The Lync 2013 Web App
Connect to any Win7/8 or Mac machine or mobile device
What does it do?
HD Video Conferencing
With multiple PDSB users or with multiple people from outside the board
Turn a student or teacher device (iOS/Android/ Win) into a mobile doc cam and project on the Screen
Secure Instant Messaging
Step 2: Press the Office365 button
Step 3: Press the calendar button
Step 4: Click New Event
Step 5: Enter teachers (Mr./Ms. Lastname) or students (First Lastname) or an external email. (example@hotmail.com) Then press 'Online Meeting'
Step 6: Press the Send Button
Step 7: On a person's device with the Lync 2013 app installed a new meeting appears and can be entered...
Video can then be broadcast (some devices require you to hit the camera icon to start sending video)
If you are using the device as a doc cam you should mute the microphone to prevent any audio feedback
Step 8: On the PC click on the meeting entry and hit "Join Meeting"
Users external to the board invited via email will receive this link in an email message. They may have to install a plugin if asked.