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There just isn’t enough time in a day to get everything done. Sometimes this means missing the daily video call with your kids during a business trip, or a frantic conference with an important client. Daily tasks build up, and some just don’t get addressed due to sheer inconvenience.

It can be a hassle to find a computer with internet access, especially on a tight schedule. There could be an impromptu video call with management, leaving you tethered to your office computer. Running across the street for a cup of coffee has never been more dangerous…

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Luckily, FreeConference.com has made video conferencing even more convenient! No more fearing stepping out of the office for a quick bite; no more dependence on the office computer.

Customers can now use the new video-calling feature on the Free Conference Android App! Users are no longer forced to constantly attend their computers, and can easily take their video-conferences on the go with them.

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Video conferencing has become increasingly popular as of late. And why not? Conference calling has been around for years; adding a video component just makes sense: Nuance and intent are more palpable when you can actually see who you’re talking to!

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As the world of communication technology changes day-to-day, so does the world of medicine—with Internet video calling becoming increasingly popular, there are many opportunities for medical practitioners to offer advice and support through online communications. Be its distance, medical conditions (aging, short and long-term disabilities), doctors and other service providers may need to immediately contact.

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Picture yourself working on a major research project for a university—half of your team is in Montreal, the other is in a remote area in the American Southwest. There has just been a major breakthrough, but time is running out. Your projected deadline is approaching fast, your team is overworked, and taking a whole day’s worth of travel just isn’t feasible or cost-effective.

Thank goodness for the Internet, right? With free group video call services, you can talk to groups and individuals from anywhere around the world. For scientists working on crowd-sourced projects, especially, this is a vital service for cutting down on travel time and maintaining open communication between everyone involved with a project.

Let’s take a look at how to set up a video conference call using the Internet’s best free video call services, FreeConference.com. In just a few simple steps, you can set up conference calls, video chat, and a number of other useful features.

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When it comes to mentoring, coaches and athletes should always be in close contact. For those moments when coaches and players are separated, FreeConference.com offers a handful of useful free video calling services for support, strategy, and seamlessly fluid communication.

Athletes rely on coaches to offer valuable advice about technique, conduct play strategies, and offer emotional and spiritual support (both on and off the field). Behind any great team is a great coach, and staying on the same page ties the whole team together.

Being able to see each other adds a more “human” dimension to communicating rather than the cold, impersonal feeling of speaking over the phone or via email. The subtleties of conversation get lost when you can’t put a face to the person you’re speaking to—for coaches and mentors, especially, these subtleties are crucial to getting messages across and for getting the most out of a player.

 

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No matter the discipline, scientific research is an inherently collaborative process. From drafting a hypothesis, to collecting data, to revising the final version of a publication, scientific research demands the work of a great number of people working towards a final, common goal—how can one prove a hypothesis through quantifiable, logical means? What steps does a team need to take to ensure that a project is seen through to the end?

“Crowdsourcing,” one of the Internet’s most omniscient buzzwords, offers a huge opportunity for researchers around the world to collaborate. Initiatives like The Polymath Project demonstrate the potential for a number of unrelated people to share data, ideas, and concepts.

While emailing and instant messaging is indeed effective, sometimes you need to speak in real-time to produce the most accurate and relevant research exchanges. That is why free video conference services are essential for keeping an open venue for communication and ideas.

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Writers are famous for being a solitary, grouchy bunch, who warm their tired fingers by feeding critical reviews of their work into rusty wood stoves, in mossy-roofed cabins perched on lonely mountain slopes.

But actually, we need feedback, and to see a fresh face now and again. Say, once a month or so. That's what writer's groups are for.

As we have traded the Underwood for the MacBook, we have also started to include the Internet as a location to hold meetings for our writer's groups. Sometimes the core of a group meets in person while others attend virtually, but sometimes the whole meeting is online.

This freedom to meet "wherever, whenever," is enabled by a new conference call technology called free group video calling, which is allowing writer's groups to collaborate more efficiently over distance and share our work. Here are five tips for using it.

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In the old days of business, a manager woke up every day and went to the office, worked 9 to 5 and came home. Once home, they would be completely shut off from the world. Nowadays it’s not so easy... or not so hard, depending on how you look at it!

A manager nearly always has a cell phone and laptop, and rarely works the typical 9-5; they’re lots more flexible. With current technology, it’s convenient to take the appointment during the day and work the extra hours in the evening.

No matter how you arrange your schedule, there are bound to be times you will be away from your team. Whether it’s a snow day, you're traveling on business, or you or a team member just needs to work from home. As a manager, you need to prepare yourself, because there are certain to be times when you will need to communicate with your team no matter the distance.

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Imagine bringing a NASA astronaut into your classroom to tell your students about what it’s like to spend a day in the international space station. Does this idea seem far-fetched? It shouldn’t! With online conference and video calling on your side, the sky really is the limit for your class.

This guide illustrates the nearly endless possibilities of an online conference call program for you and your students. It details potential incorporations into classroom lessons, video-based field trips, and even administrative uses. Don’t let distance or restricted budgets stand in your way of exciting lessons — let free web conferencing be your ultimate tool!

How to use conference and video calling in the classroom 

 

Collaborative learning with another classroom is valuable because it’s an exciting way for students to break out of their usual peer surroundings and hear outside perspectives. However, it’s not exactly easy to simply uproot your students and head to another school (or even another classroom down the hallway). So how can you help your students branch out and get exposed to new ideas?

Suppose local government has proposed renovations for what they argue is an outdated, run-down section of the city. It’s caused a stir because it’s home to numerous independent businesses who oppose any changes. You’ve had a class discussion on the topic, but think students could benefit from hearing opposing viewpoints. By web conferencing with another class in your district, your students can have a lively debate about the economic and social benefits of a change, as well as potential repercussions. It will give a completely different perspective — for example, the students at the other school may live closer to the area and have insight into current crime in the region and how they think renovation may help. Or perhaps they’re more familiar with the neighborhood and feel the changes will scare off current clientele. Video conferencing offers an easy outlet for students to exchange ideas and learn from peers they normally couldn’t reach out to. (more…)

 

Personal Online Meeting RoomIt is imperative when managing a global team or hosting a worldwide seminar to keep a clear and open line of communication.  But it’s difficult to account for everyone’s familiarity with technology or predict every single problem they may encounter when attempting to join the call. Most conference calling services require lengthy downloads. (more…)

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