Hello everyone,
In light of the switchover to ISU’s online based instructions and meetings, the VRAC wants to
provide you easily accessible technology options to assist with the transition. These include but
are not limited to online meetings, instruction/teaching, recording your desktop and other remote
computing resources. We have highlighted a list of services available and a brief description on
getting started with them below.
If you are familiar with a certain program or an online technology that works best for you, please
continue to use it by all means. If you are not familiar with any online meeting software, then
start with either WebEx or Google Meet as they will provide the most versatile options for you
going forward. Sections 1 - 3 in this document lists various available technologies, and
subsequent sections describe details - installation, instructions, limitations, etc.
1. Remote Course and Meeting Technology Options:
● Zoom - Share video, screen, mic with up to 100 people, time limit of 40 minutes.
● Google Meet - Share video, sceen, mic with up to 250 people, no time limit.
● Microsoft Teams - Chat and share files with up to 5000 people, time limit of 8 hours.
● WebEx Meetings - Share video, screens, mic, and whiteboard with up to 1000 people,
time limit of 24 hours.
● Panopto - Record lectures and upload them for students to view.
● YouTube - Live stream to millions or record and share with selective audience.
● Canvas - Canvas is the ISU content management solution to integrate your class work
with your students online.
2. Recording Software for Recording your screen:
● Windows Game Bar - The easiest and quickest way to record in Windows with software
already built into your computer.
● Apple Quicktime - The easiest and quickest way to record on a Mac with software
already built into your computer.
● OBS Studio - The most versatile way to record your computer, whether it’s Windows,
Mac, or Linux.
● Simple Screen Recorder - Linux.
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