Self study 2 content

7. VIDEOCONFERENCE


Task 1: Answer the questions

1Which method of communicating do you prefer: face-to-face, by video or by telephone?

1According to my experience, there is also some correlation with age. If we are talking about customer support channels, older people usually prefer face-to-face or phone support. Young people like chatting more than sending e-mails or calling by phone. It's instant unlike e-mail and allows them to do many things at once, unlike phone or face-to-face talk


2 Look at the photo. Have you ever used a video conferencing set up? If so, describe the situation


2 Video conferencing is live, visual connection between two or more remote parties over the internet that simulates a face-to-face meeting. Video conferencing is important because it joins people who would not normally be able to form a face-to-face connection.
At its simplest, video conferencing provides transmission of static images and text between two locations. At its most sophisticated, it provides transmission of full-motion video images and high-quality audio between multiple locations.
In the business world, desktop video conferencing is a core component of unified communications platforms that also include calling and messaging capabilities. Standalone on-premises and cloud-based video conferencing platforms are also available from numerous vendors who support desktop- and room-based video, as well as the ability to embed video conferencing into business applications, such as Telehealth, customer service and distance learning.
The widespread availability of cloud-based services enables organizations to implement video conferencing with minimal upfront investment and to take advantage of rapidly emerging AI-powered features to improve audio and video performance.
.3 What do you think are the advantages of video conferencing over face-to-face?
3 Major advancements in technology have drastically changed how and where we conduct business with more people working remotely, the rise of instant, on-demand communications and the globalization of businesses. For modern and innovative businesses to grow and globalize, building and maintaining quality relationships with partners, suppliers, internal teams, investors and customers is essential. Video conferencing boosts productivity, saves time, reduces travel expenses, and overall promotes collaboration. The advantage of video conferencing is the ability to facilitate all of those benefits without requiring constant travel for face-to-face communication.