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Please read the Getting Started<\/a> section before proceeding<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Attending Class Remotely<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Web\/Video Conference Solutions<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Attending Office Hours & discussions remotely<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
How to conduct Research remotely<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Attending a class remotely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Activity<\/strong><\/th>Methods<\/strong><\/th>Location<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Your instructor holds a virtual class or review session via video conferencing:<\/strong><\/td>Using Zoom Video Conferencing  If you already have a Zoom License (Personal or Ross):<\/strong> Please Do Not use Zoom to share PHI (Personal Health Information) or other sensitive data at this time Please keep using the Zoom license you have Please contact RossITSupport@umich.edu<\/a>. We will assist you in transitioning to a University license. If you don’t have a Zoom License:<\/strong> You can access the ITS Zoom information<\/a> You can contact RossITSupport@umich.edu<\/a> for assistance installing Zoom and for training Getting Started with Zoom:<\/strong> Install the Zoom app for the best experience<\/a> Getting started with Zoom<\/a> Download and install the Zoom app (5-10 minutes) Login with Google using your University of Michigan account to create a new Zoom account Your instructor will send a meeting invite through your calendar, as a Canvas link or directly in an email Additional Notes:<\/strong> To share a personal audio or video feed, you will need a webcam and\/or microphone. You can also use your smartphone to share video \/ audio. You can use the Class Absence Reporting<\/a> application to let your instructor know you will be attending remotely. Getting Started with Zoom<\/a><\/td>Any Location<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Attending Office Hours and discussions remotely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your instructor holds Office Hours or an outside of class discussion via videoconferencing:<\/strong><\/td>Your instructor will provide you a link in Canvas or via email to Zoom. Video conferencing with Zoom allows for medium and small size courses to meet virtually. Tools include: chat, whiteboard, screen sharing, annotation tool, breakout rooms, file sharing. Getting Started with Zoom<\/a> Other tools your instructor may use:<\/strong> Canvas Discussions allow students and instructors to hold a virtual class discussion from various remote locations. (best for asynchronous discussion) Canvas Discussions How to Information<\/a> Canvas Chat allows students and instructors to hold a real-time class discussion from various remote locations. (best for synchronous discussion) Canvas Chat How to Information<\/a> Canvas Groups allow the instructor to quickly and automatically break students into pairs or groups for a course activity like think-pair-share via a Group Discussion or Assignment. Canvas Groups How to information<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Web\/Video Conference Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

U-M ITS VIDEOCONFERENCING TOOL COMPARISON<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Product<\/th>Product Support<\/strong><\/th>Host a Meeting<\/strong><\/th>Tips for hosting a meeting<\/strong><\/th>Join a Meeting<\/strong><\/th>Tips for joining a meeting<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Zoom:<\/strong><\/td>Zoom Product Support<\/a><\/td>Host a Zoom Meeting<\/a><\/td>Review how to host a Zoom Meeting<\/a> for instructions on hosting a Zoom meeting.<\/td>Join a Zoom Meeting<\/a><\/td>Enter the Meeting ID provided to you from the meeting organizer<\/td><\/tr>
Google Meet:<\/strong><\/td>Google Meet Support<\/a><\/td>Host a Google Meet<\/a><\/td>Getting Started with Google Meet<\/a><\/td>Join a Google Meet<\/td>Click on Google Meet URL (link) from email or Canvas link.<\/td><\/tr>
Webex:<\/strong><\/td>Webex Product Support<\/a><\/td>Host a Webex Meeting<\/a>
(license needed)<\/td>		Ensure you have the Webex app installed on your device first. If you do not have the app installed, consult this page to download and install the Webex Desktop App<\/a>.

How to start a Webex Meeting<\/a><\/td>		Join a Webex Meeting<\/a><\/td>Click on the meeting invite link from your Calendar app.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Screen Capture\/Recording Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Product<\/th>Product Support<\/strong><\/th>Tips for screen recording<\/strong><\/th>Save screen recording<\/strong><\/th>Tips for sharing screen recordings<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Kaltura:<\/strong><\/td>Kaltura Product Support<\/a><\/td>Capture and Recording Options<\/a><\/td>Save Kaltura screen recordings<\/a><\/td>How to post Kaltura screen recordings<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How to conduct Research remotely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Connect to university research resources:<\/strong><\/td>A U-M Virtual Private Network (VPN)<\/a> is required to access the Great Lakes HPC Cluster<\/a>,<\/td><\/tr>
Access research data storage:<\/strong><\/td>Contact ARC-TS at hpc-support@umich.edu<\/a> to arrange alternative access to your data if you cannot access data stored on Turbo Research Storage, Locker Large-File Storage, or Data Den Research Archive.<\/td><\/tr>
Data transfer:<\/strong><\/td>For reliable file transfers with or without VPN, use Globus File Transfer<\/a> to access your research data. Globus is supported on the Great Lakes HPC Cluster, Lighthouse HPC Cluster, ConFlux, and the ThunderX Cluster. For other systems, continue to use other supported transfers. Contact hpc-support@umich.edu<\/a> for help.<\/td><\/tr>
Factset:<\/strong><\/td>More information to come.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Teaching and Student Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How Students attend class Remotely<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Attend class remotely:<\/strong><\/td>If you need to attend class remotely, check with your instructor. You may be asked to join lectures in real time via Zoom<\/a> or in Canvas.<\/td><\/tr>
University software:<\/strong><\/td>Most software provided in the Campus Computing Sites<\/a> can also be accessed from personal or university devices using Virtual Sites or Apps Anywhere.<\/td><\/tr>
General tips for learning and studying remotely:<\/strong><\/td>Download the Canvas app<\/a> to view class materials and participate online from your mobile device. The app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n