From The CIO And Vice President For Enrollment, Marketing, And Communications
Posted: Wednesday, June 23, 2021Using Web Conferencing Tools at Buffalo State: Zoom Licenses Expire December 2021
As you know, the campus currently has three web conferencing and collaboration tools available for use: Blackboard Collaborate, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.
Blackboard Collaborate
Blackboard Collaborate is the campus- and SUNY-supported web conferencing solution. Recent upgrades to Collaborate include Gallery View for moderators and participants. For more information, please see Buffalo State’s Blackboard Collaborate page.
Microsoft Teams
Online meetings can also be scheduled using Microsoft Teams. Any employee with a Buffalo State account can schedule online meetings using Microsoft Teams. Learn how.
Training on Blackboard Collaborate Ultra or Microsoft Teams is available through group sessions listed throughout the year on the Workshop Registration System or by scheduling an individual appointment through the Innovation and Learning Collaborative's booking page.
Zoom
Zoom is contracted until December 2021. If you have a Zoom license, you may continue using Zoom until the contract ends. Zoom licenses are under the purview of the provost. You may request a license by contacting Carolyn Martino, executive assistant to the provost.
Webcams, Microphones
Most laptops are equipped with a built-in webcam and microphone. If needed, you can request a centrally funded webcam and microphone for your campus desktop using the Hardware Request form.
