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Please read the Getting Started<\/a> section before proceeding<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Attending Class Remotely<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Web\/Video Conference Solutions<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Attending Office Hours & discussions remotely<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
How to conduct Research remotely<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\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><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/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
<\/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 scp\/sftp or other supported transfer. 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<\/h4>\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