How often do we hear and use the word "teleconference" in everyday communication? Rarely. It is mainly used in the media and means video communication.
The lexical meaning of the word "teleconference"
Such a phenomenon as a "teleconference", we can observe in television programs, news. The same communication example is used in the Direct Line with Vladimir Putin program, which is held annually.
The lexical meaning of the word "teleconference" is the real-time television communication of two or more people. Often, a teleconference is used in online broadcasts, which can be aired repeatedly. But the teleconference can also be used in already recorded stories.
Features
The main feature of the teleconference is the fact that absolutely anyone can take part in it, regardless of where in the world it is located. A journalist on the air can contact a resident of another country and even the continent. It is especially important to use this technique in various discussions.
Actually, the very meaning of the word "teleconference" defines the television "bridge" (communication) between the studio and the person, thanks to which they can communicate directly.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of using television bridges on the air is that the event can attract a large number of spectators. Interest is exacerbated by the fact that they also have the opportunity to participate in a program or event, ask questions of interest and receive long-awaited answers. For this purpose, you can use such gadgets as tablets, smartphones. Almost most of them have cameras. Particularly easy to record video is the presence of front cameras. Computers are great too.
The disadvantages of organizing a teleconference is that, hypothetically, each person can participate, but in fact not everyone has such an opportunity. The reason may be bad weather conditions, due to which access to the Internet may be closed, or the banal lack of any special technical means, such as cameras.
