Roles and responsibalities

  • The originating site for a videoconference is called the host site.
  • The receiving sites are the other locations you are connecting with during the videoconference.
  • All sites are responsible for making sure the rooms are ready for an event.
  • The event facilitator is any person wishing to conduct a class, seminar, meeting or other activity. This person is also responsible for contacting attending participants at all locations with meeting details.
  • The site coordinator at each location coordinates the room schedule and all local details. The site coordinator provides the link between the local video facility and all other sites on the network.
  • The technical coordinator works in cooperation with the site coordinator to provide technical support in the classroom. A room technician may be provided at some locations if requested or needed. This person is responsible for making sure the equipment is up and running during the event.