ILO Home
Login to BbLearn
BbLearn Course Request
Login to OWL
OWL Course Request
Workshops
BbLearn Basics
OWL Basics
Educational Technologies
Video Conferencing
Emergency Preparedness
Contact Info

Video Conferencing (Killam B271)

Information Technology Services is pleased to provide video conferencing for small groups in Killam B271. This facility opened in August of 2009.

About the Facility

Potential Uses

• Participate in a PhD review with adjudicator elsewhere
• Participate in a PhD defense with adjudicator elsewhere
• Meet with a research colleague at another location
• Participate in a video workshop
• Interview potential candidates for study or employment
• Meet with colleagues in remote locations

Product

Lifesize Room Unit

Technical Requirements

Our system works well with Polycom and Tandberg systems. There must be a compatible facility at the other end of the video conference.

Campus Location

Killam B271 (access is through Killam B269)

Room Capacity

3-4 people comfortable, 6-8 people is tight, 12 people maximum.

Room Layout

Conference table facing 2 side-by-side 46" flat screen monitors. The left monitor is for a computer presentation and the right monitor is for the video session. The camera is located over the right monitor.

How to Dress

To ensure that you can be seen clearly by those at the other end of the conference, we recommend that you wear darker colours. As well, busy clothing patterns or stripes can cause image shimmer and a general degradation of the overall broadcast picture. For example, a plain tie is better than one with a pattern.

Reservations

For those using Meeting Maker, create a meeting and add Killam B271 Video Conference as the location. We recommend you make a separate booking titled Setup for the 1/2 hour before your session. For those without Meeting Maker, contact ILO at ilo@dal.ca or by phone at (902) 494-3456.

Pre-Event Testing

We recommend a 1/2 hour test session 3 days prior to the event to ensure system compatibility. Contact the ILO at ilo@dal.ca or phone at (902) 494-3456 to set up an appointment.

Fees

There is no charge for a university session.. For outside groups, the hourly fee is $150 charged in 1/2 hour increments for setup, testing and the session.

Technical Details

Supported Standard: H.323 high definition (720p) and standard definition.

Connection Type: IP

Address: 129.173.3.234 or kil-b271-lifesize-1.its.dal.ca

Bridge: Built-in bridge can handle up to 4 remote sites

Phone: Built-in bridge can accept a single call during a video session. Room phone (902) 494-2637 can be disabled if required.