College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Student Resources
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Message for Students
At the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, your health, safety, and well-being are our top priority. During this time of disruption due to COVID-19, you likely have many questions about your classes, internships, or community-based activities. Know that we are here to help you.
This website contains useful information and resources to help you while the University continues instruction through online or other alternative means. We will continue to provide updates to keep you informed. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out.
Carmen Agouridis, Ph.D., P.E., M.P.P.
Associate Dean for Instruction
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Students Tips for Online Meetings
Whether you’re new to online course delivery or a seasoned veteran, check out these helpful tips.
Check with your professors. Some professors will want to meet online during your regularly scheduled class times while others may record lectures for you to view at any time.
Online meetings are a lot like in-person meetings. The main differences are the technology used and how you communicate. Here are helpful tips on how to participate in an online meeting.
Zoom is cloud-based platform for video and audio conferencing. Many professors are using Zoom to hold online classes. If you are using a web browser, Zoom will download automatically when you start your first meeting. If you are using a mobile device, you will need the Zoom app. Review this guide for accessing a meeting using the Zoom app.
No, you do not need a Zoom account to join a meeting. You will receive an invitation to a meeting that contains a unique meeting ID. You will need meeting ID to access the meeting.
Access Zoom’s Download Center where you can download the app. If you are using a mobile device, go to Zoom Mobile Apps.
Before joining a Zoom meeting, you should test your audio and video.
Each Zoom meeting has a unique meeting ID. You will need this ID to join a Zoom meeting on your computer or mobile device. If joining from a tablet or phone, you will need the Zoom app.
Yes, you can join by phone. If your professor is sharing files live, you will not be able to see them. This method of joining a meeting is not recommended unless you are having difficulty connecting to a network for video or computer audio.
Yes, you can join by phone. If your professor is sharing files live, you will not be able to see them. This method of joining a meeting is not recommended unless you are having difficulty connecting to a network for video or computer audio.
Breakout rooms are smaller sessions split off from the main Zoom meeting. Breakout sessions are great for conducting group work during online class meeting times.
You can schedule Zoom meeting using multiple methods.
- Learn more about scheduling meetings with the Zoom app
- Access the web portal to schedule a meeting.
New to Zoom? The best thing you can do is practice.
- Join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with Zoom. Schedule a practice meeting with your friends or professor.
Best Practices for Online Meetings
Online meetings are a lot like in-person meetings. The main differences are the technology used and how you communicate. While this guide will help you prepare for your online meeting, nothing beats practice and common courtesy.
- Test in the same physical location you plan to participate.
- If you are using a laptop or mobile device, make sure it’s fully charged.
- Silence all other technology, such as your cell phone, and place a ‘do not disturb’ sign on your door.
- Arrive to your meeting 3-5 minutes early in case you run into connection issues.
- When you turn on your webcam, what’s in your background? Remove background items you don’t want anyone to see.
- Look at your camera when speaking and not an image on the screen.
- Avoid working on other tasks. You’ll miss out on valuable information and its visually distracting to others.
- Be careful of turning your head away from your devices microphone when talking.
- If you have a headphone and a dedicated microphone, use it. Others will hear you more clearly.
- Microphones can magnify sounds. Be aware of this when you are unmuted.
- Chat is a great to communicate with interrupting the flow of the meeting. You can communicate with everyone or specific participants.