Reporting from Austin, Texas at the Mediasite Experience User Conference. November 1, 2019, campus will switch from Skype for Business to Teams, Microsoft’s all-in-one, collaboration and communication replacement for Skype. Microsoft Teams boasts many more convenient messaging features, like Individual chat. Message any of your contacts and pick up the conversation anytime, anywhere even if it … Read more
Not really new but a good explanation of two tools available to use for “meeting online”. With both WebEx Cloud and Skype for Business available to ECU users, how do you pick the right online meeting solution? Both tools share collaboration tools, audio and video options, scheduling through Outlook and a “Meet Now” feature. Skype: … Read more
Make a routine and stick to it. Set your alarm and exercise first thing. It’s so energizing. Don’t let a lack of gym options be your excuse. There are so many streaming services available to get your blood pumping. Find a class on YouTube or see if your gym is recording virtual classes. Short on … Read more
WebEx – access directly from ECU hamburger menu or the app, schedule a meeting or start directly once you access. Recordings can be recorded and shared. Teams – Microsoft Teams boasts many more convenient messaging features, like Individual chat. Message any of your contacts and pick up the conversation anytime, anywhere even if it was … Read more
As instructors you have a wealth of information but sometimes there is someone who may be an “expert” on a topic and having them share their experiences and knowledge can be priceless. Some things to consider when hosting a guest speaker, first will they be lecturing on site or virtually. Depending on their location please … Read more
WebEx and Skype: Is There a Difference? Yes! Two great tools for different scenarios With both WebEx Cloud and Skype for Business available to ECU users, how do you pick the right online meeting solution? Both tools share collaboration tools, audio and video options, scheduling through Outlook and a “Meet Now” feature. However, there are … Read more
During summer sessions many students are embarking on clinical internships and/or faculty may be traveling. ECU offers a number of ways to stay in touch synchronously such as Saba Meeting, Skype for Business (you can share screens), Cisco WebEx, Cisco Jabber and Dedicated Hardware. To find out what each can do click here. Want to … Read more
A few years ago I did the countdown to fall semester. I received various comments and some groans but in less than 3 weeks we have many new students and returning students headed into our classrooms so are a few resources to check out! Some BB tips and some connecting with others in and around … Read more
Last week’s post was from a colleague about using SABA Webconferencing and a colleague posted a comment about using Webex to meet and work with students. Here are some other resources available at ECU for meeting remotely with students, staff or faculty. They are Lync – Available to students, faculty and staff, Lync integrates seamlessly with email, calendar and the … Read more
I often get the request to assist with enabling a guest speaker to present to a class from outside the college. We do have SABA web conferencing software which easily allows guests to share content but often the technology gets a bit frustrating for some guests. Did you know that in recent versions of Skype … Read more