Choosing the Right Digital Conferencing Setup: Classes or Meeting
Check out this 2 page chart outlining the various scenarios VIU campus community members may have for their needs - and the possible answers.
Choosing the Right Digital Conferencing Set Up
Ideas for Teaching Online or via Video Conferencing
Check out the handout outlining ideas for teaching fully online, blended or face-to-face courses with digital conferencing capabilities. Also see a few thoughts on hosting meetings with enhancements from digital conferencing. Version (Sept 2018) is a start. There are many other ideas you can explore for teaching or hosting meetings with web or video conferencing.
Ideas for Teaching with Web or Video Conferencing
Finding and Booking a Technology Enhanced Room
We have a number of meeting rooms and classrooms that are set up for video conferencing at VIU. Please consult this chart to determine what room is best for your needs. You will need to go through Room Bookings to check availability and book the room.
Instructional Spaces
| Room (Linked to more details) | Room Contents | Optimal Teaching Situation | Booking Details | VIU Online Rooms (Zoom) Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nanaimo |
Starleaf Video Conferencing Unit, microphone in ceilings and cameras, desktop computer |
Up to 70 people in a video conferencing class – best for lecture type classes as this room has tiered seating and front of room whiteboard |
Through Room Booking |
Video Conferencing – Require a Zoom Pro Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
Starleaf Video Conferencing Unit, microphones in ceiling and camera, desktop computer |
Up to 30 people in a video conferencing class – best for all types of classes as the flexible seating and arrangement with 2 screens allows for many possibilities |
Through Room Booking |
Video Conferencing – Require a Zoom Pro Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
LifeSize Video Conferencing Unit, central desktop microphone and camera, laptop |
Technically not an instructional space. Up to 20 people in a video conferencing class – best for seminar type classes Camera is oriented to length of room, not ideal for using whiteboard or interactive classes, using a projector etc. |
Through Room Booking |
Video Conferencing – Require a Zoom Pro Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Cowichan |
LifeSize Video Conferencing Unit, central desktop microphone and camera, laptop |
Up to 20 people in a video conferencing class - best for seminar and lecture-style classes due to flexibility and front of room ability. |
Through Room Booking |
Video Conferencing –Require a Zoom Pro Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Cowichan |
Starleaf Video Conferencing Unit, microphones in ceiling and camera, desktop computer |
Up to 30 people in a video conferencing class – best for all types of classes as the flexible seating and arrangement with 2 screens allows for many possibilities |
Through Room Booking |
Video Conferencing –Require a Zoom Pro Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Powell River |
LifeSize Video Conferencing Unit, central desktop microphone and camera, instructor station |
Up to 20 people in a video conferencing class - best for seminar and lecture-style classes due to flexibility and front of room ability. |
Through Room Booking |
Video Conferencing –Require a Zoom Pro Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
Meeting Spaces
| Room | Room Contents | Optimal Meeting/Teaching Situation | Booking Details | VIU Online Rooms (Zoom) Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B210 - R205
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the screen, microphones hanging from ceiling, computer connected to data projector |
Up to 24 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the screen, microphones hanging from ceiling, computer connected to data projector |
Up to 10 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the screen, microphones hanging from ceiling, computer connected to data projector |
Up to 10 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the screen, microphones hanging from ceiling, computer connected to data projector |
Up to 14 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the screen, microphones hanging from ceiling, computer connected to data projector |
Up to 16 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the screen, microphones hanging from ceiling, computer connected to data projector |
Up to 14 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the screen, microphones hanging from ceiling, computer connected to data projector |
Up to 15 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the TV unit with microphone in it |
Up to 10 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the screen, microphones hanging from ceiling, computer connected to data projector |
Up to 20 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the screen, microphones hanging from ceiling, computer connected to data projector |
Not visible in Room Booking, bookable through Outlook through Maxine Stewart |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
|
Nanaimo |
Webcam over the screen, microphones hanging from ceiling, computer connected to data projector |
Up to 16 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
LifeSize Video Conferencing Unit, microphone and cameras, laptop |
Up to 7 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
Video Conferencing – Require a Zoom Pro Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
Nanaimo |
2 Webcams, one at front and one at back of room. Wireless microphones, instructor station |
Up to 40 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
VIUOnline Rooms (Zoom) – Require a Zoom Basic Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |
|
B610 - R108 Powell River |
LifeSize Video Conferencing Unit, microphone and cameras, laptop |
Up to 10 people in a web conference call Best for Meetings, Seminars, Interviews |
Through Room Booking |
Video Conferencing – Require a Zoom Pro Account for Use from LearnSupport@viu.ca |