Online Communication
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WebEx
Description: WebEx is Tri-C's online communication tool for online training and e-learning courses. WebEx allows users to deliver live instruction, presentations, have online office hours, and record/playback entire sessions for future use.
Why should faculty use it?
- Create live online learning experience: lectures, vocational training, tutoring, and group projects.
- Allows Multimedia sharing
- Allows Computer screen sharing
- Allows Breakout sessions
- Allows text Chats
- Allows Threaded Q&A
- Faculty can lead a session or students can have their own WebEx sessions without the instructor.
Video Introduction:
- Introduction to WebEx Learn how to use WebEx
- Using WebEx in the Classroom - Learn how San José State University professors' are using WebEx in the classroom to enhance the teaching experience.
How faculty access software: Tri-C's WebEx link
User Guides:
- Tri-C WebEx User Guide
- WebEx for faculty
- WebEx for students Note - student WebEx accounts allow a maximum of 8 participants in a session and does not allow recording of the session.
Accessibility Statement Link: Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates If students are required to use this software in a course an accessibility statement is required to be added to the course’s student resources.
Remind
Description: An application that connects faculty and students through two-way asynchronous communication. Send updates, questions, and more to students from your phone, browser or an app. Students can receive notifications by text messages, on the app, and by email without you giving away your phone number.
Why should faculty use it?
- Remind students about assignment deadlines
- Schedule and send reminders about meeting times and locations
- Send students links to outside resources.
- Send one-way announcements to an entire class.
- Reach individuals and small groups with instant, safe messages.
How faculty access software:
Information can be found at OLAT's Remind Resource page
Accessibility Statement Link: Remind Accessibility Statement
Flipgrid
Description: Flipgrid is a video discussion platform where students can share ideas, learn together and can talk “face-to-face at a distance”. Short. Authentic. And fun!
Why should faculty use it? It allows students to interact with each other using webcam videos to discuss assignments and viewpoints on course-related material.
Video Introduction: Flipgrid Overview
How faculty access software: Flipgrid
User Guide:
Accessibility Statement Link: Flipgrid and Accessibility