Insys 597c Technology Forum Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for Audio Conferencing What is VoIP

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Rosemarie DeMaio 3/26/2009 INSYS 597c Technology Forum Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for Audio Conferencing What is VoIP: VoIP is the method by which analog audio signals are converted to digital format and transmitted over the internet. It is also referred to as IP telephony, internet telephony, digital phone or broadband phone. Calls can be made using any of the following methods with a high speed internet or broadband connection: Softphone: uses a computer and a software application to make and receive call; a soundcard, microphone and speakers, a headset or USB phone are needed Analog Telephone Adapter (ATA): with this a regular analog phone can access VoIP services through an internet modem or router; a computer is not necessary WiFi phones: allows VoIP to go wireless using wireless technology Find more information on the following web sites: howstuffworks: How VoIP Works http://communication.howstuffworks.com/ip-telephony.htm Choose Your VoIP: VoIP Glossary http://www.chooseyourvoip.com/articles/voip-glossary/ Instructional Uses of VoIP and Audio Conferencing: Audio conferencing using VoIP has the capability of reaching out to large groups in various locations for meetings or educational purposes. It can be used as a cost effective instructional strategy for presenting material suitable for auditory learning, that is, material that doesn’t require a visual demonstration by either the facilitator or the participant. Today audio conferencing is increasingly becoming a component of web conferencing services. Advantages and Disadvantages of Audio Conferencing: Advantages: Cost Accessibility Accommodates large groups Disadvantages: Limits content that can be presented Impersonal Limited interactivity No visual stimulation Links to selected VoIP Services for Audio Conferencing: Note that many of these services provide more than just audio conferencing. Skype http://www.skype.com/ Gizmo5 http://gizmo5.com/pc/ ooVoo http://www.oovoo.com/ REBTEL http://www.rebtel.com/en/ Voxox http://www.voxox.com/home.php GTalk http://www.google.com/talk/ JahJah http://www.jajah.com/ Ozity http://www.ozity.com GoToMeeting https://www2.gotomeeting.com FreeConference http://www.freeconference.com Download 15.83 Kb. Share with your friends: