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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.  

  • Adobe Connect

  • On-Campus Conference Rooms

  • Skype for Business

  • Skype

  • Teams

  • Webex

  • Zoom

​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 calls

Adobe Connect

Best for:

  • Use within the UW learning management system - LEARN

Can also be used for:

  • Meetings and presentations with UW and non-UW people (share the meeting web address (URL) and allow anyone who has the URL to get in to the meeting)

You will need:

  • Computer with current version of Java installed

  • Microphone and/or webcam

  • Account on Connect with the "Meeting Host" role assigned

You may need:

  • Speakerphone if the meeting has attendees both online and on site

Where to find out more?

https://uwaterloo.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ISTKB/pages/284529590/Tool+comparison+for+remote+meetings+and+conference+call?src=search

On-campus Conference Rooms

Best for:

  • 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:

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Where to find out more?

Skype for Business

Best for:

  • Conversations/meetings with others at UW (especially ad-hoc or last minute meetings).

  • Document sharing and collaboration without booking a meeting room

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Skype

Best for:

  • Two or three person conversations with non-UW contacts (participants must be in each others Skype contacts)

Can be used for:

  • Conversations with UW contact if both have Skype accounts (Skype for Business preferred)

You will need:

You may need:

  • Skype software installed (new Skype online can be used)

  • Skype credits if calling a cell or land line

Where to find out more?

Teams

Best for:

  • Conversations/meetings with others at UW (especially groups that work together on a regular basis)

  • Instant messaging, Document sharing and collaboration without booking a meeting room

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You may need:

  • Portable conference camera for larger spaces (book through the Dean's office)

Where to find out more?

Webex (service being discontinued Fall 2024)

Best for:

  • Planned events or meetings with either small or large groups

  • Meetings and presentations with non-UW contacts

  • Webinar events

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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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  • 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?