Tools Available

 

Getting Synchronous

Synchronous online communication tools have become plentiful over the years. While there are a ton of tools available, eLearning institutionally supports two. While we have had Canvas Conferences for years and will continue to support it, we are excited to introduce the Zoom platform to our faculty and staff. Zoom is a very easy tool to use for video conferencing and chat. While it isn't built into Canvas, like Canvas Conferences, it does have some features, such as mobile friendly video conferencing, that we feel could bring value to your students' online learning experience. As we've stated previously, completion of this module provides each user a personal Zoom account. For those who would like more training on Canvas Conferences, please reach out to eLearning and we will schedule something for you. 

 

The following video introduces you to some of the equipment needed for this module, how to access the equipment, and some details on scheduling. 

 

Getting Started

 

 

Learning Zoom

Watch the following videos (they are short, I promise) to learn about the features in Zoom. When we practice on ground or via the internet, you will learn more about these features. 

 

How to Join a Meeting

Scheduling a Meeting

Learn to Use the Meeting Controls

 

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