VTT Sucks!

Video telecommunication training sucks. Fort Same Houston operates as the central hub, with numerous other hubs calling in to join our data stream (we have hubs from Iraq, Aberdeen, Fort Irwin, etc.). Anyhoo, we lose connectivity as least once or twice every hour. That sets our training back at least 5 minutes because our instructor has to pause and wait for everyone to re-establish communications and then do audio/visual checks with all of the other hubs. In theory, VTT is a great approach to long-distance learning/training, but we have so many glitches to contend with that it becomes a nuisance. One cool thing is that we all have one microphone stand on our desks and when we switch on that mic, the camera focuses in on us and the mic goes hot. Then, all the other hubs are able to see and hear us. This allows for truly interactive distance learning/training. Regardless, I am glad that we only have 2 more days of crappy VTT to go through. We'll get our orders Friday. At least, that's what I've been hearing from the others. I think I'll knock out some more CEU's for my NREMT refresher packet and then hit the hay.