Editing Interpersonal Media (Winter 2021) (section)

== Synchronous Class Setup ==

We'll be running synchronous class activity within the course Discord server. Instructions on joining the Discord server are in the [https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1451125/pages/class-setup-checklist Class Setup Checklist].

During synchronous classes, we will be using the '''Classroom Voice''' channel as well as one the '''#classroom-questions''' text channel for managing a question queue.

=== Voice Channel: '''Classroom Voice''' ===

During class time, I expect everybody to be online in the channel '''Classroom Voice'''. The term "voice channel" on Discord is a little misleading because these channels are also used for screen sharing and video. Indeed, I will typically be sharing my screen and video in this channel during class sessions as we work through cases. I will not be asking—or even allowing—students to share their own webcams during class sessions. I expect all of you to be able to both hear everything in the channel and to speak through your microphone when called upon.

To join the channel, simply click on the '''Classroom Voice''' channel in Discord in the right-hand sidebar under the list of voice channels. When you do so, you will see your name show up below the channel name. When you speak with your microphone on, there should be a green circle that shows up around the circular icon next to your username. You have buttons to mute/unmute at the bottom of the sidebar. When you are ready to disconnect, click on the voice channel again and then hit the red "hang-up" button to leave.

=== Text Channel: '''#classroom-questions''' ===

Voice channels on Discord are only for voice and video. We're going to be using the '''#classroom-questions''' text channel (listed in the sidebar above) to manage a queue of questions during class. '''You will use #classroom-questions''' as the place where you can raise your hand (virtually). I will be watching it during class but I do not expect students to be reading or following the channel.

We are ''not'' going to be using this channel to actually ask questions—we'll be doing in the voice channel.  In other words, the question channel is just for maintaining the list, not as a backchannel for chatting or sharing messages during class. I've found that it's not possible for me to follow both in real-time! Switching to the text channel will not cause you to leave the voice channel although it will likely make the shared video very small. Once you've asked your question, you can click on the video and return to the full-sized screen sharing in the '''Classroom Voice''' voice channel.