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Some seminar rooms in the faculty of health (Teaching, Seminar, Meeting Rooms and Equipment ) are set up with Audio Conferencing equipment (Using AV equipment in BMH-2116, Using AV equipment in EXP-1686, Using AV equipment in TJB-2223).
Here are some options available and things to consider when choosing the solution for your next audio/video conference meeting.
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Please note: The first two require booking with IST well in advance of the event (Adobe Connect and On-campus Conference Rooms).
See also: Table comparing remote meetings and conference callshttps://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/284529590/Tool+comparison+for+remote+meetings+and+conference+call?src=search
On-campus Conference Rooms
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Formal presentations or recurring events with external audiences at remote sites with similar facilities (e.g. one class, two physically separate locations)
You will need:
An onOn-campus conference roomVideo conferencing facilities booked with dedicated audio/video equipment
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Where to find out more?
Service arranged through IST Instructional Technologies and Media Services - Video conferencing (email kbookan@uwaterloo.ca)
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Microphone and/or webcam or a room where these are available (e.g. Using AV equipment in BMH-2116, Using AV equipment in EXP-1686, Using AV equipment in TJB-2223).
Skype for Business account (automatically created all Faculty of Health, staff and graduate students)
Office 2013 or 2016 (recommended) with Skype for Business software (included with Office 2016)
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Microphone and/or webcam or a room where these are available (e.g. Using AV equipment in BMH-2116, Using AV equipment in EXP-1686, Using AV equipment in TJB-2223).
You may need:
Portable conference camera for larger spaces (book through the Dean's office)
Where to find out more?
Microsoft Teams at UW
Webex (service being discontinued Fall 2024)
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Microphone and/or webcam or a room where these are available (e.g. Using AV equipment in BMH-2116, Using AV equipment in EXP-1686, Using AV equipment in TJB-2223).
UW Webex account (if you can't log in at https://uwaterloo.webex.com with your userid@uwaterloo.ca and your password, contact Health Computing Office to verify that you have an account)
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IST WebEx help pageshttps://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTSERV/pages/42583032145/Web+conferencing#Cisco-WebEx - IST
WebEx Help Pages - IST
Zoom
Best for:
Planned events or meetings with either small or large groups
Meetings and presentations with non-UW contacts
Webinar events (upon request)
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Microphone and/or webcam or a room where these are available (e.g. Using AV equipment in BMH-2116, Using AV equipment in EXP-1686, Using AV equipment in TJB-2223).
UW Zoom account (available at https://uwaterloo.zoom.us)
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Zoom Meeting software installed locally (although most functions can be done using the web interface)
Portable conference camera for larger spaces (book through the Dean's office)
Where to find out more?
IST knowledgebase articleshttps://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTSERV/pages/42583032145/Web+conferencing#Zoom - IST
Zoom Knowledgbase Articles - IST
Contacts - HEALTH-HELP