This technology allows users to connect live using digital technology to transmit video and audio for interactive courses and meetings. A wide variety of types of conference systems are available today for personal use and professional use. IVS utilizes professional equipment and high speed connections to improve overall quality of interactions.
A term used to refer to a process for the capture and distribution of digital video and audio files. Podcasting is unique from other types of media distribution because the service provides a subscription feed to the user to acquire updated files which are created on a regular basis. Users subscribe one time and use an aggregator like iTunes to manage new files. IVS provides full service podcasting, assisting in the planning, production, editing, publishing and support for faculty and students.
Teaching in a live, real time environment where the instructor and the students interact simultaneously. Examples include face-to-face instruction in a classroom or the use of interactive videoconference technology to connect to distant sites.
Utilizing technology tools to distribute content for teaching, which can be accessed without the restrictions of time and space, offering more flexibility for the learner to access the content. An example of this technology includes web 2.0 tools like podcasting and wikis.