We have different types of video conferences available. Here are the ones that will be most used during this time of remote instruction. If your instructor will be using any of these platforms, please take a moment to learn how to use it.
Zoom
Access: Zoom can be accessed in different ways, including through an individual link or through a menu item in Canvas. The first time you click, the link will have you automatically download the Zoom app depending on your device. Read Downloading Zoom (see mobile downloads at bottom).
Controls: Zoom Attendee Controls (documentation based on platform) or Zoom controls [Video]
Canvas Conferences
Access: Canvas Conferences are only found within Canvas and can only be accessed by the people in a course, group, or den through the "Conferences" link in the left-hand navigation. Here is the instructor and student view of the conference dashboard.
Controls: Canvas Conferences is powered by Big Blue Button. Here is an Overview of the Big Blue Button Video Conference Screen [Video].
Teams
Although there will be few instructors using Microsoft Teams, here is a start guide for using Teams. Using Microsoft Teams Meetings [Video].
Google Meet
Google Meet will require your instructor to use your email to create a meeting. You can try Google Meet yourself by using this link: Google Meet.
