The most significant cost is the codec, one of each is required for each studio. Some codecs are not totally compatible with other manufacturer s products so it is best to source all equipment from the same supplier. We expect other suppliers equipment to be similarly priced. The only ongoing costs are for materials, staff and the hidden costs of the high bandwidth usage. Applicability ATM can only practicably be used in on-campus video conferencing suites.
Weak pedagogy makes it an inferior replacement for conventional laboratory classes.
Good for medical training and similar situations. Cannot be used by remote students. We do not recommend installing video conferencing suites solely for remote labs - it is not worth the investment in technology for a lab with such a weak pedagogy. Staff, quite understandably, do not want to move laboratory demonstrations on to video conferencing. However, if plans arise to install video conferencing lecture theatres then they could be developed to allow remote lab demonstrations.