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ClassTech FAQ for AY21
Searchable frequently asked questions document related to classroom technology questions regarding didactic lectures to VM1, VM2, and VM3 students during AY21.
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Question: Can lecturer's still bring their own device to the classroom to use to present materials?
Answer: No, if it is a core curriculum class. These classes will be using Echo360 to simulcast, and not all rooms support recording of auxillary audio input.
Question: Do I need to upload my lecture slides to Echo360?
Answer: No, not your full powerpoint. Do focus on uploading any activities (polls, quizzes) or media (video files, YouTube) to Echo360 ahead of time.
Question: Will lecturers be able to hear students in the synchronous rooms or remote students?
Answer: No. They will have to submit questions via chat.
Question: Will lecturers be able to see students in the synchronous rooms or remote students?
Answer: No.
Question: Will lectures be provided with my own microphone?
Answer: Yes.
Question: Will lecturers be recorded?
Answer: Yes, in addition to the recording the screen being projected, the instructor will be simulcast and recorded from a web camera.
Question: Can Zoom be used during a VM1, VM2 or VM3 class?
Answer: Please contact IT@vetmed.illinois.edu a minimum of 72 hrs in advance if you need to use Zoom. Not all rooms support audio/video integration of Zoom with the simulcast solution (Echo360 live). Currently restricted to BSB 2251, 2258 and 2271C only.
Question: Can remote lectures be connected into a VM1, VM2 or VM3 class?
Answer: Please contact IT@vetmed.illinois.edu a minimum of 72 hrs in advance if having a guest or remote lecturer. Not all rooms support audio/video integration of Zoom with the simulcast solution (Echo360 live).