How to Manage On-Camera Attendees for Live Courses
Manage on-camera attendees during live sessions in CourseNinja, enhancing interaction and engagement. Whether you're teaching a course or conducting a workshop, these tools help you effectively control and interact with students who are visible and audible during the session.
Example
Imagine you are conducting a live coding workshop and want to bring students on-camera to share their code. This article will guide you through the steps to add and manage these participants effectively, ensuring a dynamic and interactive session.
Benefits
- Increased Interaction: Enabling on-camera participation increases real-time interaction, making sessions more engaging and responsive.
- Flexibility in Teaching: Allows instructors to adapt teaching methods on the fly, tailoring sessions to students' needs and responses.
- Enhanced Learning Experience: Students feel more involved and valued, which can enhance learning outcomes and satisfaction.
In this help article, you'll learn:
- How to Add On-Camera Attendees
- How to On-Camera Attendees
- How to Change the Screen Layout
- Interactive Features for On-Camera Attendees
Adding On-Camera Attendees
Step 1: Click the On-Camera Attendee icon on the left side of your CourseNinja session screen.
![On-Camera Attendee icon](https://dzf8vqv24eqhg.cloudfront.net/userfiles/2086/51443/ckfinder/images/import-wn/91235cc066f6384db18dcf7f73a7116c5fb77098feb4.png?Policy=eyJTdGF0ZW1lbnQiOlt7IlJlc291cmNlIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kemY4dnF2MjRlcWhnLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3VzZXJmaWxlcy8yMDg2LzUxNDQzL2NrZmluZGVyL2ltYWdlcy9pbXBvcnQtd24vOTEyMzVjYzA2NmY2Mzg0ZGIxOGRjZjdmNzNhNzExNmM1ZmI3NzA5OGZlYjQucG5nIiwiQ29uZGl0aW9uIjp7IkRhdGVMZXNzVGhhbiI6eyJBV1M6RXBvY2hUaW1lIjoxNzM5OTE4NDU2fX19XX0_&Signature=V3XKAgwGA9edws0xq9GsJSXPHawsVQAyeZQEGk7x2QygKxeazrsypEZIf2RRHZ8P2sYnJWQUQXS3a7sq9WfUoiQ4xTqTOfA3~ZYV4Id-IMgFj-3MA2rNYVJIT-3nsPYAszcudoqOFCU~eehqfCbchEgL8ZXUVtSJDCtttjyfYruAl3JjGn041VjPt12Sr4ONZTSmbBg00QwHdKAYZ2l15FnuyCTXEQ4UxLeyrMvWRKA3wTUMoSxh5-QTyhAISWBmMIPp81-a0b~pYRIsJ2t8EB7HhYWvm0qBw8p-zhC3LJYTgC27ScIQBrnnQCOz5~q2zkKw~4DWiuL2FMalZkLrcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K2TK3EG287XSFC)
Step 2: Click Add On-Camera Attendee tab or use the search bar to find a student by name or email address.
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Step 3: Once you find the student you will be adding on camera, hover your mouse/cursor over their name and then click Make On-Camera Attendee.
![Make On-Camera Attendee](https://dzf8vqv24eqhg.cloudfront.net/userfiles/2086/51443/ckfinder/images/import-wn/8874f5feb1b389a40ecda01056e76fe4a4d7918ac6e5.png?Policy=eyJTdGF0ZW1lbnQiOlt7IlJlc291cmNlIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9kemY4dnF2MjRlcWhnLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3VzZXJmaWxlcy8yMDg2LzUxNDQzL2NrZmluZGVyL2ltYWdlcy9pbXBvcnQtd24vODg3NGY1ZmViMWIzODlhNDBlY2RhMDEwNTZlNzZmZTRhNGQ3OTE4YWM2ZTUucG5nIiwiQ29uZGl0aW9uIjp7IkRhdGVMZXNzVGhhbiI6eyJBV1M6RXBvY2hUaW1lIjoxNzM5OTE4NDU2fX19XX0_&Signature=nZopp-ywSNPrRiyfjIfz0nsoyx6coq0E4s55exma9F-0Jgj3W7CWiaA7aFkHscFUMtGZPYkeN5~TqVGGjqanUUykbBj2tjH2ziqYaDOgZf3xoeV49yW4RSDfiBC5TXtvdjfZ34n0K8Y6BhUvF3DJArBsFIgvmVoEtTAIpTi9SUV8qnYX-JUbPde5RmDMev8-hVBafvjxHkZAmA22i0XmQVgYFjrlfEyvCXDDUCFjcxAzqUpclcpKjMUEUm5mE2BwApxtKUdtDZHrMWkbCi2ER7VRGwfs-35g68YRu-3BUs2Pwj8OewlCZ01i2M~-9DhSPdh1Jl5OY~Aop5jKzNhgXg__&Key-Pair-Id=K2TK3EG287XSFC)
Removing On-Camera Attendees
To remove an on-camera attendee, click the End button next to the student's name. This action will disable their camera and mic access but they will remain in the session as a regular attendee.
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When you click End, the student will no longer have access to the camera and mic and will stay in the session like a regular attendee.
Changing the Screen Layout
Change the layout of your screen to show both you and your On-Camera Attendees with different layout options to choose from. See the help article here on how to Manage Screen Layout in CourseNinja.
Interactive Features for On-Camera Attendees
On-camera attendees can:
- Chat: Communicate with other students and the instructor via text in the chat area.
- Screen-share: Share their screen with the session. Instructors can maximize this stream and modify the screen layout as needed.
- Mic and Camera Toggles: Control their own microphone and camera settings from the toggles that appear at the bottom of their video stream.
Tips
- Use either Chrome or Firefox on a desktop or laptop for optimal performance.
- Ensure your browser is up to date to avoid any compatibility issues.
- Maintain a stable internet connection. A hardwired connection is recommended, but if using Wi-Fi, ensure a strong signal.
- Close unnecessary applications to conserve bandwidth.
- Allow pop-ups from CourseNinja on your browser settings for a seamless experience.
That's all about managing On-Camera attendees in CourseNinja. For further assistance, contact us through live chat at the bottom right of this page or send us an email at support@proprofs.com.