There are two methods of video calling available to certain UConn ClassroomsFaculty, staff and students may conduct video calls in classrooms using the built in computer or their laptop. To see a list of UConn classrooms and their capabilities, visit classrooms.uconn.edu. The two methods of conferencing are listed below:
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Rooms without a camera will only list "Audio & Content" because you are able to use a microphone and screen-share in a conference call. |
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Webex
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, Teams
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and Zoom
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Web conference calls, such as Webex, Teams, Zoom, and Skype Skype, etc. are handled by a computer. Programs such as these can be used in these classrooms from a personal device or the classroom computer. Please note that only Webex and Teams are centrally supported at the University. Learn how to make these calls in classrooms by reviewing this guide: Web Conferencing in a UConn Room.
"Video Conference"
This type of call is very specific to certain UConn rooms. These calls are considered to be "Point-to-Point" and are only conducted directly between classroom systems. This conference type is used in Distance Learning because it allows ITS to connect classrooms across the state.
Similarities and Differences
Both methods allow camera, microphone, and screen-sharing.
Both methods (Video Conference and Webex/Teams) are centrally supported by ITS.
Both methods support many participants.
Only web conferencing can be conducted completely independent of a classroom (remote learning).
In a web conference call, all users join a central "room" with User Roles like "Host" and "Cohost."
Video conferencing is a point-to-point call, similar to a landline phone call. When the second-to-last participant leaves the call, the call terminates.
Available Classroom Types
UConn has four types of conferencing classrooms available.
Full: These rooms are used for intra-University distance learning.
Teach From: You can teach from, but not to, these classrooms. Your remote students can see you and your content, and you can see and interact with them. There is no camera facing the students.
Teach To: You can teach to and from these rooms; however, there is no instructor-facing camera.
Seminar: You can teach to and from these rooms since the camera is pointed at the conference table.
The table below displays the different types of rooms, along with their respective available features. For visual diagrams of these rooms, visit Types of Video Conference Rooms.
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Room Features
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Seminar/Conference Room
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Teach From
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Teach To
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Full Conference (Teach From/To)
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Ability to share content
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✔
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✔
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✔
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✔
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Instructor-facing Camera
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✔
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✔
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X
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✔
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Student-facing Camera
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X
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X
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✔
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✔
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Display in front of room to view other participants
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✔
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X
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✔
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✔
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Display in rear of room to view other participants
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X
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✔
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X
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✔
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Instructor Microphone
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✔
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✔
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✔
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✔
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Student Microphone(s)
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✔
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X
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✔
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✔
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Able to connect to Webex calls
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✔
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✔
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✔
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✔
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Classroom Cameras
UConn classrooms will have up to 2 room cameras. To see a list of UConn classrooms and their capabilities, visit http://classrooms.uconn.edu .
Instructor Facing
Some rooms have a single camera that faces the instructor. This allows remote participants to see the instructor and the front of the room.
Student Facing
Some rooms have a camera that faces the students. This allows remote presenters to see the students seated in the room.
Document Camera
The document camera can be displayed to the web call in order to show your participants what is on the teaching station.
Note that this camera cannot be used to view the classroom; twisting the arm may break it.
Overhead Camera
Some teaching labs have ceiling mounted overhead cameras to share and record demonstrations.
The overhead camera can be displayed to the web call in order to show your participants what is on the teaching station.
Classroom Microphones
UConn classrooms will have at least one microphone. The microphone(s) is sent to the computer to be used with a video call.
Some classrooms have microphones built into the ceiling. If you have questions on microphone availability in your room, please reach out to techsupport@uconn.edu.
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