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How to use broadcast remotely
- This article only applies to Pro instructors or instructors who belong to an institutional license.
- Low network bandwidth can cause stutters in your video stream.
In this article
Broadcasting a bulb remotely can be a useful tool for instructors to present bulbs with and without video. In addition, streaming remotely allows for the features of each streaming application to be used in conjunction with PlayPosit. Such features include recording, chat, and sharing files live with learners.
Overview of how to use broadcast remotely
Click play below to view a screencast on how to conduct a live broadcast remotely without a video.
Here is an example of a bulb that only has interactions and does not use video.
How to set up a broadcast as an instructor
Click here for instructions on setting up a broadcast without an LMS.
Click here for instructions on setting up a broadcast with an LMS.
How to broadcast remotely through Zoom
Click here for instructions on how to start a Zoom meeting.
Once your meeting has started and you are sharing your screen, navigate to your PlayPosit dashboard. Click My Bulbs to locate the bulb you wish to broadcast, click on the the bulb and then click Broadcast.
Note: Once the bulb broadcast has started you may need to adjust the audio from your broadcast player output and the main sound settings in Zoom.
In the player click the gear icon in the bottom right and then drag the volume slider to the desired level of audio output.
Click here for instructions on adjusting your audio levels in Zoom.
You are now ready to broadcast your bulb remotely through Zoom to your learner!
How to broadcast remotely through Google Meet
Click here for instructions on starting a meeting with Google Meet.
Once your meeting has started and you are sharing your screen, navigate to your PlayPosit dashboard. Click My Bulbs to locate the bulb you wish to broadcast, click on the the bulb and then click Broadcast.
Note: Once the bulb broadcast has started you may need to adjust the audio from your broadcast player output or a shared tab in Google Meet.
In the player click the gear icon in the bottom right and then drag the volume slider to the desired level of audio output.
Click here for more information on adjusting your audio levels in Google Meet in a shared tab.
You are now ready to start broadcasting your bulb with Google Meet! 