Host Meetings Online
Your instructors may have a preference on which tool they use for teaching and communicating. Students should familiarize themselves with the web conferencing tool(s) that will be required for online learning.
For group projects and communicating with classmates, students can use Microsoft Teams or Google Meet.
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UIC supports several web-conferencing tools that enable virtual communication and collaboration.
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Zoom is a multi-functional video and audio conference web application that combines web-based meetings with integrated collaboration tools.
Zoom Tips
- As a best practice, Zoom session links should never be shared with uninvited or unauthorized guests, nor posted online on Facebook or public forums.
- UIC and your instructors value your safety and are dedicated to providing a safe and pleasant learning environment for all students.
- Update your Zoom name and display pronouns in Zoom. Learn more: go.uic.edu/preferred-name.
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Microsoft Teams is what Microsoft calls a “chat-based workspace” that facilitates real-time collaboration and allows people to come together to have casual conversations and create work plans.
Microsoft Teams Tips
- All UIC students, faculty, and staff can use MS Teams.
- You can use Teams on the web at teams.uic.edu
- You can also download and install MS Teams for your desktop, iOS, or Android device. The download files are available at teams.microsoft.com/downloads
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Google Meet is part of Google Workspace. Students can start a chat conversation, video call, or phone call using Wi-Fi with up to 100 people at a time.
Google Meet Tips
- Before using Meet, users need to create a UIC Google account. Learn more here.
- Google Meet is great for students collaborating, working on group projects, and team meetings.
- Google Meet accommodates up to 100 participants.
- Meet has screen capabilities but is limited to one person at a time.
- Google Meet meetings cannot be recorded.
- International Students: Please note, Google/Google Meet may be blocked in certain countries.