Webex

Webex is here! Try it today. Download the App. Learn, meet share, message anywhere with webex.

Webex is a cloud-based collaboration tool.

Webex allows you to learn, meet, message and share files anywhere from any device. Webex will augment UMB’s learning experience by providing Webex (Meetings and Unified Calling), Webex Events and Webex Training to students, faculty and staff.

 

Get Started Using Webex

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Closed Captioning

  • “Live” Closed Captioning (CC) is available by requesting Webex Assistant. There are a limited number of licenses available for staff and faculty.   Only the host needs a license. All participants will have the option to use or disable this feature. This feature is available to assist with ADA compliance, allow participants to simply follow along or assist with note taking.
  • How to request a Webex Assistant license for live Closed Captioning?  Since there are limited licenses (1,000), you must be staff or faculty.
    • Requirement:  You must have a Webex License.  Please confirm by logging in to https://umaryland.webex.com.  If you do not have a Webex license, please contact your respective Helpdesk.  If you are unsure, please review the Support section below.
    • After you have confirmed you have a Webex license, please email Sddatacom@umaryland.edu with Subject line:  Request a Webex Assistant License.
  • To learn more, please watch this video.

Getting Started & Video Tutorials

Additional Webex Resources

Webex

  • Cisco Webex:  Unified Calling
    Unified Calling allows you to use the Cisco Webex application as your work telephone while you telework or are simply away from the office.   It’s mostly used by downloading the Webex App on a cell phone or mobile device or by using the Desktop Webex Application.

Webex Support and Training

The following Cisco website offers instructions on a number of different features within Webex Meetings.

General support hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

New Tools with Webex

  • Slido – Live Polling and Q&A for Webex (Available now).
    • While in a Webex Meeting, the Host of the meeting has the ability to click on Apps and then select Slido (Polling and Q&A).
  • Socio – Modern event technology platform (Coming soon to our Webex environment)