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First Steps
We need to determine how we can best assist you.
If you are Cal Poly staff or faculty , and
- Are interested in video conferencing with an individual or group at another site, see Section A
- Are planning a quarter-long Distance Learning class, see Distance Learning page
- Are interested in using video conferencing to allow a guest speaker(s) for your class, see Section B
- You have been asked to be a participant in a video conference with another site, see Section C
- You would like assistance with Desktop video conferencing, click here .
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Section A - Individual Video Conference Events
Step 1 : You determine with the Far End participant possible time(s) for the conference, then contact MDS to determine if a Cal Poly video conference room is available at the time(s) you desire.
Step 2 : You make sure the Far End participant is following a similar process with their video conferencing group or coordination at their site. MDS does not perform far-end site searches if you are trying to locate a video conference room in another city. Call us for more information and search tips.
Step 3 : Once MDS has established room availability, there is specific information which we require to be able to process your request efficiently. Fill out this form. FAX the completed form to 756-2213 as soon as possible .
At a minimum, you will need to get and provide to us the Far End technical contact info, so that MDS can use the information on the form to contact the technical folks at the far end and make the technical arrangements. We will communicate with you to confirm your reservations.
Please visit our rates page for video conferencing rates
For assistance call MDS @ (805)756-7198
and ask for assistance with Video Conferences
Section B - Guest Lecturers via Distance Learning for your class
Step 1 : If you are a Faculty member who wishes to use video conferencing technology to occasionally connect up a guest lecturer with your class, contact MDS for current technical options to address your needs. Requests will be filled by MDS pending room, equipment and support availability. All requests require a minimum lead time of two weeks and in some cases may require cost recovery charges to your department. For more information on distance learning, please visit our distance learning classroom page.
For assistance call MDS @ (805)756-7198
and ask for assistance with Video Conferences
Section C - Participating in a Video Conference
Step 1 : If you have been asked by folks on another campus to participate in a video conference, contact MDS as soon as possible so that we can confirm the reservation, and to allow you time to tour our facilities.
For assistance call MDS @ (805)756-7198
and ask for assistance with Video Conferences |
