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* After the instructor has plugged in their device, they must go to the upper middle of the screen, and click on "'''Share your Webcam'''".  
 
* After the instructor has plugged in their device, they must go to the upper middle of the screen, and click on "'''Share your Webcam'''".  
 
** You'll be presented with a Webcam Settings dialog box.  
 
** You'll be presented with a Webcam Settings dialog box.  
*** In the '''Webcam Settings''' dialog box, you must click on the '''Start Sharing''' button to display your Webcam or click Cancel.  
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*** In the '''Webcam Settings''' dialog box, (you may have to click on "Allow"), you must click on the '''Start Sharing''' button to display your Webcam or click Cancel.  
 
*** Optionally, you can change the device you're using and change the size of your webcam display.  
 
*** Optionally, you can change the device you're using and change the size of your webcam display.  
 
** Your webcam will display in the Webcams area, usually located in the lower left corner of the default presentation.
 
** Your webcam will display in the Webcams area, usually located in the lower left corner of the default presentation.

Revision as of 17:04, 2 March 2018

Webcam Features

The instructor can display their webcam, as well as students.

  • After the instructor has plugged in their device, they must go to the upper middle of the screen, and click on "Share your Webcam".
    • You'll be presented with a Webcam Settings dialog box.
      • In the Webcam Settings dialog box, (you may have to click on "Allow"), you must click on the Start Sharing button to display your Webcam or click Cancel.
      • Optionally, you can change the device you're using and change the size of your webcam display.
    • Your webcam will display in the Webcams area, usually located in the lower left corner of the default presentation.
  • Note: Students can perform the same steps to display their webcams.

Webcam FAQ's

  • Instructors can move their cursor over student webcam displays, click on the microphone icon, and mute or unmute them.
    • Instructors can also click on the "X" in the upper right area of a student webcam display, and close the display.
  • Can instructors permanently lock the students from using their webcams? YES, see the Users Area above for details.