Meeting Owl - UvA Teaching and Learning Centres (TLC)

Get students to work and discuss in a hybrid setting
Have students conduct online meetings with external parties in a professional manner
Have students work together from different locations
Have individual students participate in a discussion/presentation on campus from the comfort of their own home

Why should I use this tool?

When the camera and microphone needs to pick up images and sound from different sides and online participants need to be heard through a speaker during a hybrid meeting
When groups take part in a hybrid meeting, a webcam and microphone can’t guarantee good image and sound quality. A Meeting Owl ensures that everything is in good view, everyone can be heard clearly and it provides a professional appearance (important when in touch with external parties)
Students who have to work from home for long periods of time can be actively involved
If you want all speakers to be in the picture (e.g. during a discussion) without hassling with the camera

What is this tool less suitable for?

Lecture-style teaching (a BRIO is the better option in this situation – it is more focused in terms of image and sound, usually aimed at the lecturer)
Recording lectures (students who ask a question automatically appear on screen, which is not allowed by the AVG)

When does this tool work best?

In settings where the image and sound of multiple speakers needs to be recorded (e.g. a discussion)