Educational Media

Video Conferencing

The Media Center offers National and International Video Conferencing, Video Conferencing is a "face-to-face" communication between individuals at two or more locations worldwide, using interactive video and audio. Each classroom in the Cosby Bldg. and Giles Hall provides access To the Video Conferencing unit in the Media Center. There is also a state-of-art video conferencing unit located in the Science Center. Therefore, set-up of proper audio and video connections between the Media Center and the desired classroom is necessary and requires proper planning and testing. Notification should be made 3 weeks in advance with the Media Center to accomplish a smooth and quality Video Conferencing experience.

All fees for telephone interconnections both locally and internationally will be the responsibility of those requesting the use of the Video Conferencing facilities.

 

Early and Late Services

Media equipment and services needed prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. should be arranged in advance with the Media Center staff. Special accommodations will be made to insure that any service or equipment need will be addressed. Charges may apply if an on-call technician is needed.

 

SCOLA Satellite Services

The Educational Media Center offers SCOLA as a daily service available through one of our two satellite reception dishes located on top of the Cosby Center. SCOLA is a non-profit, educational organization which retransmits television programs digitally on 2 channels 24 hours a day, seven days a week from over 40 countries around the world. International News is transmitted on Channel 1, and Channel 2 offers International Variety programming including: documentaries, entertainment and programs for children. The Media Center pays a yearly subscription fee for use of SCOLA programs.

In addition to the two channels of programming from all over the world, SCOLA offers a practical teaching tool called Insta-Class which is a unique transcription service consisting of 5-10 minutes of a news broadcast. The subscriber records this broadcast and later, receives from SCOLA a transcription with vocabulary notes. Insta-Class is produced weekly and distributed via Internet and faxed to SCOLA affiliates. Taking the student another step closer to becoming language literate, SCOLA plans to add a third and fourth channel of international interest. Channel 3 presents classes in disciplines such as mathematics, science, history, etc. Channel 4 will teach the less commonly taught languages. An electronic study hall, with instructor, will accompany classes on channels 3 and 4. You may call the Educational Media Center with questions or for technical advice on how to receive SCOLA.