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Conferencing: How to collaborate using telephone/video/computer technology
Teleconferencing
(Meet-me Conference Call)
Conference calls may be arranged for calls with up to 30 parties. You will receive a telephone number for a conference bridge that you provide to the conferees. The conference number can be either a local 258 number or a toll-free line. Please allow 1 business day whenever possible Please use the Meet-me Conference Call Request Form available online.
Video conferencing
The University has several state-of-the art video conferencing facilities ideal for small professional meetings or for teaching. The Office of the Registrar schedules the rooms for use by the University community at rates that are competitive with commercial facilities. They feature both ISDN telephone lines and Internet 2 connections. Offices may schedule a room by filling out the Video Conference Reservation Request form at: www.princeton.edu/videoconferencing.
Desktop conferencing (Web-based)
WebEx has been licensed by the University so that you can conduct and participate in this type of web-based desktop conferencing, commonly referred to as "webinars". WebEx allows a meeting host to invite an unlimited number of attendees to partake in a conference and share any application or content on the attendee workstation computers. In order to schedule your first meeting, you must request a WebEx account.
Once you have a WebEx account, to schedule subsequent conferences, go to https://princeton.webex.com. For voice communication during the conference, you will also need to arrange for a teleconference call.
Conference calls may be arranged for calls with up to 30 parties. You will receive a telephone number for a conference bridge that you provide to the conferees. The conference number can be either a local 258 number or a toll-free line. Please allow 1 business day whenever possible Please use the Meet-me Conference Call Request Form available online.
Video conferencing
The University has several state-of-the art video conferencing facilities ideal for small professional meetings or for teaching. The Office of the Registrar schedules the rooms for use by the University community at rates that are competitive with commercial facilities. They feature both ISDN telephone lines and Internet 2 connections. Offices may schedule a room by filling out the Video Conference Reservation Request form at: www.princeton.edu/videoconferencing.
Desktop conferencing (Web-based)
WebEx has been licensed by the University so that you can conduct and participate in this type of web-based desktop conferencing, commonly referred to as "webinars". WebEx allows a meeting host to invite an unlimited number of attendees to partake in a conference and share any application or content on the attendee workstation computers. In order to schedule your first meeting, you must request a WebEx account.
Once you have a WebEx account, to schedule subsequent conferences, go to https://princeton.webex.com. For voice communication during the conference, you will also need to arrange for a teleconference call.
- For WebEx Frequently Asked Questions, see: kb.princeton.edu/9895
- For step-by-step instructions on setting up a meeting, see: kb.princeton.edu/9897
Last Updated:
November 13, 2009
Solution ID:
9977
