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LO4 – Meetings
By the end of the lesson you should be able to:
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Identify technology that can aid meetings.
Discuss the use of technology in meetings.
Describe how technology can aid remote
meetings.
Apply research skills to extend knowledge of
technology in meetings.
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Email
e-diaries
Video conferencing
Audio conferencing
Video phones
Networks
Collaborative whiteboarding
Online application sharing
Email
 Allows instant contact.
 Attach minutes, agenda and notice of meeting.
 Saves time – all attendees contacted at once.
 Saves money – less stationery/stamps required.
E-diary
 Contact multiple attendees.
 Check availability/check multiple invites.
 Set reminders.
 Meetings cancelled/changed easily.
Video conferencing
 Can have meeting across borders.
 Saves time and money.
 Only allows a certain number of people.
 Depends on reliable connections.
 Requires plasma, computer network and suitable
software.
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All must have internet access
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Internet connection can affect whether information is
received
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Network can affect ability to receive information
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Equipment breakdown may affect presentation at
meetings