Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development

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Global CN2000 PresentationNovember 3rd 2000

Barcelona

Interactive Webcasts for Community Network Development

Agenda

Introduction Technology background Role of interactive webcasting Lessons learnt to date

April global virtual conferenceAugust global virtual conferenceGlobal Learn Day IV

Discussion

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Presentation Objectives

• Build understanding of interactive webcasts• Explore potential and limitations• Stimulate informed discussion• Draw conclusions

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What is an interactivewebcast ?

•Video•Audio•Presentation slides•Audience interaction•Multiple presenters

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Introduction

Developments in Information Communications Technologies (ICT) have begun to make it

technologically possible and financially affordable for communities to consider using advanced webcast technologies to support community development

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Technology Background

“Pictures paint a thousand words”

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Making pictures accessible

scanners cameras Image editingSoftware

Web pagedesign

modems

Telecom linecapacity

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What about developing countries ?

Providing affordable, acceptable and manageable IT training and Internet Access for Health and Education in rural communities in

Nigeria where there is no elecricity or telephones.

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The Power of Video

Video Advert Link

Salad cream Razor Pot Noodle

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Making video accessible

Camcorders Software / Hardware Compression

Modem

ADSL

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Video over the internet

• “Pay per view” live events• Video on demand for recorded events• Distance learning• Commercial presentations• Collaboration

Massive commercial opportunity for broadcasters

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Role of Interactive webcasts

•Knowledge sharing•Collaboration•Activisim•Community commerce•Building global society

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Lessons learnt to date

• April 19th virtual conference

• August 30th virtual conference

• October Global Learn Day IV

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April 19th Conference

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Picturetel Technology

•Slough studio

•Video link to Boston

•Streamed from Boston

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Main Features

Live video

Comknet video

Innit video

Discussion

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August 30th Conference

Audience

AustraliaUSANigeriaUKKenyaSwitzerlandCanadaHungaryBelgium

Presenters

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Astound Conference Centre

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Conference Presenters

Australia Asia Africa Bangladesh Peru Canada USA UK Click on globe for sample

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Lessons we can Learn

Community engagement is vital Community ICT champions and innovators Community publishing tools Engagement attracts financial support Much can be achieved by volunteers Technical support should facilitate not dictate Harvest local skills and talents

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October Global Learn Day IV

•Telephone•Audio presentation•Text chat•24hour event

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Key Questions

• Limit technology for inclusion ?• Push for maximum access for all ?• How do we make tools accessible ?• What are main community applications ?• What might be role of Global CN2000 ?

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Discussion time