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== Zoom Meeting Tips for Online Classes ==
 
== Zoom Meeting Tips for Online Classes ==
 
In order to reduce the possibility of class disruptions, the following Zoom options are recommended:
 
In order to reduce the possibility of class disruptions, the following Zoom options are recommended:
* Activate the waiting room room so each student joining the meeting will need admission. It is recommended that you start the meeting a few minutes early
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* Activate the waiting room option so each student joining the meeting will need admission. Instructions are here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360022174112-Using-a-Waiting-Room-with-Zoom-Rooms
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  It is recommended that you start the meeting a few minutes early
 
to account for this slight delay.
 
to account for this slight delay.
 
* Disable student mics and cameras. Students can ask questions via chat.
 
* Disable student mics and cameras. Students can ask questions via chat.
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* Record all classes and post on Blackboard.
 
* Record all classes and post on Blackboard.
 
* Remind all students to update their Zoom client. More information about updating can be found on the Zoom site: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362233-Where-Do-I-Download-The-Latest-Version-
 
* Remind all students to update their Zoom client. More information about updating can be found on the Zoom site: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362233-Where-Do-I-Download-The-Latest-Version-
 
  
 
== Tools & Tips from UA OIT ==
 
== Tools & Tips from UA OIT ==

Revision as of 14:58, 9 April 2020

Remote Desktop Access

Faculty, staff, and students can access their office PCs remotely if

  • they connect to campus via the Campus VPN
  • remote access is enabled on their computer
  • their user account has remote access authority

The way you remote into your PC is to

  • Click Start and type MSTSC on your home PC and run the Remote Desktop Application
  • Enter your PC name plus domain. Example: mypc.ua-net.ua.edu
  • Enter your domain qualified username. Example: ua-net\mybamauserid
  • Enter your myBama password

Please contact support@eng.ua.edu if you need help setting this up.

Remote IT Assistance

COE IT staff can assist you remotely if necessary. To request assistance

  • Go to https://remote.ua.edu
  • Click on COE IT under Representatives
  • Follow the on-screen instruction and run the downloaded file.
  • A COE technician will connect to your desktop and assist

Note: Unless it an emergency, please email support@eng.ua.edu to schedule a help session.

Campus VPN

Campus VPN access is granted to

  • All active faculty and staff
  • All students enrolled in a class designated VPN-enabled

Other students, non-active faculty/staff, and 3rd parties need to request via their department. For more information, see our VPN page.

Video/Web Conferencing

Zoom video conferencing is now available to students, faculty and staff at UA. Zoom provides cloud video conferencing, simple online meetings, and group messaging creating a complete conference room solution. Zoom accounts are available to students, faculty and staff; however, only those hosting or scheduling meetings are required to have a Zoom account. Attendees can participate in meetings without Zoom accounts.

Note: COE IT cannot create Zoom accounts. Each user must go to https://oit.ua.edu/software/zoom/ and fill out the user account request form.

Zoom Meeting Tips for Online Classes

In order to reduce the possibility of class disruptions, the following Zoom options are recommended:

 It is recommended that you start the meeting a few minutes early

to account for this slight delay.

Tools & Tips from UA OIT

OIT has provided a couple of sites for remote tool and tips:

Recommended Hardware

If you need a webcam or headset, here are a couple of recommendations: