Web conferencing systems like Blackboard Collaborate enable people to hold "virtual" meetings or lectures on the Internet. Using a multimedia-capable computer, an Internet connection, and an optional web camera (webcam) and microphone, people can attend meetings or lectures from their own offices or homes.
Depending on the specific web conferencing system used, participants may have access to multi-person audio conferencing, multi-person web-camera video, a shared whiteboard, PowerPoint/presentation display tools, application/desktop sharing tools (for sharing your computer screen and applications with other participants), audience polling tools, basic quizzing tools.
Before proceeding further, please review the Terms of Service for the use of U of S web conferencing software
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This material has been designed to provide you with basic technical information about using web conferencing as a teaching tool. If you are already experienced with web conferencing, you may want to check out the following links:
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ICT is pleased to be able to license, maintain and support several web conferencing technologies. Wherever possible, ICT works with clients through initial set-up and testing to help them become familiar and proficient enough with web conferencing technology that they can, in time, use it unassisted.
ICT also works closely with eMAP staff to coordinate cost-effective provision of hardware required for web conferencing (microphones, speakers, projectors, etc.). It is possible, however, that you may need to purchase or obtain hardware or support for your use of web conferencing depending on your requirements.
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