Using Zoom in the Classroom

The Zoom Collaboration Overview video below details the features that make Zoom such a flexible, powerful collaboration tool, including screen sharing, multi-device support, and large meeting capacity.

 

Instructions:

Step 1: Go to iastate.zoom.us and click Login. You will be redirected to the Single Sign ON (SSO) page. Sign on with your NetID and password.

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Step 2: Click on Host a Meeting. The desktop application will auto-download.

ZoomMeetings_SignIn

Step 3: Click Login with SSO. Enter the SSO URL (https://iastate.zoom.us/) and click Continue to sign in.

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Note: Mac users may receive an error message. Please ignore and continue with sign in.

Step 4: Click on the Host A Meeting drop-down arrow and select With Video On or With Video Off to start a meeting.

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You can also Host/Join a meeting from the main dialog box. The default tab is Home.

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You can:

  • Click on Start without video to start a meeting sharing your”desktop” or “application”
  • Click on Start with video to start a video meeting
  • Click on Schedule to set up a future meeting
  • Click on Join to join a meeting that has already been started
Step 5: Click Settings on the menu bar.

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  • Audio: Test, select and adjust your speakers, and microphone
  • Video: Test and select your video source
  • General:  Select additional preferences
  • Recording: Browse/open your stored recordings (all recordings are stored on your local device/computer)
Step 6: Once you have started or joined a meeting, you can perform the following actions from the menu bar located at the bottom of the meeting window.
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A great option for instructors to add video discussion topics.
Features
• User Friendly • Copy/paste a link to your Grid in Canvas
Cost
Free for all educators.
Where to get help
Company's website
 
Summary
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Features
• Canvas integration through embedding • Easily used across devices
Cost
Free available to all ISU faculty
Where to get help
ISU's IT
 
Summary
Allows for threaded, asynchronous communication between students and instructors. Great option for instructors who want to encourage more in depth online discussions.
Features
• AL-Supported Online Discussion Platform
Cost
Purchased • Information available on Packback website
Where to get help
Company Website