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Annotation – enables the presenter to use a marker tool to
illustrate key points during a web conference.
Application Sharing –
Application sharing is a feature that allows two or more people to view and/or
work together on the same application from one remote system. Users can input
information and control the application using the keyboard and mouse. The user
who initiated the application can lock out other users from altering the
document so that the feature becomes more of a live demonstration tool.
Application viewing – enables the presenter to show
documents, spreadsheets and applications with the audience
Audio Bridge/Bridge – Equipment that mixes multiple audio inputs and feeds back composite audio to
each station after removing the individual station's input. This equipment may
also be called a mix-minus audio system.
Browser – Also called a Web Browser. A
program used to access the text, graphic, audio, video and animation elements
of the Internet and Intranets. Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet
Explorer are the most commonly used browsers.
Browser-based application –
Application that does not require software to install
Call Lock. This feature
allows the host to lock the conference so that no other participants join.
Chat (host or participant initiated) – chat
with individuals, send broadcast messages, or designate an individual
participant or a group to conduct Q&A sessions
Collaboration – The simultaneous viewing and
modification of a shared document or computer application. Also referred to as
document conferencing.
Collaborative Learning –
Learning through the exchange and sharing of information and opinions among a
peer group. Computers excel in mediating collaborative learning for
geographically dispersed groups.
Conference Continuation. Conference
Continuation allows a conference to continue after the host has disconnected.
This is the ConferenceAnytime default setting.
Conference Quickstart. Conference
Quickstart allows a host to turn off Music on Hold so participants may start the
conference prior to the host joining.
Conference Record. Through a
DTMF command, a host may record a ConferenceAnytime meeting for later playback
(via a toll or toll free number). The recording will remain archived for two
weeks or until another ConferenceAnytime meeting is recorded on that particular
subscription
CPE – Customer Premise Equipment.
Terminal equipment located on the customer premises which connects to the
telephone network.
Distance Learning –
Incorporation of audio and web technologies so that students can
"attend" classes and training sessions presented at a remote
location.
Document Sharing – A
web conferencing feature that enables multiple participants to view and edit
the same computer document.
DTMF or Dual Tine Multi-Frequency signals – Also called touch-tone dialing. The tones that are
heard when you press the buttons on a touch-tone telephone.
E-conferencing – E-conferencing refers to
innovative technologies that allow people to communicate or
"conference" over the Internet. Audio conferencing, web conferencing,
and collaborative conferencing, are all components of e-conferencing.
E-Learning – Broad definition of the field of
using technology to deliver learning and training programs. Typically used to
describe media such as CD-ROM, Internet, Intranet, wireless and mobile
learning.
Email Meeting Summary – choose to receive a summary of the
meeting (e.g., duration, participants) via email after the conference has
concluded
Entry and Exit Options. A
distinctive tone will sound as a participant either enter or exits the
conference. The host may also elect to have participants enter the conference
by name announcement or silence.
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