Training Day

This video is about 1 3/4 minutes long. You will need a good broadband connection to view it. It shows Denise from Asnet Technologies training some of our Village Staff on the use of Polycom Videoconferencing equipment. She is expertly supported by Kelly, one of our interpreters.

A "Far site". (We were actually only 50 metres away.)

There was plenty of concentration! This view shows the smaller V500 camera (top right) at a far site. It is the type which will be used in parents' homes.

Training Day

Yesterday 20 Village Staff were involved in an introductory training session. Denise, from Asnet Technologies, spent a long day with our staff who will be using the equipment with students. They will also be involved with the training of students.

There was a lot of information to soak up but, by the end of each of the three 90 minute sessions, staff had experienced controlling lighting, setting up the camera/TV combination, use of the remote control, dialing up a far site, communicating with people at a distance and general background information. There were plenty of excellent questions showing careful thought by the staff, some of whom are already experienced with similar systems.

Training day was an important step in the process. Next step: Installing equipment in parents homes!