District Supported Standard

Skype (Currently
Not Available
Due to Security
Changes by
Microsoft)

Adobe Connect Pro

Excellent for basic collaboration (face to face chat) & bringing outside speakers into classroom.

Not recommended if recording or desktop content sharing is needed.

Desktop sharing only with premium. Simplest option for two person or two site video chat.

Excellent for classroom collaboration projects; superior for group trainings and large meetings from many sites.

Rich desktop sharing features (chat, polling, content pods, etc), easy recording and playback through web browser make

it superior for training.

Excellent for small group meetings, classroom mentoring, or daily instruction where highest quality communication and camera control are required.

Highest quality audio and video, but desktop content sharing should be done with Connect Pro.

H.323 Standards Based; specialized Pan-Zoom-Rotate cameras and/or software required.

Microphone not necessarily muted when not in use as often used with only two parties.
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Yes, through video bridge but not easily sharable

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FaceTime (Apple)
Hangout (Google)
Facebook.

Go to Meeting (Citrix)
WebEx (Cisco)
Collaborate (Blackboard).

Tandberg (Cisco)
Radivision
Lifesize

Yes for basic communication. No, for advanced features.

High quality audio and video.

VOIP audio and lower video frame rate, no recording, no content sharing.
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VOIP audio and lower video frame rate. Training and account needed for presenter.
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Desktop content sharing and high initial cost. Training required.
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Basic web cam and headset: $50 No licensing cost to District staff

Basic web cam and headset: $50 No licensing cost to District staff

CMA computer desktop software, high end web cam and headset: $200

Permanently installed with existing projector system: $8,690

Mobile cart: $12,200

Supported by District

Grant funded; limited number of schools

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