System requirements for live streaming
LESN can now deliver the live classroom to your desktop, using streaming video. The technical requirements to view a course by live streaming are as follows:
| Hardware | Software |
Pentium II or faster with at least 128 Meg of RAM |
Windows XP / 95 / 98 or Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 |
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High-speed Internet connection (corporate T1/cable modem or DSL)
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Netscape 7.x or Internet Explorer 6 |
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16-bit or better sound card and speakers |
Windows Media Player |
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65,000 color or better video display card |
* Synchronous
(live) streaming: Students must have a high-speed Internet connection,
either a corporate T1 connection or a cable modem or DSL (Digital Subscriber
Line), if viewing from home. Students viewing from a corporation must
verify that their corporate firewall will permit the viewing of Real
Streaming media.
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Refer to FAQ
for common questions.
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Live streaming sample If all is correctly configured, you will see LESN graphics and hear background music. The window on the left may indicate that you do not have the required plug-in. You can go to Microsoft to download the free version of Windows Media Player. You may receive an error message that the "server cannot be found." This may indicate that you are behind a firewall. Try contacting your IT department to verify the existence of a firewall. We will be happy to work with your IT people to deliver the streaming video through the firewall. Please contact the Distance Ed support staff at (610)758-4211, indetech@lehigh.edu, for assistance. |
FAQ (frequently asked questions)
1. Where do I find the link for my class?
The link to the live stream of your class can be found on the course Blackboard site. Check either the "Course Documents" area or the "External Links" area. If you do not see a link in either area for the live stream, please contact the office at (610)758-4211.
2. How do I participate in the class?
You will use the phone bridge located in each of the classrooms to call in and ask questions and participate in discussions. The phone number that you are to use will be on the web page from which you are viewing the live video. Keep in mind that a delay exists between what you see and hear on your desktop and what is actually happening in the classroom. Our professors are aware of this delay and will work to manage this when it comes to classroom discussions.
3. What if I miss a live class?
All of the live classes broadcast over the Internet will also be archived for later viewing. The web page mentioned in the first question above, will also contains links to all of these class archives.