Webex Student Guide
Webex is a video conferencing platform that connects students and instructors in a virtual environment.
WebEx Set-up
Equipment Requirements for Webex:
Depending on the type of "meeting" you'll be joining, the equipment described below will allow for the best experience during a Webex session. It's possible that your instructor may only require audio conferencing and not video.
- Laptop, mobile device, or desktop computer connected to the internet.
- Microphone (both integrated and external USB microphones work well).
- Most laptops have an integrated microphone but make sure it's enabled.
- You can also opt to use a microphone headset.
- Webcam (both integrated and external USB webcams work well)
- Most laptops have an integrated webcam but make sure it's enabled.
Using WebEx on a Mobile Device
Joining a Webex meeting from a mobile device:
To get started, download the Cisco Webex Meetings app and install it on your device. The app is available for iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets.
- Click on the link provided by your instructor in Blackboard or open an invitation email, then select "Join meeting".
- When asked to open in "Webex" select "Open."
- If asked about terms and services, select "I Accept."
- Enter your name and an email address.
- When asked if Webex has permission to use your microphone and camera, select "OK."
- You may need to un-mute your microphone and enable camera. You can do so by clicking on the microphone and camera icons.
- You can also choose how you would like connect to audio by selecting the "Audio Connection" dropdown menu.
- Then tap "Join" to enter the meeting.
WebEx Help
Using WebEx on a Laptop or Desktop Computer
Joining a Webex meeting from Windows or Mac:
- Click on the Webex meeting link provided by your instructor. This link will be available via Blackboard or in the form of an email invitation.
- If prompted, click on "Save file" from browser pop-up.
- Alternatively, you can choose to cancel the download and click on the "Join from your browser" link.
- You will be prompted to enter your name and an email address. Click "Next."
- Select "Join meeting"
- To enable audio and video capabilities, click on the microphone and camera icons.
- Once you're in the meeting "room," you can click on the chat icon to expand the chat window.
Background Options
Change your background before a meeting starts:
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Click Change background and select the option of your choice.
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To blur your background, simply click on the Blur option.
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To use a different virtual background, click on any from the options provided.
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To use your own image for the virtual background, tap the + icon and look for an image file that is already saved on your device.
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Webex recommends that you use an image that's 1280 × 720 pixels in size or larger. Images must be in the .jpg or .png format.
Change your background during a meeting:
- To change your background once a meeting is in progress, click on the video settings icon that looks like a circle with three dots.
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To blur your background, simply click on the Blur option.
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To use a different virtual background, click on any from the options provided.
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To use your own image for the virtual background, tap the + icon and look for an image file that is already saved on your device.
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Webex recommends that you use an image that's 1280 × 720 pixels in size or larger. Images must be in the .jpg or .png format.
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Once you've made your selection, click Apply and meeting attendees will now see your virtual background.
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Webex will retain your background selection for your next meeting.
