[nabs-l] Video Calls

[minh ha]

Arielle,

Most of the virtual lectures that I've seen use the video feature in
skype to present. I know in our classrooms, we have projectors that
hook up to the laptops and magnify the screen so the audience can see
the lecturer better. You could also use facetime on your iPhone to
connect to someone's mac. As for the audience seeing you, I don't
think it would be inappropriate to ask if they can see you. Sighted
lecturers also have to do this.

Minh

On 2/4/14, Ashley Coleman <amc05111 at gmail.com> wrote:
>         Hi, you can use the video feature of Skype. The app is completely
> accessible. You need to turn on video once you're in the call though. You
> can use Skype on a phone or computer.
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Arielle Silverman
> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 11:09 PM
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>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm doing a virtual presentation on Thursday and I think my audience
> will want to interact with me visually as well as listening to what I
> say. What's the most accessible way to do a video call? Which iPhone
> apps are most accessible? I think the group is used to using Google
> Hangouts. I have it on my phone and can access the contact list to
> call people, but once I'm in a call I can't read the screen at all
> with VoiceOver. Does video automatically start when a call connects?
> Are there other apps that are more accessible than Hangouts? And once
> I'm in a video call, what's the best way for me to aim the camera to
> ensure I'm being seen properly?
>
> Thanks for any help.
> Best,
> Arielle
>
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