Keeping your class running in the event of a snow cancellation, pandemic, or other emergency.
Below is a matrix highlighting some tools that are available to you for conducting Web Conferences and Virtual Classes or Meetings. If classes are canceled, Academic Technology for FAS can assist with any training that you or your teaching staff may need to prepare your plan.
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Tool |
Best for... |
Number of Students |
Information and Links |
Where to Find It |
| Zoom Video Conferencing | Web conferences with video, audio, screen sharing (online and integrated with Canvas) |
Unlimited (if >300, contact us at atg@fas.harvard.edu) |
harvard.zoom.us | |
| Recording Narration into your Powerpoint | Quick and easy distribution | Unlimited |
How to record audio narration in Powerpoint |
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Google Hangouts |
Video or Chat Conference |
9 if all are using video (More information at support.google.com) |
Video tutorial: Setting up a Google Hangout All Harvard College students already have Google accounts that they can use. With Google Hangouts, you can also share your screen, collaborate on homework in Google Docs, or watch YouTube videos together. |
g.harvard.edu (faculty and staff) college.harvard.edu (students) |
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Skype |
Video or Chat conferences |
25 (all will need Skype accounts) |
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Record Video Directly onto Canvas Page or Announcement |
posting asynchronous content |
unlimited |
How-to Guide: Recording video using the Rich Content Editor |
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Reuse of Past Lecture Videos |
courses where the content for that week is the same |
unlimited |
contact atg@fas.harvard.edu to assist |
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| WebEx Web Conferencing | Web conferences with video, audio, screen sharing, digital whiteboard | FAS faculty and staff can request WebEx accounts for short-term use through HUIT Communication & Collaboration Services |
Other ways for faculty to continue working with students when they are off campus include:
Posting Course Materials
- Post documents and other to your Canvas website:
- Record short videos for your students in Canvas
- Post past lecture videos (if available) to cover missed materials
- Collect Student Assignments in Canvas
- Canvas Quizzes
Communicating with students