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Go Green with Video, Audio, and Web Conferencing

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" Virtual meetings are live or "synchronous" interactive meetings in which each participant sits at their own computer or phone and is connected to other participants via the Internet and mobile devices. Some interesting ones are: Skype — the overwhelming favorite free audio and video calling service internationally.

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Tips for Remote Presenting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

If you are presenting remotely you need two things: a robust Internet connection and a moderator in the room who can serve as a bridge between you and the folks in the room. It is also helpful to have a back channel for communications with the moderator. In the past, I have presented remotely using skype audio and video.

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How TechSoup Does Telework (Part 3)

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For meetings or chatting, we use Skype a lot, which is good for group text chat or group voice and video if everyone is in a different place and has a good Internet connection. When you have most of a group in one location with a few individuals teleworking, and the Internet connection is poor, Google Hangouts is great.

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Connect with TechSoup at NCVS!

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ReadyTalk — This standard for webinar production offers integrated slides, screensharing, live moderated chat, and high-quality recorded audio. Skype — Offering an easy way to talk to anyone with an Internet connection for free, Skype. Connect with us at NCVS or online.

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Some Thoughts About Remote Presentations: Mekong ICT Camp

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We used Google Hangout because they found it was more robust for video, audio, and screen sharing in that remote location. This method was used because the facilitator needed to speak into the mic so I could hear the questions.

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Internet Strategy on the Cheap: Tools and Resources

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Tomorrow, October 18th, Eric Leland of Leland Design , and I will be presenting about, "Internet Strategy on the Cheap" at the San Francisco Bay Area Nonprofit Boot Camp. Built-in mike MicroTrack 2 by M-Audio. Use when recording with Skype. $42 42 on Amazon Skype Podcast Recording Software Skype [link] (Skype to Skype is free.

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July Is Web Conferencing Month

Tech Soup

cents/minute for Adobe Connect and audio conferencing services combined, just for nonprofits. Read on to learn what web conferencing is, why you should also use audio conferencing, how Adobe Connect stacks up, and tips and tricks for wildly successful web conferences. Why Should You Also Use Audio Conferencing Services?