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Using scenes in OBS

OBS can be used to mix a number of visual feeds together and present those to Teams as a single virtual camera feed. This enables you to transition smoothly between cameras, show picture-in-picture (which provides a talking head alongside an image of your whiteboard area), and provide a waiting room image before the start of […]

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iPad whiteboarding

An alternative to using the HueHD Pro cameras (or your smartphone as a webcam) is to use your iPad or iPad Pro as a continuous whiteboard for live-sharing content with your students, or for recording screencasts to broadcast later. Various apps are available for this, with Notes and PDF Expert (installed on the department iPads) […]

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Setup for office whiteboard teaching

An alternative to using the HueHD Pro desktop cameras is to capture the whiteboard in your office using an external webcam. The following guide shows you how you can set this up for effective teaching, in a more traditional medium. If you are looking for the guide to set up OBS, see this post and […]

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Using your phone as a document camera

You can use your Android or iOS smartphone as a document camera, allowing you to share live tutorial work from your desktop in a Teams meeting. We have tested the following programmes, depending on your smartphone and computer setup. Most of the free versions of these apps are sufficient for sharing your work in a […]

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Using a HueHD Pro Camera

The School of Chemistry uses HueHD Pro desktop cameras to allow for the remote delivery of tutorials through Microsoft Teams. The following guides take you through hardware setup, installation of OBS software, running your camera during a tutorial and tutorial recordings (if needed). If you have any questions, contact Dr Neil Keddie (nsk). Updated September […]

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Digitising your work

To share handwritten work with your tutors, or to be able to submit handwritten answers for class tests and exams there are several solutions. Microsoft Lens Microsoft Lens, is available for both Android and iOS platforms. It lets you use your mobile phone as a document scanner to quickly capture your handwritten material as a […]

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Welcome

Welcome to the Teaching Resources website for Chemistry at the University of St Andrews.  We will share information about resources for remote teaching for both staff and students to show you how to get the most out of your remote teaching experiences. If you have any questions, please contact Dr Neil Keddie (nsk) or Professor […]