Best Practices for Running a Hybrid Class with Two In-Person Groups on Zoom

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"I’m setting up a hybrid class where one group of students will be in-person with me, and another group will be in a separate classroom. The second classroom tends to have a lot of background noise, and when students speak, they are hard to hear. What are the best practices for setting up clear communication between both groups? Would it be better for each student to log into Zoom individually, or should I set up a large TV with a microphone and camera? How do I reduce echo and background noise while ensuring everyone can be heard clearly?"

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If each student has a computer with a webcam it would be best that each student connect that device to the meeting by doing a "JOIN" and using their own headset. This would allow each students screen to be shared simultaneously for a variety of reasons. DO NOT use the built-in speakers and mics as that will cause feedback and cross-talk. If they do not have individual computers then the audio becomes complicated (and can be expensive) to do correctly depending on room size, sitting arrangement, number of people, etc.