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Migrating to ChimeIn 2

ChimeIn 2 works a little differently from the original version. The biggest change is that ChimeIn 2 no longer relies on course enrollment data to provide access. Historically, this has been the biggest pain-point for faculty - enrollment data can be out of date or incorrect, and it could be complicated to track down issues.

ChimeIn 2 also uses some new language. ChimeIn has been used in many non-course situations, so the course-centric interface created confusion. In ChimeIn 2, you create chimes. Chimes contain folders, and folders contain questions. You'll never enter a "course designator" or any other course-specific information.

If you'd like some personal help migrating from the old ChimeIn to the new, please contact us. One important note: ChimeIn 2 doesn't support a text-messaging interface for non-smartphone interaction. This was both unreliable and expensive in the old ChimeIn, and was very rarely used.

Using ChimeIn 2 with a course

We're currently testing our Canvas integration, which dramatically simplifies using ChimeIn with a course. Although that's not yet available for everyone, you can still use ChimeIn with a course. See the Managing a Chime section for more information on the basics of setting up a Chime and sharing links.

If you're not using the Canvas integration, you'll want to create a Chime, and then share the unique URL or access code with your participants.

Other Changes with ChimeIn 2

The process for using ChimeIn 2 to ask questions is very similar to the original version. Participants just leave their browser open on page for your Chime and questions will appear automatically when you "open" them. ChimeIn 2 provides a "present" mode which can be used fullscreen, to better facilitate asking questions in class.

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