{"id":1372,"date":"2022-04-12T00:05:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T00:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/computing\/?page_id=1372"},"modified":"2023-04-27T16:05:41","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T16:05:41","slug":"video-conferencing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/computing\/applications\/video-conferencing\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Conferencing"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/computing\/images\/campus-ssc-exterior.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Exterior of Student Services building\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/computing\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">Office of Information Technology<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/computing\/applications\/\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">Applications<\/a>\n    <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\">Video Conferencing<\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\">Video Conferencing<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n  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                             <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/computing\/applications\/computing-tutorials-microsoft\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Office<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/computing\/applications\/pharos\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Pharos &#8211; Printing System<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/computing\/applications\/video-conferencing\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Video Conferencing<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/computing\/applications\/mediasite-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Mediasite Guide<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <h2>Video Conferencing Solutions<\/h2>\n<p>WesternU currently offers several video conferencing solutions to enable students and employees to host or participate in virtual classes or meetings.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-teams\/teams-for-work?=&amp;ef_id=EAIaIQobChMI_4v1u6bA8AIVwx-tBh28wwCGEAAYASAAEgKUfvD_BwE:G:s&amp;OCID=AID2100233_SEM_EAIaIQobChMI_4v1u6bA8AIVwx-tBh28wwCGEAAYASAAEgKUfvD_BwE:G:s&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_4v1u6bA8AIVwx-tBh28wwCGEAAYASAAEgKUfvD_BwE&amp;rtc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MS Teams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/206618765-Zoom-video-tutorials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.westernu.edu\/TDClient\/1848\/Portal\/KB\/ArticleDet?ID=99988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MS Teams\/Zoom feature comparison.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Depending enrolled program requirements, students may be asked to collaborate in real time videoconferencing sessions with their instructor, preceptor, classmates or clinicians.\u00a0\u00a0Students who will be participating in video conference calls are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the required software by reviewing the relevant guidelines below:<\/p>\n<h4>Teams<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.westernu.edu\/TDClient\/1848\/Portal\/KB\/ArticleDet?ID=100502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Using Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.westernu.edu\/TDClient\/1848\/Portal\/Shared\/Search\/?c=kb&amp;s=microsoft+teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More About Microsoft Teams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Zoom<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.westernu.edu\/TDClient\/1848\/Portal\/KB\/?CategoryID=17299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Using Zoom<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.westernu.edu\/TDClient\/1848\/Portal\/KB\/?CategoryID=17299\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More About Zoom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For basic guidelines on hosting or participating in a video conference session, see the following best practice guides.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.westernu.edu\/TDClient\/1848\/Portal\/KB\/ArticleDet?ID=101907\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video Call Best Practices<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Video Conferencing Guidelines:<\/h2>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              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This will create an intimate listening environment and help block background sounds so you can focus.\u00a0 Using headsets\u00a0 avoid the nasty feedback loops that can occur when laptop speakers or external speakers are positioned right next to a built-in or external microphone. They will also help to eliminate echoing and background noise when you speak.<\/li>\n<li>Allow\u00a0<strong><em>30 minutes<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to prepare for the meeting. Get your computer ready by downloading any applications that may be required.\u00a0 If you think you will need technical assistance,\u00a0<em>start earlier<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Before the Scheduled Conference\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <ul>\n<li>Test your audio equipment (headset or speakers and microphone) to make sure they are working properly. If you are having problems, try the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the jacks for your headset or speakers and microphone are plugged in completely, and into the correct ports. Check to make sure the icons or colors match.<\/li>\n<li>If you\u2019re using a headset with a built in mic, check for a volume control in the connecting cable. Make sure the mute switch is turned off and the volume is turned up.<\/li>\n<li>Check your computer sound settings and make sure your sound output and microphone are not muted or set too low.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If you are using a Webcam, reduce the angle between your camera and your gaze by putting the camera near your display monitor, preferably the area you watch the most often (in most cases, the top rim, the top-left or the top-right). This will look natural and feel natural too because you\u2019re looking at the other participants.<\/li>\n<li>Get your desk ready for the event. Clear a space and have a pad ready for taking notes.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off your IM and email to avoid distractions during the meeting.<\/li>\n<li>Let your colleagues know you will not be available and post a \u201cdo not disturb\u201d sign if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your computer monitor (and webcam, if applicable) are positioned for comfort.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare yourself mentally for the event \u2013 commit to participate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              During the Scheduled Conference\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <ul>\n<li>Log in at least 15 minutes early and be ready to start the session on time.<\/li>\n<li>Log in with your full name.<\/li>\n<li>Orient yourself to the conference environment. 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