Media Services: Videoconferencing / Teleconferencing
The Distance Learning/Video Conferencing Facilities provide two-way audio and video connections to either single or multiple remote sites utilizing digital compressed video technologies [both IP and ISDN are supported]. These facilities permit courses and meetings to be delivered or received from other locations locally or globally.
To request a room for a class or video conference you may use the online Video Network Scheduler. You will need a user account in order to log in to the Scheduler. If you do not have a user account you will need to create one by clicking on the "New User" link and supplying the required information. Please have the following information ready for the event:
- Name of the event or class
- Date of the event
- Type of event [U of I Business, class, UIS Event, offline event, etc.]
- Connection time [for online events]
- Event start time
- Event end time
- Remote site
- Estimated attendance
- Connection type [ISDN, IP, etc.]
- IP address [for IP connections]
- ISDN number [for ISDN connections]
- Bandwidth requirements
- Whether UIS needs to call-out to the remote site or receive a call from the remote site
- Whether the connection is point-to-point or multipoint
- Multipoint control location [for multipoint connections]
- Special equipment needed for the event
- Name[s] and phone number[s] for the remote support personnel
As soon as your reservation has been approved you will be notified by e-mail or by phone. Once your reservation has been approved, it will become visible in the daily calendar for the date you have requested.
For additional instructions, go to the VNS Help page.
You may also reserve a room by calling Gary Bach at 206-6556 or e-mailing gbach1@uis.edu. Please make reservations as far in advance as possible.