 1. Audio-conferencing is an important item in the distance learning program. The line can be connected with a microphone from different parts of world. Audio-conference can be beneficial for many students who study out of campus.
2. It is recommended to use speakerphones and headphones for the long lasting meetings. This will make you not so tensed and tired. 3. Speakerphones and headsets should have a MUTE button or other means of turning off the microphone while you are in a listening mode. This will diminish conversations in your room, prevent from noise that comes from the outside, for example of street or an adjacent room. 4. It is recommended to use a headset or a speakerphone built into your telephone. Up to date telephones usually have good speakerphones, but remember: they specially designed for working within your working place or desk, not in the middle of a conference room table or with a vast group of people. The microphone can accept the voice that is straight in front of it. 5. What to do if the auditorium is large? For that purpose there are specially designed speakerphones. It is indispensable for a speakerphone to have the MUTE button or other way of turning off the microphones. 6. If you have a videoconference codec, that has an audio-call feature and connected phone line, it can be used instead of speakerphone when its not necessary for the videoconference. If your codec is permanently assigned to a classroom or conference room, this is an excellent way to reduce equipment noise. The codec's control panel and microphones will function in a full-duplex mode like the units above. With the help of web conference you are able to share your computer window and exchange data through the web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Mozila. Several sites give an opportunity to look through Power Point slides. You may want to consider including a computer with an Internet connection in your room. If it is a large room, you will have to buy a multi projector.
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