Videoconferencing - News and Highlights

New Polycom infrastructure

Monday, 15 August 2011 00:00
The Polycom RMX 2000 videoconference platform has been installed along with the Polycm CMA 5000 management system.  Some of the benefits include increased videoconference capacity from the current 32 connections to 80, better video quality, high definition video, and more robust connectivity.  The new system is fully compatible with the VSX and HDX Polycom videoconference units already installed in the schools.

Phone conferencing service expands

Monday, 15 February 2010 14:00
The phone conferencing service from OCISS has expanded from 40 to 86 lines. The expanded capacity allows more users to utilize the service at the same time by allowing more conferences to be held simultaneously. For more information click here or inquire at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Teleschool web URL changes

Wednesday, 10 February 2010 14:00
The former Teleschool Branch web site has changed its URL to www.video.k12.hi.us. This was done to reflect the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support (OCISS) reorganization which combined serveral programs including the Teleschool Branch into the Extended Learning Opportunities and Student Support Section.

The www.teleschool.k12.hi.us is still active and points to the same web site but all future references will use the new URL.

Online videoconference reservations now available

Tuesday, 10 February 2009 14:00
The Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support (OCISS) has acquired an on-line video conference reservation system. This system provides Hawaii DOE users a convenient way to place single and recurring multi-site video conference reservations.

To find out more about using this system e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hawaii DOE has favorable review in national videoconference report

Tuesday, 20 January 2009 14:00
Read the report by Wainhouse Research on the status of videoconferencing in U.S. K-12 classrooms.

2006 Report

2009 Report