3-Desktop+vs.+Carts

=Desktop Videoconference vs. Cart Based Videoconferencing=

Read more here: [|The Continuum of Videoconferencing]

//Note: We have included in this presentation several tools that do H323 standards base videoconferencing because of the huge amount of content available to K12 schools via H323 videoconferencing. If you plan to use VC in the curriculum, you need H323 as one of your VC options.//


 * || **Desktop Pros** || **Desktop Cons** || **Cart Pros** || **Cart Cons** ||
 * || Always available || Based in one location || Ease of visibility for larger groups || Depending on cart design, may be difficult to move ||
 * || Ease of use || Echo cancellation problems || Microphones designed for room videoconferencing ||  ||
 * ||  || Inability to connect peripherals such as a document camera || Potential for many peripherals: computer, document camera, extra inputs, DVD/VCR ||   ||
 * ||  || May be easier (Skype) or harder (h323) to share the computer with the other site || Microphones tend to be on a longer cord which makes it easier for classroom use ||   ||
 * ||  || May have problems with too short of a microphone cable || Can use the remote from anywhere in the classroom to control the VC system ||   ||
 * ||  || May only be able to control the videoconference from the teacher's laptop ||   ||   ||
 * ||  || Potential to overwhelm school bandwidth (with one cart you can only do one VC) ||   ||   ||