WebEx is an online meeting and collaboration tool that combines desktop sharing, through a web browser, with phone conferencing and video, so everyone sees the same thing while you talk.
WebEx is a service that is not directly provided by ICT but by an external organization. Therefore ICT cannot provide any guarantees of availability or service quality. Rather it is our objective to provide training and assistance for you to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to be able use WebEx on your own within your classroom. Our staff can assist you by appointment. We have some equipment available to conduct testing and to learn the requirements of WebEx use in the classroom. Contact us for more information.
For information about the Key Features available in WebEx and how to use them visit the WebEx vendor site.
Getting Started
If you are planning to host a meeting with WebEx, you will first need to purchase a WebEx license. Note: if you are part of the College of Medicine or College of Nursing, please contact your local IT support staff first as they may have licenses available for your use.
If you would like to purchase a license for WebEx, Contact Us for more information. We will provide you with contact information for the WebEx Sales Representative for the University of Saskatchewan. Licenses start at $49/month.
Once you have purchased a license, you are ready to learn how to start and use WebEx.
Access How-To videos for common tasks like:
- Sharing your webcam
- Scheduling a meeting from your WebEx site
- Attending a meeting from an email invite
- Connecting to meeting audio
WebEx FAQ
How many participants can attend a WebEx meeting?
WebEx Meeting Center supports 25 - 500 participants with varying costs.
What type of hardware is required for WebEx?
WebEx is supported on all major operating systems as well as on a number of mobile devices including the iPad, iPhone and BlackBerry.
For more information see hardware for web conferencing.
Who should I contact if I am having problems?
If you are having problems setting up or using WebEx, Contact Us for assistance.
Who do I start and schedule a WebEx meeting from Outlook?
Cisco provides a Productivity Tools suite for WebEx which
allows you to easily start and schedule meetings right from within
Outlook.
You can find more information on installing these tools by visiting the WebEx vendor site.
How do I record a my WebEx meeting?
To set up and start the recording:
- Click on Meeting in the top navigation panel, then select Recorder settings > Record on server.
- Choose Start recording from the Meeting drop-down menu.
- Once a connection is established, the Recorder Panel will appear and the recording will begin.
- Select Stop to end the recording - the Recorder Panel will disappear.
