Conferences

Teachers vary in whether they use Microsoft Teams or Zoom for online meetings with students. They also differ in whether they use the same meeting link throughout the semester and place it at the top of the course home page, or provide a new meeting link each week. Online meetings are also often shown in the course calendar, together with a link for joining the meeting. It is possible to join a meeting through a web browser, so it is not necessary to have the apps installed on your computer, although the apps may offer some additional features.

Teachers may have different expectations for student participation in online meetings, but in general it is considered desirable for students to have their camera on. It is also a good idea to remember to mute your microphone while others are speaking, to reduce background noise and interruptions.

Students can also set up online meetings themselves, for example on a page in a group home area or elsewhere where the Rich Content Editor is used.