Uni-Tübingen

Technical Requirements

TÜ-VIP will be based on online material that you can access at any time using Tübingen university’s MOODLE system, as well as on live online discussions (including video conferences via ZOOM which will take place at pre-set times once a week). Hence, by combining different tools of teaching and learning you have the chance to deepen your German language knowledge, gain valuable insights into German culture and society and share your perspectives with international classmates on current topcis.

ZOOM (Video conferencing system)

An important element of the TÜ-VIP courses is ‘Zoom’, which is a clearly structured and easy to use cloud platform for teaching virtually and video conferencing. The following explains how to take part in your online ‘Zoom’ course.

Requirements

  •     An internet-enabled device with a camera and microphone (ideally a laptop or computer with a keyboard)
  •     Zoom Cloud Meeting-App
  •     A stable internet connection
  •     A headset (recommended)
  •     A quiet and undisturbed environment
  •     Consent to the use of ‘Zoom’ (Privacy policy: zoom.us/privacy)

Before the first lesson, install the software on your device:

  • For Windows and Mac: zoom.us
  • With Windows and Mac devices, it’s also possible to enter the ‘Zoom’ course and take part in the lesson directly via the browser (Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge).
  • For Android devices: Google Play  /  For Apple devices: Apple App Store

Entering the virtual lesson

Prior to your lesson, you will receive an email from your teacher, sent to the email address that you registered with us, containing the access information to ‘Zoom’. It will look something like this:
Join Zoom-Meeting
zoom.us/j/123456789
Meeting-ID: 123 456 789
Password: 123456

To enter the course room, click on the link (via your browser) or enter the Meeting-ID into your App. If required, enter the password.

MOODLE (E-learning platform)

You will find links and material for your course on MOODLE PRO This material is an integrated part of your course that you must access.

Further information on how to access and use Moodle will be sent before the course starts.