1. Main characteristics of ISDN TV Conferencing

2. Examples of Topics

3. Pre-conference Preparations

4. Post-conference Follow Up

5. Basic Form of Outline

6. Questionnaire

7.Technical Part

In addition to TV conferencing utilizing ISDN services, recently there have been　a multitude of "real-time" communication tools appearing on the market.

　One example is the desk-type TV conferencing "CUSee-Me" which utilizes the　Internet. Each has its own unique　characteristics, however currently at Teleclass　offices, we are using a "genuine" TV conferencing system called the KV6200.

　Some of its distinct advantages in comparison to other tools are well known:　better sound and a more stable picture.

To assist you in planning a quality TV conference, be sure to incorporate some of the points mentioned here after.

A lot has been heard recently about the PC Joint Entry White Board, however, while commendable, there are key points that are not addressed such as:

sound, color and the importance of the dynamic interactions between the participants. These critical elements in communication are emphasized in TV conferencing. Also, it is important for teachers to add their suggestions such as "Let's try this".

Before commencing a TV conference, be sure to have communications between participating students and teachers well established beforehand. This and other necessary transactions, such as file exchanges, can be done through email, fax, etc.

* Cooking, Origami, Calligraphy
Send necessary materials to overseas school in advance.

* Music Instruction: Instrumentals, Chorus, Jazz Chants

* TV Commercial Production and Presentation
Which product will people really want to buy?

* Situational Selling
Dollar, Yen, Peseta, Franc, Yuan, Won, etc.

* Picture Association
Draw and explain reaction to a word in a three minute time frame

* Free Chat
Impromptu talking and discuss topics exchanged through email

* Short Drama / Musical
Create story through email exchange or use a portion of a well known story

* Poetry Recital

* Listen to Invited Guest Speaker /Learn New Skills or Techniques/ Interview (perhaps be interviewed by the other school)

* Dance Instruction
Create and design costumes, etc.

* Standard Exercises
Presentations using graphs, videos, etc. followed by comments or questions

* Debates / Speech Contests

* Obtain participating school's aims

* Become familiar with other school

* Make rough outline draft ( English and Japanese)

* Determine time and place / studio reservation

* Recruitment posters / Information guides

* Choose participating school / conduct meetings / make budget sheet

* Request necessary support

* Make and print texts to be used

* Teachers: Make time schedules and create setting

* Students: Information exchange and practice (through email, fax, etc.)

1. 1. Self Introduction
2. 2. Presentation Outline Exchange
3. 3. List questions to be asked based on other side's contents Based on age of participants, exchange question lists
4. 4. Prepare answer to questions from other side
5. 5. Prepare/send necessary ma terials for joint assignments
6. 6. Instructions/requests to other side regarding joint assignments
7. 7. Openly exchange information /opinions

* Event Information Guides to VIPs

* Press announcement

* Requisition to NTT for INS64 line construction

* Submit INS64 number to KDD International and apply for ISDN connection (formal application form)

* TV Conferencing Systems test

* Assign roles for emcees and camera operations

* Picture / Sound ( discuss setting)

* VIDEO/Picture assignments (i.e., for Teleclass / for students)

* Pre-conference questionnaire (for students)

* Post-conference questionnaire (for students, teachers' comments, audience)

* Rehearsal

* Feedback meeting

* Tabulate questionnaires / Add Input

* Develop pictures / Duplicate Videos

* Review email exchanges (check for individual names)

• From overseas to teachers
• From overseas to students

* Gather related articles from newspapers and other sources

* Make report form

* Printing

* Make budg et sheet

* Send report forms (operations, budget, etc. )to appropriate bodies

* Send report forms to each participating school

* Update Teleclass Newsletter

* Update Teleclass Home page

Place A in Japan:Name ***********, Address*****************
 tel***************,fax***************
Place B : Name********************, Address*********************
 tel**************, fax**************

Please select the appropriate answer and fill in the circle completely .
In places where parentheses are provided, please specify.

1. Elementary , Junior High, High School, College/ University
Male /Female

2. Year: 1st / 2nd /3rd / 4th / 5th /6th / Standard course / Trade course / Other ( )

3. Have you ever lived or studied abroad?

* No less than 1 year , *1 - 3 years, * 3 - 6 years, * more than 6 years

If "yes" to above, what language was primarily used in course instruction?

4. Including today, how many times have you participated in TV conferencing?

5. What is your overall evaluation? Interesting/ Average / Uninteresting

6. What resources did you use in order to prepare for today? (Mark all applicable answers)

7. Which topics would you like to discuss via Teleclass Conferencing? (Mark all applicable answers)

8. After the conference, how do you feel about each of the following?Feel strongly <--A / B/ C / D / E---> Does not apply

*Need to improve English

*Would like to learn the other's language

*Would earch activity

*Would like to participate in art projects / games with other schoollike to conduct joint res

*Would like to continue friendship with other school

*Would like to develop more awareness of other school's culture and national events

*Would like to develop more awareness of world events and cultures

*Would like to develop more awareness of other school's daily lifestyle

*Would like to develop more awarness of books, newspapers, magazines, etc.

*Would like to develop more awareness of the Internet and other electronic information

9.What other countries would you like to have exchanges with?

10. In what areas of language study would you like to strengthen?

11. How many hours of English study do you have each week? (more than 8 hrs. mark "8")

12. How important do you feel interacting with foreign high school students via Teleclass is to you personally?

a. For improving language ability Very important / Not so important / Unimportant

b. For increasing international understanding Very important / Not so important / Unimportant

13. Would you like to participate in Teleclass again?

14. Conference environment (change seat, desk, etc.)

15. What part of the conference left you with the strongest impression?

16. How do you feel about your presentation today?

17. What topic would you like to discuss if provided with another opportunity?

Please answer frankly and honestly.

Some of you have already known this, but let me tell you what we found.
Also welcome you add or make corrections on them.

1. In case of whiteboard work together

Both sides simply open each whiteboard and start drawing or typing.

2. In case of sharing your files or pictures saved in your pc

1 both A and B NetMeeting on A is controler B is sub-controler

2 A: open the file which A wants to share with B
e.g. My Document- Haiku

3 A: close My Document, only Haiku on desktop

4 A: tools: sharing- Desktop
click- allow control
click- automatically accept request
click-close

5 A, B Haiku on both screen

6 A: basically control

7 when B wants to control:
B: click - request (left top corner)
every time click-request

8 work together on Haiku screen

9 when ends, call sharing click- unshare all

10 save Haiku

11 disconnect NetMeeting

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