What Is Virtual Conferencing?

Virtual conferencing makes it easy to communicate with anyone on the globe.

As technology continues to change and develop, the world of virtual conferencing continues to expand in both use and reliability. On many levels, virtual conferencing works to make communication possible among individuals who are located in far-flung places.

Function

Virtual conferencing exists to give individuals and businesses the ability to meet with and learn from coworkers and experts in a more convenient manner. It is a cost-effective means of communication that is freely available to anyone with an Internet connection.

Advantages

By using virtual conferencing you can communicate with anyone on the planet without leaving the comfort of your own home. It eliminates the hassle and expense of travel arrangements, thus saving time and money.

Video

The most obvious form of virtual conferencing is a video conference. Video conferencing allows individuals or groups to conduct a live meeting spanning the globe or a prerecorded lesson with just the use of a web camera and Internet connection.

Chat

Chat (also known as instant messaging) is another form of virtual conferencing. Chat services allow their members to communicate with each other through the written word in real time.

Future

While there are still some glitches to work out in virtual conferencing, such as slower or incompatible computer processing systems, experts expect the future of virtual conferencing to include universally used technology that is compatible with all streaming/live video, as well as structuring and planning that makes virtual conferencing as effective as a live encounter.

References

• The Technology Source Archives at the University of North Carolina: The Evolving Virtual Conference
• High-Tech Learning: Learning Spaces - Virtual Conferencing
• Judith Hurwitz's Cloud-Centric Weblog: What's the future of virtual conferencing?

Resources

• Use Online Meetings to Help Your Business