Using Web Conferencing

Bob BertschScott Swanson

NDSU Ag Communication

Free Options at NDSU

Blackboard Collaborate

Microsoft Lync

Google+ Hangouts

Getting Started - Audio

Get a USB headset microphone

RECOMMENDED

Getting Started - Audio

Get a USB headset microphone

Factors: sound-quality, comfort, noise-cancellation

Getting Started - Video

Mostly participating

Regularly presenting

Tips - Audio

• Know how to control your audio on your computer and in your web conference tool

• Turn off your phone, close your door or find a quiet place

• Mute your microphone when you are not speaking

Tips - Video

• Avoid backlight, use extra lighting

• Clear background of clutter and other distractions

• Place your camera at eye-level and look into the lens when speaking

Tool Comparison

Setup Access Recording Mobile

Microsoft Lync Download & install from Microsoft

portal

PC only – need attendee client for full access

Yes No

Blackboard Collaborate

Links provided by Scott

Download Java-based plug-in

Yes iOS

Google+ Hangouts

Google account needed

Hangout plug-in

Yes Android & iOS

Collaborate Demo

Lync Demo

G+ Hangouts Demo

Questions