UConn Web/Video Conferencing

Faculty, 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.

Webex, Teams and Zoom

Web conference calls, such as Webex, Teams, Zoom, Skype, etc. are handled by a computer. Programs such as these can be used in 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.

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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