Inspiring collaboration through the use of videoconferencing technology

Abstract

At the beginning of 2007 the University of Washington opened the Odegaard Videoconference Studio which allowed groups on campus to communicate with colleagues that were physically in different locations. The opening of this facility inspired all sorts of collaborating on a more frequent basis as traveling, and more importantly the time and expense involved with traveling, was now not as necessary in order to have a meeting. Many boundaries for collaboration were removed through the use of different types of technology that allowed for video and audio conferencing, and, data and application sharing. This provided for a way to share ideas in more detail, make decisions, and receive feedback quicker, making the overall process more efficient, personal, and overall more effective.