Web Conferencing Tools
Webex and Microsoft Teams can be used to host meetings that do not require use of a dedicated conferencing room.
Features
| Feature |
Microsoft Teams |
Webex Meeting |
Conferencing Rooms1 |
| Session Management Tools |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Canvas Integration |
Teams in Canvas |
Webex for Instruction |
No |
| HD Video |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Application/screen sharing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Presentation/Document/Whiteboard Annotation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Breakout Rooms |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Text Chat |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Polling |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Viewer Statistics |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Recording |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Clinical/Secure Conferencing |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Live Streaming |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Use Cases
| Use |
Microsoft Teams |
Webex Meetings |
Conferencing Rooms1 |
| Full-featured virtual classroom |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Office hours or consultations |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Host guest presenters |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Conduct student presentations |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Host fewer than 10 connections |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Host more than 10 connections |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Group meetings (scheduled by students) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Administer quiz during session |
No |
No |
No |
| Organize individual meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Traditional audio/video Conference |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Host non-ECU users |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Conference/Classroom Rooms
There are rooms on campus that can be used to host meeting where you need to connect two or more groups.
How do I find a room?
Search the Classroom Tech Databasefor a room that is Vid Conf. Capable.
How do I schedule a room?
Submit the Videoconference Scheduling service request to reserve the appropriate space. The team sets up the room and walks you through using the equipment.
1Conference rooms and classrooms using dedicated conferencing hardware.