VoIP is voice over internet protocol. This is how Skype works, by using the internet to send and receive audio (and sometimes video) data. We installed an application (not Skype) and set up a mini VoIP for our network. Set up was minimal (follow installation directions) and easy to use. We actually had a lot of fun calling back and forth and leaving messages.
To test the quality of service between callers, we installed a program called Wireshark so that we could monitor the quality of signal transmission. To achieve ideal conditions, we only had to adjust settings to 46 (or hexadecimal 2e) so that the packets were sent and received on an optimal bandwith to facilitate communication.
Finally, we took a short drive to Chinook High, Lethbridge's newest High School which will also serve as a media center. Unfortunately, going through the list of everything the school had took too long and we were not able to tour much of the facility past the stage and control room. It would have been great to see a classroom. There is a lot of technology in the school to be sure, but the speaker did not mention much about students and it makes me curious about what drove the school's infrastructure. Was it learning or having the best? I really hope it was (or at least will be) the students.
On a last and personal note, this was last day of class for me in this masters program. It was a sentimental day. I have met many incredible people through this and will cherish the connections I have made for ever. I only hope that we do not lose touch!
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