Overview of TechConnect Zoom (ConferZoom) in Canvas

Overview of TechConnect Zoom (ConferZoom) in Canvas

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The Canvas integration with TechConnect Zoom (ConferZoom) facilitates single sign on to web conferences scheduled by your instructor. The easy to use interface displays details about upcoming sessions, event recordings, and virtual appointment bookings with instructors. You have the option to set up email notifications of upcoming events and appointments, and integrate with your personal calendar.

To enter the TechConnect Zoom (ConferZoom) integration, click the 'ConferZoom' button which appears in your course menu.

Connect to a Live Session

Your instructor will schedule the live class sessions; the sessions will appear on the 'Event Calendar' page. The next two sessions will appear on the left side, the 'Join' button will appear 15 minutes before the start of the session.

On the Event Calendar page the 'Join' button will appear 15 minutes prior to the start time and appear under 'Event happening now'. Or, from the view, expand the event name and click 'Join'.

Calendar View Options

Choose to view by Day, Week, or Agenda. Day and Week views will show events hour by hour on each day. The Agenda view is a summarized list of scheduled events. Change the week of the view by clicking on the drop-down arrow to open the calendar, or use the side arrows to advance or go back one week at a time.

View Recordings

Select the Event Recordings tab to view a list of recordings:

Several file formats may be offered from a recording:

MP4 – Audio, Video, Content, Audio Transcript/Caption opens on a media player

MP4 (Streaming) - Audio, Video, Content, Audio Transcript/Caption, run on the web

Transcript – A text file of the conversation

Transcript (Streaming) Text file of the conversation when viewed on the web

M4A - Audio only files, open on a media player

MP4 (Streaming) - Audio, Video, Content, Audio Transcript/Caption, runs on the web

CHAT - A text file of the Chat conversation

The Audio Transcript is associated with the recording. Click on the ‘CC’ icon to overlay the text onto the video. The text also appears in the chat window when clicking on ‘Audio Transcript’ button.

Email Settings for Upcoming Event Notification

Receive email reminder notification of upcoming events and appointments, as well as changes to scheduled appointments. Select 'Account Settings' on the top right, then 'Email' on the left.

General

Identity Email Address: This is the primary e-mail address in your learning management
system. When notifications are enabled, this will be your default email.
Messaging Email Address: Elect to receive your notifications at an email other than the
default 'Identity Email'. Enter the new email then click 'Send Verification'. When you receive the verification email you are required to enter your 'Identity Email Address' (in #1 above) to complete the process.

Email Subscriptions

Reminders: Choose to receive an e-mail reminder for an upcoming event or appointment.
Define how long prior to each event you would like to be notified. Alerts will appear in email on computers and devices where your email program is installed.
Scheduling Changes: Choose the time interval for when you want to receive an e-mail
notification about any changes to or cancellation of scheduled appointments.
Schedule Itinerary: Choose the time interval for when you want to receive a summary list of events for the following week.

Personal Calendar Integration

You can set personal calendar applications to subscribe to a list of your upcoming sessions.

Supported applications include Apple iPad / iPhone Calendar, Evolution, Google Calendar, One Calendar for Windows 10 (Account type: WebCal), Mozilla Thunderbird (with Lightning), Outlook for Windows (Home -> Add Calendar -> From Internet), Outlook.com, Zoho Calendar, and any other application which has subscription support for iCalendar / ICS / WebCal. Please note several applications claim to have support, but they do not actually work, such as AOL Calendar, KOrganizer, Yahoo! Mail.

When you click on the "Personal Calendar" tab on the navigation bar, you will be presented with a link to a personal iCalendar / ICS / WebCal feed.

Paste this link into your calendar software subscription section. It is important to subscribe instead of performing a one-time import, as this link is to a feed which changes over time.

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