IHETS | Webcasting

Webcasting

IHETS creates and manages Webcasts of live, real-time events like classroom lectures, public addresses, historic events, concerts and more. These Webcasts can be viewed on virtually any desktop or laptop PC with an Internet connection. IHETS also encodes and archives content on its servers for on-demand viewing and retrieval long after the real-time class, meeting, or event has concluded. Several audio and video formats are available.

Why use streaming audio and video?

IHETS consortium members continuously seek new ways to inform, engage, and interact with their local communities and the world beyond. Webcasting with live and on-demand audio and video streaming provides a convenient and cost-effective way to expand your reach.

IHETS coordinates and manages satellite downlinks to real-time meetings, conferences, and events around the globe so administrators, faculty, staff, and students at member institutions can virtually participate whenever and wherever they need to. A "view only" streaming option is available for those who simply want to listen to and observe the presentations of others. IHETS streaming services are fully managed, so your next event doesn't have to burden busy technical support staff or drain campus bandwidth.

Using IHETS Webcasting services to engage and inform

IHETS provides streaming and archiving technology in support of a variety of educational, cultural and public service projects throughout the state. Here are a few notable examples:

The Indiana House of Representatives daily legislative sessions, including select committee proceedings (ongoing)
Indiana Supreme Court oral arguments (ongoing)
State-of-the-State Address (2009)
Gubernatorial Debates, sponsored by the Indiana Debate Commission (2008)
Indiana State Fair Covered Bridge Construction (2008)
DePauw University's commencement ceremony (2008)
DePauw University: Inauguration of President Brian W. Casey (2008)
Indiana Reading and Information Services (IRIS) (ongoing)
MBA classes at Ball State University, for example, are offered via IHETS video streaming at over 60 locations throughout Indiana and surrounding states. The entire program—including foundation, core, and elective courses—is offered at a distance.

IHETS provides live audio broadcasts via the Internet for Huntington University's campus radio station, WQHU (The Fuse, 105.5 FM). The station includes both an on-air studio and production newsroom facility with a multitrack digital audio workstation.

How can you schedule a Webcast?
If you are a member of the IHETS consortium or an affiliated partner who wants to use IHETS Webcasting services to capture an event for live or on-demand viewing, please complete and submit the online request form. We look forward to helping your next Webcast be a success! Need help? Contact the IHETS Help Desk.

To learn more about how IHETS Webcasting services may help you achieve your mission, or for pricing information, please contact info@ihets.org.