Sunday, October 11, 2009

Types of teleconferencing

Today, teleconferencing is used in many ways and we with this facility we can use to benefit our business easily. There are three basic types of teleconferencing: Video conferencing-television-like communication augmented with sound, Computer conferencing-printed communication through keyboard terminals and Audio-conferencing -verbal communication via the telephone with optional capacity for telewriting or telecopying.

In some state Extension programs (Wisconsin and Illinois), teleconferencing is a basic communication technique. Yet, the verdict is still out in many other states. This article highlights some of the major advantages and disadvantages of teleconferencing and answers some questions for those uncertain about using teleconferencing in their Extension activities.

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