As with all network conferencing, there are a few things to double check before coming to office hours:

You need a PC a good internet connection, a microphone, and headphones for office hours.

• Headphones, not speakers! Even if it is just a pair of earbuds you normally use for listening to music.

  Zoom has decent background/ambient noise reduction. However, it can only do so much in a crowded room.

1 Requesting an Appointment

1. Navigate to https://www.cs.odu.edu/~tkennedy.

   • This page lists my office hours. I am available via Network Conferencing (Zoom) during the listed times.

2. Click the Schedule Appointment button.

3. My calendar will list appointment slots during my office hours.

4. Click on an appointment slot to create a meeting.

   • In the description, state whether you are requesting an individual or group meeting.

   • If you cannot find an appointment slot, or would like to meet outside the listed times, send me an email at tkennedy@cs.odu.edu

5. In a separate tab/window, check your email. You should an appointment confirmation email.

6. When it is time to join the meeting… click the Zoom link in the appointment confirmation.

2 Cancelling or Rescheduling

If you need to cancel, or reschedule, an appointment… email me at tkennedy@cs.odu.edu.

3 During Your Appointment

1. Arrive a couple minutes early and check that your microphone and headphones are working.

2. Have any discussion materials open (e.g., code, VSCode, or notes).

3. You will be placed in a waiting room when you join the meeting.

4. If a previous appointment is running a few minutes over. Wait a few minutes. I will extend our meeting as appropriate.