Since in a given summer session I coordinate upwards of 5 programs (including Computer Camp), I’ve decided to try some new methods of communication with my staff teams when I’m at another site.

This year we’ve got a set of webcams ready to try video conferencing. The only video conference I’ve taken part in was in grade 6, where myself and another student went to Nortel and linked with a group of kids from the UK to discuss Butterfly Conservation. Since then I’ve had webcams, and I’ve even set up similar video conferencing links for other people, but never used the technology myself.

Jay Adelson, CEO of Revision3 (a booming web-based television network) is a quasi-hero of mine, and from what I’ve read about him he uses video conferencing with most of his key staff members across the country. Not that I’d mimic his every move in my own hopes of glory, but I have to admit I got the idea from him.

One may ask, ‘why not use the phone?’. I believe there is something unique about being able to see someone face to face when you’re having an important discussion. It also increases the importance of the event - “can’t talk now, I’ve got a video conference with Riyaad at 0900!”.

I’ll update when we make a test.

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