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Audio & Video Basics in Virtual Classroom

 

This page will provide the basic instructions and troubleshooting tips regarding the use of audio and video within a Virtual Classroom Meeting space.

Quick Tips

Will you speak, or listen only?

  1. If you intend to speak/present at any point, click the microphone icon. Please note: you will need to allow permission for your browser to access your mic.
  2. If you are going to listen only and do not intend to speak, click the headphone icon.
  3. Do NOT click the X, as you will be unable to speak or listen.

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Echo Test

The echo test will ensure that your microphone and speakers are working within our system. Only click the thumbs up icon if you can hear yourself, and if you do not hear yourself, click the thumbs down icon.


echo text image

Audio Settings

If you fail the echo test, you may:

  1. need to change your microphone source.
  2. need to change your speaker source.
  3. test your speakers here.
  4. retry the echo test after changing the settings.

audio settings icon

Meeting Audio

join with audio icon

If you don’t see the mic symbol, no one can hear you. You’ll need to click Join Audio.

pulsing icon

Make sure the mic symbol is pulsing when you’re speaking.

mute icon

You can mute and unmute yourself.

leave audio icon

If you click Leave Audio, you’ll no longer be able to speak or hear audio.

Webcam Sharing

Now that you’re all set with audio, you could share your webcam. In Virtual Classroom, up to 7 webcams can be shared simultaneously. Depending on the settings, you may or may not be allowed to have your webcam shared. For more info, please review the sharing tutorial on how to share your webcam within a Virtual Classroom meeting.