Finding a Webex Meeting or Training is complicated because they can show up in 3 places: the Webex web portal, Canvas, and Google Calendar.
Can I play a video during a Webex meeting?
Yes, but how you’ll play your video will depend on whether you have a file for your video or you’ll be playing it from a hosting site like YouTube.
Where can I find recorded Webex Meetings or Trainings?
When you record a Webex meeting, the recording is saved to the cloud and will appear within your miamioh.webex.com account.
Why does video for some students disappear during Webex meetings?
Webex will automatically turn off someone’s web cam during a meeting if their internet speed becomes too slow to to support it. This keeps them from getting dropped from the meeting and prevents audio from breaking up.
How do I schedule Webex meetings for a class that has combined sections in Canvas?
If you teach multiple sections of the same course, combining them into one course in Canvas makes a lot of things easier—except scheduling Webex meetings for class sessions.
How do I create breakout rooms in a Webex meeting?
Breakout sessions aren’t a feature in Webex Meetings—you’ll instead need to schedule a session in Zoom if you’d like to have your students work in small groups during class time. If your students will be working in the same groups all semester, you could also consider using Webex Teams for your class.
Can I download a list of attendees after a Webex meeting?
Yes! You can download an attendance roster for a Webex meeting after it has ended, but you’ll need to go to the Webex website.
How does Webex define “present” in attendance grading?
Webex’s “Attendance Grading” feature was very problematic, so it is no longer available within Canvas.
How do I invite a guest speaker to a Webex meeting?
This is a tricky question because you have two options: invite your speaker to join the meeting after it has started or create a meeting through the Webex website rather than within Canvas.
How do I share a file during a Webex meeting?
During a Webex meeting, you can share not only your screen but also individual files. When you click the Screen Share icon, you’ll be presented with a gallery of options that includes uploading a file.