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+Title: COVID-19 - Open access services for online teaching
+Date: 2020-03-15
+Author: Kirill Schmidt
+Translated_by: Philip Hands (with help from Google Translate)
+Language: en
+
+Due to the spread of COVID-19,
+schools are being closed across the board
+and teachers and pupils are going to
+have to communicate via the Internet.
+Here we list free tools that can be used by teachers
+to create a remote teaching environment for a class.
+
+<!-- PELICAN_END_SUMMARY -->
+
+### 1. Jitsi Meet
+
+Jitsi Meet is a web application for audio and video conferencing,
+which teachers and pupils can use for online lessons.
+Each participant sees a tile view showing the transmissions of others.
+A click on the Hand symbol allows one to "put their hand up".
+It is also possible to transmit the contents
+of the user's screen, or just a single window,
+instead of the video feed.
+This allows the teacher to show slides etc.
+There is also a text-based chat facility
+via which information such as links can be shared.
+
+#### Where can I find Jitsi Meet?
+
+As well as the
+[official instance](https://meet.jit.si/),
+Teckids also provide an instance of Jitsi Meet
+specifically for use in education.
+The address is [meet.teckids.org](https://meet.teckids.org).
+Jitsi Meet can be accessed with Desktop devices from the web browser
+or on smartphones/tablets with the Jitsi Meet app (available from app stores).
+
+#### Do I need to have an account to use Jitsi Meet?
+
+No, Jitsi Meet works without an account.
+One simply shares the link that leads to the conference room.
+All participants then need to click that link,
+and then grant access to the microphone and camera in the browser.
+
+#### How can I see who is participating in the video conference?
+
+The participants can use the three-dots menu
+at the bottom right of the browser window
+to identify themselves by specifying (first) name
+and, if applicable, email address.
+
+#### Who can create conference rooms?
+
+Anyone can create rooms, without restriction.
+
+#### Can I create passwords for rooms?
+
+Yes.
+Room Passwords can be set via the "i"
+that is to be found at the bottom right of the browser window.
+
+#### Are pure audio conferences also possible?
+
+Yes, that is also possible.
+However, if you do not need video or screen transmission,
+we would request that you use the Mumble tool instead (see below)
+to save resources.
+
+### 2. Moodle
+
+Moodle is a learning platform for managing online courses,
+creating tasks and uploading learning material.
+It is remarkable because students are able to
+simply verify their results
+as well as being able to submit their work via the platform.
+One can get a good overview of
+the extensive functionality by looking at the
+[Teacher quick guide](https://docs.moodle.org/38/en/Teacher_quick_guide)
+on the official Moodle website.
+
+#### Where can I use Moodle?
+
+Many schools and school authorities offer Moodle instances.
+In addition, the Moodle instance run by Teckids e.V. can be found here:
+[lms.teckids.org](https://lms.teckids.org)
+and is available to all.
+
+#### Do I need an account for Moodle?
+
+Yes.
+To create a course you need an account (see Teckids account below).
+Access to existing courses
+is possible for guests without an account,
+if the course settings allow.
+
+#### Who can access my courses?
+
+Access can be granted via the Course Administration area.
+Courses can also be secured with passwords.
+
+#### Do I have to install extra software?
+
+No, Moodle works entirely in the browser.
+However, there is also a Moodle app for smartphones.
+
+### 3. Nextcloud
+
+Nextcloud is a platform for managing files
+and sharing them either publicly or privately.
+It works in a way that should be familiar from other cloud services.
+It also offers other facilities such as Calendar, polls or to-do lists.
+
+### Where can I find a Nextcloud instance?
+
+Teckids e.V. offers the use of its Nextcloud instance at
+[cloud.teckids.org](https://cloud.teckids.org). There are also many
+commercial providers as well as the possibility of self-hosting.
+
+#### Do I need an account?
+
+Yes.
+To upload files to the cloud, you need an Account
+(see Teckids account).
+Uploaded files and/or created directories can be made available
+to unregistered users, by sharing links.
+Depending on the settings, shared folders can be created
+that allow uploads by non-registered participants.
+
+#### Do I have to install extra software?
+
+Nextcloud can be used in the browser, but there is also software for
+Synchronization with a computer or with Android or iOS devices.
+
+### 4. Mumble
+
+Mumble is software that you can use to hold online voice conferences.
+This can even work reliably with quite poor internet connections
+(e.g. over the cell phone network).
+
+#### Where can I find Mumble?
+
+Teckids provides a Mumble server at meet.teckids.org
+which anyone is allowed to use.
+
+#### Do I need an account?
+
+No registration is required to use Mumble.
+However, if you want to be able to save conference rooms permanently,
+that requires you to complete a simple,
+one-time registration that is done within Mumble.
+(self -> Register in the menu).
+A Teckids account is not necessary.
+
+#### Do I have to install extra software?
+
+Yes, you need to install additional software. But this is Free and
+gratis and is available from the normal package systems for Linux
+distributions, from various app Stores or alternatively can be
+downloaded direct from the [Mumble website] (https://www.mumble.info/)
+and then installed.
+
+#### Can I create my own conference rooms?
+
+Yes, it is possible.
+
+#### Are these rooms private or can other users enter them?
+
+One can restrict access to the conference rooms by assigning a password
+or by maintaining a list of authorized users.
+
+### Teckids account
+
+As mentioned above, a Teckids account is required
+in order to access some of our services.
+Registration is free.
+The terms of use and the operation of the services
+allow students to register without any legal hurdles.
+
+Anybody can [register for an account](https://ticdesk.teckids.org/account/register).
+via our administrative software ([TIC-Desk](https://ticdesk.teckids.org)).
+It is important to use correct/valid data
+as we have to block accounts with obviously incorrect data.
+The required personal data fulfil the German legal requirements
+both of "data frugality" and protection of the young.
+
+### Service operation
+
+[Teckids e.V.](https://www.teckids.org/) is a non-profit organization
+in which pupils, educators and computer scientists
+work together to develop Free Software, not only educational software,
+but also software useful for supporting educators in their work.
+Our team are doing their best to expand the services we offer,
+in response to the current situation.
+We would particularly like to thank
+Kirill Schmidt, Benedict Suska, Tom Teichler,
+Philipp Stahl, Jakob Kirsch and Jonah Döll
+(ages 10 to 16) for their work.
+We welcome offers of support (either financial or practical)
+where they help to ease the challenges we face.
+
+Should we have sparked your curiosity about
+providing free and open tools,
+the team is available via e-mail for presentations
+and consultations in schools
+(under normal circumstances -- Jitsi might be a better idea at present).
+
+#### Support and questions
+
+The team is available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for support requests, via email:
+[verein@teckids.org](mailto:verein@teckids.org).