Audio conferencing

AUDIO CONFERENCING
Done by:
Maryam Al-Belushi
Asmahan Al-Belushi
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Definition

Audio conferencing refers to voice-only

communication between three or more users who
are geographically dispersed.
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objectives of using audio

conferencing

1. To enhance business process and relationship

2. To foster better communication and collaboration

3. To reduce expenses

4.To improve productivity

5.Give opportunity to disability people (deaf)

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Features and advantages

1.The audio medium is accessible for both teachers and learners

 
2. simple and cost effective relative to more sophisticated
technology, such as videoconferencing and interactive computer
programmers.
 
3.Audio conferencing is also a learner-centered experience that can
be effectively integrated with other media - for example, print and
video.
 
4.Audio conferencing adds a level of interaction and discourse to the
distance learning environment.
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Limitations
 
1. Can’t offer the moving images of television and video.
 
2.Audio programmers are designed for listening from
start to finish, so the student cannot access individual
parts of the content out of sequence.
 
3.Also, the student cannot make notes or highlight
sections for review later.
 
4. Audio conferencing is a synchronous technology that
requires same-time participation.
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Researchers’ opinions

Research suggests that audio conferencing is best

suited to interactive work, where tasks are based
around the verbal exchanges of participants. To
optimize the educational effectiveness of audio
conferencing, teaching approaches that enhance
its interactive potential must be developed.
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Its positional of delivering and

supporting learning

The use of an audio medium adds variety to course

presentation, and accordingly helps support a broader
range of learning styles and preferences.

One is to use the conference call services of a commercial

telecommunications provider, such as ECI Conference Call
Services or Telstra Confer Link (see reference section).
Another option is to purchase an audio conference
bridging system to facilitate multi-point telephone
connections.
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Its positional of delivering and

supporting learning

Audiotapes and broadcasts also bring a human element

to course presentation for the distance education learner;
for some teachers and students, it is easier to convey
emotion and personality via the spoken word rather than
the written word. The use of audio technologies is crucial
for distance learning.
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Its positional of delivering and

supporting learning

Students who learn at a distance can engage in real-time

discourse with teachers and fellow students. Audio
conferencing builds learning communities, even where
the community is physically dispersed and made up of
students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Skype: A free software application that lets you make free

audio calls and conduct audio conferences over the
internet.
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Case studies or example

An example of the latter system is in place at the

Australian Taxation Studies Program (ATAX) at The
University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. This
program has used audio conferencing since its inception in
1991 as the primary means of communication between
teachers and students, dispersed over 20 learning centers
across Australia.
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Resources

ADTEC Communications: conference calling services. www.adtec.com.au

 
ATAX (Australian Taxation Studies Program) Online www.atax.unsw.edu.au 
ECI Conference Call Services www.calleci.com 

Barron, A. (1999) "Audio/Voice Technologies." Chapter 7, A Teacher's Guide to Distance

Learning. Florida Centre for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University
of South Florida.
 
Macmullen, P. (2001) Audio Conferencing: Tips and Techniques. Blueprint Educational
Services. www.b-print.com.au
 
http://www.ivci.com/pdf/ivci_audio_conferencing_021804.pdf