Spring+Edition+FAQs

Listed below are some of the common questions that are asked.

The Visit a College Videoconference - Spring Edition is two day event featuring Texas Colleges & Universities and some out of state institutions. Each session is dedicated to a College or University to showcase their institution and incite interest in college for the K-8 audience..
 * How long is this program?**

Sessions will be limited to 8 campuses. Each class should participate in only one session. Campuses may participate in multiple sessions if different student groups are included in each time slot.
 * Can we participate in more than one session?**

Yes! We ask that each presenter group to limit their presentation to nore more than fifteen minutes to allow the remaining time for Q & A from students.
 * Is this interactive?**

No more than 8 campuses for each session.
 * How many schools are involved?**

No, there is no cost to participate.
 * Is there a cost to participate?**

What do I need to participate? You must have an H.323 compliant videoconferencing system to participate. Sites will be connecting through a Polycom, LifeSize or Tandberg video conferencing cart.

Make sure you participate in the test call!! For El Paso ISD sites please call Ashton Graham all other sites Call Linda McDonald at 832-289-6381 or Skype: lindamac.dpi.
 * What if I have technical issues?**

1) Test calls - prior to the conference all sites will be required to do a test call. 2) Have your system turned on early - Every year we get calls asking why they are not connected to learn that their system is not turned on or connected to the network. 3) MUTE YOUR MICROPHONE - Please keep your microphones on mute during the program until you are called on. The sites want to hear the university not your students. If you have to reconnect to the bridge please have your microphone on mute before you get connected.
 * What can I do to help make this a success?**

Sorry, Sykpe, ooVoo, camafrog and other instant messenger type products are not H.323 compliant at this time and are unable to connect with the technology tools being used for this event
 * I have Skype, can I participate?**