Using Webconferencing at NDSU
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Using Web Conferencing
Bob BertschScott Swanson
NDSU Ag Communication
Free Options at NDSU
Blackboard Collaborate
Microsoft Lync
Google+ Hangouts
Getting Started - Audio
Get a USB headset microphone
RECOMMENDED
Getting Started - Audio
Get a USB headset microphone
Factors: sound-quality, comfort, noise-cancellation
Getting Started - Video
Mostly participating
Regularly presenting
Tips - Audio
• Know how to control your audio on your computer and in your web conference tool
• Turn off your phone, close your door or find a quiet place
• Mute your microphone when you are not speaking
Tips - Video
• Avoid backlight, use extra lighting
• Clear background of clutter and other distractions
• Place your camera at eye-level and look into the lens when speaking
Tool Comparison
Setup Access Recording Mobile
Microsoft Lync Download & install from Microsoft
portal
PC only – need attendee client for full access
Yes No
Blackboard Collaborate
Links provided by Scott
Download Java-based plug-in
Yes iOS
Google+ Hangouts
Google account needed
Hangout plug-in
Yes Android & iOS
Collaborate Demo
Lync Demo
G+ Hangouts Demo
Questions