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Recommendation against using Zoom with LockDown Browser for invigilation

April 13, 2021 at 4:53 pm

Based on recent technical issues, we now recommend against using Zoom and LockDown Browser together for invigilation.

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Posted inLockDown Browser,Zoom

Microsoft Teams personal chats removed after 90 days

March 31, 2021 at 4:11 pm

Starting April 30, 2021, UBC will adopt a schedule of removing instant chat messages in Microsoft Teams after 90 days.

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Posted inMicrosoft OneDrive,Microsoft Teams

UBC Senate motions on use of remote proctoring software

March 18, 2021 at 11:15 am

The motions, effective immediately, restrict the use of automated remote invigilation tools like Proctorio that use algorithmic analysis of data recorded during invigilation at UBC on both campuses, except where accreditation bodies explicitly require remote proctoring software.

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Posted inProctorio

Zoom add-on supports 300+ participants

March 12, 2021 at 12:29 pm

Request a large meeting add-on to create breakout rooms in sessions of up to 1000 participants, with up to 100 breakout rooms allowed.

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Posted inZoom

Saying ‘goodbye’ to Collaborate Ultra

February 3, 2021 at 9:55 am

冬季学期2后,2021年,哥伦比亚大学将不再be using the virtual classroom tool Collaborate Ultra. Please make sure any course recordings you have stored in the tool have been downloaded by July 2021.

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Posted inCollaborate Ultra