Gather.town

The UM Mechanical Engineering department has embraced the tool called Gather to assist with our pedagogical advancement, mission, and pursuits.

Gather.Town is a web-conferencing software like Zoom, but with the added component of seeing the virtual “room” you and others are occupying and the ability to move around and interact with other participants based on your locations in the room, just like real life.

Website URL: https://gather.town

Please set up your account via:

1. https://gather.town/signin

2. Sign in with your UM Google account

If you are a GSI supporting a course, you may be expected to assist in the site setup. Please review the following:

Gather 101 - https://support.gather.town/help/movement-and-basics.

Gather help - https://support.gather.town/help

Professor Jon Estrada graciously created a template space to mimic the Findley Learning Center and created this awesome demo video.

Jon's virtual lab - https://gather.town/app/O4ptEo1KuuFdRylQ/ESMechLab-MichiganME

Interactive White Board - To use the iPads, you must copy and share the Eraser board link to your iPad (click 'Share' on the top right). 

To request a copy of the Findley template and get funding for your site, please email me-it@umich.edu.