16 Zoom and ProctorTrack

Tips before starting class:

• Join with your camera off and your audio muted. If you unmute yourself at any time, please remember to re-mute after speaking.
• Avoid the echo! If you have the option, please use headphones or a headset. If you are on the phone, please turn your computer speakers all the way down. We can get an echo when the phone picks up your computer audio.
• You can view the control panel by hovering your mouse at the bottom of the screen. On the control panel, you can view Participants, Polls, Chat, Share Screen, Record, Captions, Breakout Rooms, etc.

Suggestions on using PowerPoints:

• Leave visuals on the screen for a longer time than you would in a face-to-face class. It may take more time for students to view and read the material on the screen.
• Use high contrasting colors for slide backgrounds and text – Light print color text on a dark background. (i.e. white with black text or blue background with white text).
• Purposely leave some words out the slides so students need to attend class and take notes.
• Post a PowerPoint recording with audio and/or PowerPoint file without audio to UR Courses for student review.

Remote Proctoring:

The University of Regina has recently purchased a license to the ProctorTrack remote proctoring platform, which provides a system for verifying identity, and monitoring timed remotely delivered exams administered via UR Courses. This remote proctoring option allows University of Regina students to continue with remote learning in the current environment. This remote proctoring tool will be only used for invigilating exams and investigating suspected academic misconduct cases.