Preparing for Hybrid Classes
Setting up Zoom Meeting
For all scenarios, a Zoom meeting is required for participants to connect into. See Video Conferencing for more information on setting up Zoom meetings.
Scenario 1 – HyFlex Rooms
For rooms with built-in HyFlex equipment, no additional equipment setup is required. Follow the instructions in the room to use the equipment, and connect to the Zoom meeting room.
- 1005 (Moot Court) – Partial HyFlex: The Moot Court has a built-in camera, but does not have audience mics. Have in-person students connect to the Zoom session on their laptops to ask questions and participate in the chat, for the benefit of remote participants.
- 0002 / 2001 – Full HyFlex: These rooms have built-in cameras, additional reference screens and audience microphones.
Scenario 2 – Non HyFlex Rooms – Remote Guest Participant
A guest speaker can be brought virtually into the classroom using the built-in equipment in any classroom.
Note that in this scenario, the remote participant will not be able to see into the classroom.
Video: Connect the classroom computer to the Zoom meeting setup. The remote participant will be broadcast to the classroom via the built-in equipment.
Audio: The remote participant will hear anything broadcast to the classroom microphone (if available in a lecture hall).
Audience Participation: In-person participants can connect to the Zoom meeting room using their laptops. In-person participants should ensure their microphones are muted to avoid feedback issues in the room.
Scenario 3 – Non HyFlex Rooms – Remote Participant
A guest speaker can be brought virtually into the classroom using the built-in equipment in any classroom. Additional equipment allows the guest speaker to engage with video and audio in the class.
Video: Connect the classroom computer to the Zoom meeting setup. The remote participant will be broadcast to the classroom via the built-in equipment.
The instructor should connect their laptop, and using either the built-in camera, or an external webcam, should connect to the meeting room. The camera can be pointed towards the in-person participants, or the instructor as desired.
Audio: The remote participant will hear anything broadcast to the classroom microphone (if available in a lecture hall).
Audience Participation: In-person participants can connect to the Zoom meeting room using their laptops. In-person participants should ensure their microphones are muted to avoid feedback issues in the room.
Scenario 4 – Non HyFlex Rooms – Remote Participant Enhanced Experience
A guest speaker can be brought virtually into the classroom using the built-in equipment in any classroom. Additional equipment allows the guest speaker to engage with video and audio in the class.
Important Note: The Meeting Owl is a self-service device that must be signed out and operated by the instructor.
See Meeting Owls for detailed instructions on planning the use of and setting up a Meeting Owl.
Video: Connect the classroom computer to the Zoom meeting setup. The remote participant will be broadcast to the classroom via the built-in equipment.
The instructor should connect their laptop and a Meeting Owl to the meeting room. The camera can be pointed towards the in-person participants, or the instructor as desired.
Audio: The remote participant will both hear and broadcast through the speaker built-into the Meeting Owl.
Audience Questions: In-person participants can use the Meeting Owl microphone to ask questions.