BRIO - UvA Teaching and Learning Centres (TLC)

Have students attend classes in a hybrid setting
Have small groups of students (max 3) do online meetings with externals in a professional way
Have small groups of students work together from different locations

Why should I use this tool?

If, as a lecturer, you need to send information (e.g. giving a presentation), because the BRIO only sends sounds and images one way
If groups participate in an online meeting, a simple webcam and microphone can’t always guarantee good sound and picture quality. A BRIO ensures that everything is well in view, can be easily understood and provides a professional appearance (important when you’re in touch with an external)
During hybrid lessons or presentations

What is this tool less suitable for?

Discussions with multiple people. Choose a Meeting Owl in this situation, as it brings multiple people into view at the same time and retrieves the image and sound in a 360-degree manner)
Meetings around a table. Use a Meeting Owl in this situation to record everyone

When does this tool work best?

In settings where the image and sound of a speaker need to be recorded from one side (e.g. a presentation).