Videoconferencing options

Videoconferencing is used to communicate with other participants via audio and video.

To participate in a videoconference, the participant needs the appropriate software (Skype, Whatsapp, web interface services, etc.) and a computer equipped with a microphone and speakers (or, for example, a headset) and possibly a video camera.

For video conferences where more than one participant is in the computer room, a set can Logitech Group, be borrowed in the Director's Secretariat, which connects to a computer via a USB connector and which includes a microphone unit with a range of up to 3.5 m, a speaker and a HD camcorder. This kit is suitable for use, for example, in Director's Meeting Room No. 419. It will be available from the Director's Secretariat. The staff IT Department can help you deploy if necessary.

If the user needs to organize a videoconference himself, the services of the organization CESNET can be used . Here you can orderwebconference. Booking of CESNET video conference rooms, which are free of charge for us, requires the initiator to log in with EduID

Another option is to use **Skype** - up to 10 participants. A client for both PC and mobile platforms is available.

Procedure: Founder of the group: 1) Click the “Meeting” button in Skype 2) Share Invitation - Copy Link 3) send link to participants

Group participant: 1) click on the link that came by mail (works only if Skype is installed on your computer) 2) Click the “Start Call” button and click “Start Call” again