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Part 1 'First Time Use'

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    First of All

    Benefits of Using Collaborate for Classes

    • Want to easily conduct synchronous bidirectional classes based on CLE
    • Want to check attendance afterwards
    • Want to view students' reactions in real-time during class

    Recommended Browser

    Please use Chrome.

    *Other browsers may have limited functionalities.

    About This Introduction Guide

    • This guide is divided into three parts.
    • Part 1 introduces how to set up a link to Class Collaborate in your course's class.
      *Note that no restrictive operations for distributing lecture materials are necessary.
    • Part 2 explains how to conduct remote lectures.
    • Part 3 introduces the methods for streaming videos and chat functionality.

    Using Collaborate in Class

    In Collaborate, there are two main features prepared: 'Course Room' and 'Session'.

    1. Course Room: Available for access at all times
    2. Session: Used for each class with scheduled time

    Attendance can be checked in both, but using 'Session' may make attendance management easier.

    This guide will cover setting up a 'Session'. 

    Creating a Session

    1. Click on the [...] next to Class Collaborate, and then click on [Edit Course Room Settings].
    2. Click on [Create Session].

    Session Setting

    1. Setting the Session Title
      (The name entered here will be displayed as a link.)
    2. Setting Guest Access Permission
      Check the box if allowing access to external guests (without OU Personal ID.)
      For use in class, uncheck the box.

    3. Setting Start and End Date and Time
      Set the start and end date and time. (Example assumes the first period class on 4/9.
      End time is set for 10 minutes later.)
      Early Entry is the setting for how many minutes before the class students can access. (Default is set to 15 minutes before the start time.)
      If using the session at the same day and time each week, check [Repeat Session] and further settings are possible.

    4. Session Detail Settings
      Set details like participant roles. It's okay to leave unchanged for now.
      For details, see Role Settings.
    5. Session Settings Completed
      Clicking the link will give you access to the lecture screen
      *Since it cannot be used until the set time, use the Course Room (the session that is always open)　for checking the operation of Collaborate.

    Supplement: Role Settings

    About Roles

    • There are three types.
      • Participants, Presenter, and Moderator
      • By default, registrants and TAs are Moderators, and students are Participants.
    • Moderators have full permissions (not given to students)
    • Screen sharing is possible only for Moderators and Presenters. (Presenters can share screens without being given moderator privileges.) If you want students to share their screen too, change their role to Presenter. (adjust during session as needed)

    What Participants Can Do

    • Unchecking this will hide boxing, etc., and participants will not be able to use that function.
      (Can be changed by the Moderator during the session)

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