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 All schools in the Northern Grid region have Broadband connections. Many schools, CLCs and LAs are intending to move into using videoconferencing over broadband as a curriculum and administrative tool.
Video conferencing using broadband IP connections incurs no call charges when connecting to another IP endpoint.
Northern Grid have appointed Easynet plc in partnership with Videonations Ltd to supply a managed videoconferencing service on our network. The service includes:
- Registration of school endpoints on to the Northern Grid videoconferencing gatekeeper.
- Facility for multiple videoconferencing endpoints to conference simultaneously.
- Registration with the JANET video conferencing service to allow easy pre booking, set-up and administration of secure conferences.
- Advice and advantageous pricing to schools for endpoint equipment ranging from simple PC based webcam type systems through to sophisticated systems designed for large groups of users.
- Telephone & Video Helpdesk facilities for schools wishing to set up equipment and take part in conferences.
Schools in Northern Grid are advised to sign up for this service rather than setting up video conference connections using direct IP. Conferences booked though Northern Grid gatekeeper using the JANET video conferencing service are connected centrally and provide additional security for users as uninvited endpoints cannot join the conference.
Once registered on the system, schools will be able to undertake a variety of videoconferencing activities using point to point and multipoint connections within and beyond the Northern Grid network.
Resources - Guidance & Case Studies
Getting started with video conferencing? Want to know the benefits associated with using VC in the classroom? Perhaps you want to know how best to exploit your current VC setup. Have a look at our Video Conferencing Resources
Register Your Venue with JVCS
Fill out the form on the following website to register your venue with the Janet Video Conferencing Service (JVCS).
Register Your Venue
Contacts for Video Conferencing
For Technical or Registration issue
Contact Mark Vinnicombe on 0191 4611844 or email
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For Curriculum activities
Contact Mick Young on 0191 4611844 or email
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Contact Richard Saville at Videonations .. Main Tel: +44 (0) 845 084 3000 and/or
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www.videonations.com
If you wish to express an interest in Northern Grid VC services for your school then please download an expression of interest document from this link and forward the completed document by email to Richard at the above email address.
For initial advice or further information please email Mick at the above address or call Northern Grid on 0191 4611844
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