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Video Conferencing

Guides to Google Meet, Canvas Conferences, and BlueJeans for video conferencing.

Overview

Video Conferencing Tools

What are they?

Video conferences are synchronous online meetings. Their common uses include:

  • Guest Speakers
  • Online Office Hours
  • Online Study Sessions
  • Synchronous Remote Classes
  • Virtual Meetings

What Conferencing tools does NNU Offer?

  • Google Meet™
  • Canvas Conferences through BigBlueButton
  • BlueJeans™

View the options on the left to see each tool and determine which tool or combination of tools is right for you.

Teaching and Video Conferencing

Teaching while using synchronous video conferencing has its challenges but can engage remote students in your face-to-face course. They can also be used to record classes even if no one is joining the virtual meeting. Here are a few resources to use while teaching with video conferencing.