E-face to E-face

I gotta be honest, video conferencing is unbelievable. While I am painfully aware of my lacking in expertise to be the champion of this medium, I am quite capable of seeing the potential in my limited experience.

Whether using this technology for seminars, interviews, meetings, training sessions, or simply saying "hi".... it's impossible to miss the capabilities of this making the globe unbelievably small. Geez, the economic ramifications alone are astounding.

In an earlier entry, I listed several ways in which video conferencing can push health care into the new millenium. A prime example is seen here as done by a group from Canada. It touches on several key points....improved patient access, improved patient care, collaborative capabilities for doctors, economic savings, etc.

Now....as with every technology, there are FUN ways to use constructive software. Skype is a simple way to connect with friends one to one across the globe!

You can also use tools such as Ventrilo to have conversations amongst a group. Obviously, this is without video....but it's still a great tool.

I am sure there will be those who use these capabilities to do harm, but the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. I'm looking forward to connecting!