Department for Curriculum and Quality Enhancement
WebEx
What is WebEx?
WebEx is a proprietary webconferencing system from Cisco, one of the world’s largest networking suppliers (and the suppliers of the University’s telephone system). WebEx is widely used in business.
Who is it for?
WebEx is for staff who would like to communicate or interact with students in real time, through some combination of voice, video, desktop sharing and text chat. A typical use for this apps is in distance education, but there is other potential uses: one could imagine operating small-group tutorials or virtual “drop-in” centres, for example.
Why should I be using it?
Webconferencing can add great value to a distance learning course. If you decide to use WebEx there are points to bear in mind: it is not integrated into Moodle and therefore the administration of the session needs to be done outside of the VLE.
How do I use WebEx?
For further details on using WebEx, please contact elearn@port.ac.uk
How can I access WebEx?
WebEx you will need an account either from Information Services or from Cisco (for which there will be a charge). Contact elearn@port.ac.uk for further details.