Webex - SMPH Documentation
Prepare for Synchronous Class Session
Setup / Installation
Scheduling & Preparing for your Session
Running Webex Sessions
Logging In & Joining a Session
During a Session
TroubleShooting During Live Session
- Technical Issues: 3 most common technical issues with any web conferencing software:
- Webcam not working
Synchronous & Asynchronous Online Sessions
In Person Plan
|
Synchronous Online Plan
(in real-time as a group)
|
Asynchronous Online Plan
(self-paced on their own)
|
| In Class Lecture |
Present lecture in real time using Blackboard Ultra (BB Ultra) or Webex |
Record lecture in Blackboard Ultra (through MyUW) or Webex |
| Guest Lecturer |
Send invite to guest to BB Ultra (add to Canvas) or Webex |
Guest record content in EdTech studio or Kaltura and post to Canvas |
| Group Work within Canvas Course (Medium Group Sessions, CBL, TBL, etc.) |
Create breakout groups using BB Ultra through Canvas |
Google Docs, Microsoft Teams, Canvas Discussion Board |
| Group Work outside of Canvas Course: (PaCE Cases) |
Create breakout groups using BB Ultra through MY UW |
Google Docs, Microsoft Teams, Canvas Discussion Board |
| Student Presentations |
Student presents in real time using BB Ultra or Webex |
Record in Kaltura and post to Canvas |
Features
|
BB Ultra
|
Cisco Webex
|
| Max # students per session (Max visible on camera) |
500 (5) |
1000 (25) |
| Recording Ability |
Yes |
Yes |
| Breakout Rooms (for group work) |
Yes |
No |
| Integrated with Canvas |
Yes |
No |
| Live Captioning |
Yes |
No |
| Students can Create Session |
Yes |
No |
| Can Stream Video |
Yes |
Yes |
Tips for Online Synchronous Session:
Session Support:
- Urgent: during a live session, call Classroom and AV Services at 261-1934
- Non-Urgent: schedule live session support, training, consult or any other issues contact the Educational Technology team at edtech@med.wisc.edu
Request for Educational Technology Consulting
Request for Educational Technology Studio Use