EPD - Technology - Web Conferencing - How to Access Webex Meetings in an EPD Course

This document describes how to join a webex meetings session from an EPD Course

Note: Most EPD courses use Blackboard Ultra as their web conferencing tool. If you see a link to Bb Collaborate Ultra in the left navigation of your course, please see [Link for document 80075 is unavailable at this time]

Getting Started

First, access the Webex web conference via the course site/learning management system (LMS). 
  1. Access and log into the online course site.
  2. Go to the Canvas Course Dashboard.
  3. Enter your NetID and password and click Log in.

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  4. Locate the appropriate course and click on it.
  5. Click on Live Web Conferences 
  6. This opens a new Webex Meetings page
  7. Click Agree in the prompt to agree to the UW Madison Online Collaboration terms. For more information see [Link for document 99583 is unavailable at this time].

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  8. If you already have Webex installed, this prompt will appear in the desktop client.
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  9. Next, you will see a prompt to open the Webex desktop client or enter your name and email address to connect
    • If you do not have Webex installed, you may install the application or click on the join from Web browser link at the bottom of the new page

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  10. Enter your name and email address, then in the new window, click Join Meeting
  11. If you are using a web browser to connect, you may see a message notifying you to allow the browser to access audio and video

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  12. Click Allow to allow Webex to use the microphone

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Using Webex Meetings

Audio

You may use your computer for audio, or call in with your phone.

To use your Computer Audio

  • Click on Join Meeting. Your audio will connect automatically
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To Call in with a Telephone

  1. Click on Use Computer for Audio 

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  2. Select Call In from the drop down

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  3. Click Join Meeting to connect

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  4. Once you join the conference, click on the phone icon:101670PhoneIcon.png
  5. A new window will display the dial in numbers

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For additional help setting up audio see: Connect to Audio and Video in Cisco Webex Meetings

Muting

The microphone is muted if it is red
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The microphone is unmuted if it is dark grey
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Chat

  • Click on the chat icon to open the chat panel: 101670ChatIcon.png
  • If you are using the desktop app, you can click on the dropdown to determine whether to send the chat to Everyone
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  • or specific individuals
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  • If you are using a web browser, you can chat with all
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For additional information see: How Do I Send a Chat Message?

Troubleshooting

[Link for document 88023 is unavailable at this time] (Windows)
[Link for document 98268 is unavailable at this time]

Keywords:
EPD, webex meetings, ethics iv  
Doc ID:
101670
Owned by:
Rebecca K. in EPD Department Resources
Created:
2020-05-04
Updated:
2020-05-08
Sites:
Engineering Professional Development - Department Resources