Student Quick Guide
Recommended Web Browser:
Chrome or Firefox platforms

Computer Device:

Any device (Mac OS, Windows, iOS devices (iPad/Smartphone) – responsive design

1.Login to Momentum

  1. Go to the course where the meeting will be held.
  2. Click the “My Tools” dropdown.
  3. Select “YouSeeU Virtual Classroom”.
  4. (OR) Navigate to the content area and click on the link designated by your instructor.

2.Launch meeting.

  1. On the “Class Meetings” homepage, find the active meeting, and select the “Actions” ellipse dropdown.
  2. Choose “Launch”.
  3. (OR) Select the link in the designated content area. This link (URL) will direct you to the “Meeting Lobby Page”.

3.Enter the meeting room.

  1. Select “Enter Meeting Room”.
  2. If your instructor provided a link/URL, click on the meeting and navigate to the “Meeting Lobby Page”.

4.Connect your audio.

  1. You will be prompted to join audio or listen only.
  2. Select the “audio” button.
  3. Watch for browser permissions that appear at the top of the page and allow for your webcam and microphone to be used.
  4. Select “Allow” in order for YouSeeU to use your microphone.
  5. Choose the microphone source and speaker source.
  6. Click “Play sound” to test your audio settings. You will hear a “ding” if your speakers are setup correctly.
  7. Select “Enter Session”.
  8. CTAT recommends the use of a headset with microphone: Logitech H390 USB Headset (w/microphone) – these headsets are available at most office supply stores, Walmart, and Best Buy.
  9. Using a headset with microphone reduces background noise and provides a better overall web conferencing experience.

5.Expand theparticipant window, chat window, and webcams.

  1. Click the three icons in the upper-left corner to expand the participant window, chat window, and webcams.

6.Share your webcam (located at the lower-center of the screen).

  1. Watch for browser permissions that appear at the top of the page and allow for your webcam and microphone to be used.
  2. A webcam may be needed for your web conference (per instructor’s requirements). If your computer does not have a built-in webcam, CTAT recommends purchasing a Logitech C270 HD Webcam– these headsets are available at most office supply stores, Walmart, and Best Buy.

7.Load visuals (upload presentations) – if presenter rights are enabled.

  1. Upload a presentation by selecting the blue plus button in the lower-left corner.
  2. Select “Upload a presentation”.
  3. Choose “click here (or drop file) for uploading”.
  4. It is recommended that you already have all files (.ppt or .docx) saved as a PDF.
  5. It may take several seconds for PowerPoint or Word files to be converted.
  1. If multiple files have been uploaded, choose “show” by the name of the one currently needed.
  2. Close the dialogue box (lower-left corner) to return to web conference.
  3. To change presentations or return to the default whiteboard, select the blue plus sign in the lower-left corner.
  4. Select “Upload a Presentation” to return to your uploaded files.

8.Load visuals (share desktop) – if presenter rights are enabled.

  1. You will need to install the proper add-on for Chrome/Firefox. YouSeeU will prompt you when logging in from a new device.
  2. Click on “Share Desktop” at the lower portion of the screen.
  3. A dialogue box will appear asking you to share content. You have the option to choose the entire screen (if using multiple screens) or actual application windows.

9.Viewing a RecordingMost likely, your instructor will record the YouSeeU session:

  1. To view session recordings, the initial meeting link will transition into a recording link.
  2. Please allow 30-90 minutes for the recording to process.
  3. Additionally, your instructor may send the recording URL in an email.

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