[CCoE Notice] Class Density Modification Assistance

[Knudsen, Rachel W]

Fall 2021 Instructors

If you intend to modify your class density for the start of the Fall semester as indicated by the Provost and will be utilizing Team or Zoom in your classroom you are more than welcome to reach out to me (jcmcdonough at uh.edu<mailto:jcmcdonough at uh.edu>)  to get help with a practice run before classes begin. Some classrooms have a desktop computer and some do not and some classrooms have a webcam and some do not. In either case it would be best for you to drop by the room ahead of time and see what type of setup there is available and if you will need to use your own laptop/tablet. It would be best to try out the equipment and ensure if works for you as you intent to use it the first day of classes. It will help you to determine if you need simple things such as an adaptor for the projector etc. Below and attached I have provided a guide on selecting between Team or Zoom for your class if you will be recording the lecture or having a live broadcast. Just reach out to me so we can set up a day and time or just have a general discussion about your options.  Thanks and have a good semester. JC  McDonough, 713-743-9972, jcmcdonough at uh.edu<mailto:jcmcdonough at uh.edu>

Hyflex, Synchronous, and Asynchronous Class Lectures

Over the last year instructors have been introduced to Hyflex, Synchronous and Asynchronous modes of teaching classes with new recording/live broadcast options available for online delivery. Below you will find the most used options for recording/live broadcasting your lectures depending upon the type of class you are teaching. Use this guide to determine the best option for your lectures.


Mode of Instruction

Method of Recording/live broadcasting

When to Record

Instructor Prep time and technical challenges

Team

Zoom

Mediasite

Hyflex

Yes

Yes

No - Does not have live broadcast capable

For asynchronous students and those unable to attend synchronously/face to face

High prep time depending upon instructor’s level of technical knowledge of application and ability to schedule and conduct live sessions.

Synchronous Online

Yes

Yes

No - Does not have live broadcast capable

For students unable to attend synchronously

High prep time depending upon instructor’s level of technical knowledge of application and ability to schedule and conduct live sessions.

Asynchronous Online

Yes

Yes

Designated Rooms

For online asynchronous students

Medium prep time depending upon instructor’s level of technical knowledge of using application and equipment.

Face to Face

Yes

Yes

Designated Rooms

For students unable to attend Face to Face

Medium prep time depending upon instructor’s level of technical knowledge of using application and equipment.



Recording/Live Broadcasting for Hyflex, Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Courses

Instructors for online courses can provide students recorded or live lectures by using readily available tools such as Team, Zoom and Mediasite. Choosing the appropriate tool dependents upon the room and available equipment. The most widely available recording tools at UH are indicated below:

·         Team – Provided by the University. Can be used to record for asynchronous or conduct live synchronous classes. Recordings can be placed online for students to view. Microphone and camera will be needed to record using this method. Most UH classrooms are equipped with a webcam for this application.
Online tutorials: Microsoft Teams – Instruction @ UH<https://www.instruction.uh.edu/knowledgebase_category/microsoft-teams/>

·         Zoom – Not provided by the university. Can be purchased by departments. Can be used to record for asynchronous or conduct live synchronous classes. Recordings can be placed online for students to view. Microphone and camera will be needed to record using this method. Most UH classrooms are equipped with a webcam for this application.
Online tutorials: Zoom – Instruction @ UH<https://www.instruction.uh.edu/knowledgebase_category/zoom/>

·         Mediasite – Will be phased out and will be deprecated for support next year. Instructors are encouraged to utilize Team or Zoom. Only available in designated classrooms. Can be used to record classes. Does not have live streaming capability for synchronous classes. The recordings can be placed online for students to view. Microphone and camera are provided with this method. Limited support will be provided. If system is not working or instructor is unable to get the equipment to work, then instructor will need to quickly switch to Team or Zoom.  Contact JC McDonough (jcmconough at uh.edu<mailto:jcmconough at uh.edu>) to see if this method will work for you.



Federal Regulations for Synchronous/Asynchronous/Online Courses
Engineering instructors teaching a synchronous/asynchronous class will need to follow the new Federal Regulations which requires at least two activities totaling 50-60 minutes every week as indicted by the website: https://uh.edu/power-on/rsi/



Joseph “JC”  McDonough
Instructional Designer
Cullen College of Engineering
University of Houston
713-743-9972<tel:713-743-9972>
jcmcdonough at uh.edu<mailto:jcmcdonough at uh.edu>
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