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Zoom
Zoom is a video conferencing platform that can be used through a desktop computer or mobile device, and allows users to connect online for video conference meetings, webinars and live chat.
Overview
Zoom allows users to create and join virtual meeting rooms where they can communicate with each other using video, and audio. Additional features can give hosts and participants the ability to share their screen, share files, and use text chat within the meeting group or privately with others in the meeting.
NDSU has a campus-wide license for all students, faculty and staff which is tied to NDSU credentials. Zoom can be used on desktop/laptop computers and mobile devices (including smart phones and tablets). A user can install the app on their desktop and mobile device. Meetings can hold up to 300 people and capability to record is available.
Related Resources
Zoom Resources for Everyone
Using Zoom in Teaching and Learning
After activating your account the next step in using Zoom as a delivery method for your course is to decide where to best place Zoom sessions. Do you want to create the sessions using the NDSU.Zoom.us web portal? If so, you will need to share the link(s) with your students in the class. Recordings of the sessions will not be viewable to the students unless you copy the recording information and share that link with the students after each session.
NOTE: Recommendation is to create your class sessions in Blackboard, or, if already created in the NDSU.Zoom.us web portal, Import the session(s) into Blackboard. This provides students with a link to each of the class sessions and recordings within their Blackboard course site.
Teaching with Zoom (Faculty)
- Zoom - Using Zoom in Blackboard
- Zoom - Navigating different features and tools available
- Zoom - Breakout Rooms
- Zoom - Attendance Report
- Zoom - Polls & Surveys
- Zoom - Meeting Roles
- Zoom - Cloud Recording Access Restrictions
- Zoom - Preparing for and Joining Your Zoom Class Meeting
- Zoom - How to Find Recordings in Blackboard Course
- Zoom - Allowing Participants to Screen Share During Zoom Meetings
- Web Conferencing During Class Best Practices
- Zoom Rooms
Learning with Zoom (Students)
- Zoom - Personalize Your Account
- Zoom - Navigating different features and tools available
- Zoom - How to Join Zoom Meetings Through Blackboard
- Zoom - Preparing for and Joining Your Zoom Class Meeting
- Zoom - How to Find Recordings in Blackboard Course
Zoom Webinars
Other Resources
- Zoom - Webinar Scheduling
- Zoom - Security
- Zoom System Requirements
- Getting started on Windows or Mac OS
- Zoom Training videos to get started with Zoom
- Tips to Increase Internet Connection Strength
- Using a Document Camera
- Podium Quickstart Guide
- Screen Sharing from an Instructor Station
- Displaying a Remote or Mobile Device in a Videoconference Connection
- Displaying a Laptop Screen
- Captioning for Live & Recorded Video Conferencing Sessions