Teaching an Online Class with Webex

This article serves as a guide for those teaching and learning online with Webex. This guide covers possible scenarios for using Webex inside the classroom and at home.

UConn has enabled a Webex-Blackboard integration that greatly simplifies the setup process for instructors.

Teaching Scenarios

Click on a scenario below for a walk-through of the recommended approach.

These approaches assume that you have already setup the Webex session for the class. If you have not, see Scheduling Webex Meetings or Webex-Blackboard Integration if you would like Webex to be embedded in your HuskyCT course.

I am on campus but have remote students: Web Conferencing in a UConn Room
I am on campus and would like to create asynchronous content: Kaltura Live Lecture Capture
- Also check out the Recording Room - Lightboard
I am teaching from home: Teaching from Home with Webex

Accessing Your Meeting

You may run the Meeting completely within your browser or download the Desktop App (Windows and macOS application) to have access to the full feature set. If you are using a Chromebook or other Linux device, you must join Webex through your browser.

For more information about accessing your Webex meetings, see Joining a Webex Session.

Using Your Home Internet

Your computer at home connects to your local network (LAN) in order to reach the internet. The most reliable LAN connection is achieved by using an Ethernet (wired) connection rather than Wi-Fi. Ensuring that you have a strong local network connection will give your computer the best chance at creating a stable and enjoyable Webex experience.

If you must use Wi-Fi, be sure to sit in the same room as the WiFi access point (router). A direct neighboring room should work just as well depending on your Wi-Fi access point and the construction materials of your house.
- Do not sit too close to your WiFi access point (router); keep at least 4 feet of distance from your router to prevent connection issues.
- See Webex Bandwidth Requirements.

Joining Your Class

If your professor posted information about the class in HuskyCT, look for the link to join the Meeting (class). The link may not be hyperlinked (i.e., able to be clicked), but it should still be recognizable as a URL.

If the link is not hyperlinked or if clicking on the link does not work,

Click and drag to select all the text of the link.
Copy the link text.
Paste the link text into your URL box.

If you received the link in your email, click on that link to join the class.

Emails direct from Webex will be sent from outside of UConn.

Quick Facts about Webex

Default 1,000 participant limit. Built-in live streaming available to help reach audiences.
Maximum session time of 24 hours.
Can be recorded and have a transcript automatically generated for the recording (~90% accuracy, easily editable). Real-time captions are available by turning on the Webex Assistant.
The use of a VPN is not necessary. Webex is hosted on the World Wide Web, and therefore not restricted to any local network (i.e., UCONN-SECURE). A VPN will likely harm your conferencing experience due to increased latency.
Do not connect to a remote computer in your office or use AnyWare; you will not be able to use a webcam or microphone. Be sure to run Webex locally on your computer at home. If you need to access files from another computer, you should transfer them before you begin your class or use OneDrive on Office 365 to access your files.

Tips for Securing Your Webex Meeting

You can host a secure, professional environment by Securing your Webex Meeting.
You can disable the chat and other features by following this guide: Participant Privacy & Privileges in Webex Meetings.

Viewing Attendance Reports

After your class concludes, you may then view an attendance report. For instructions on how to do so, see View/Export Webex Attendance.

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