I use Zoom for online orientations and optional synchronous meetings for my online classes. By signing up for a basic account, you can have 40 minutes for your meeting, for 100 participants!\u00a0 You have a full suite of online meeting tools at your fingertips including the ability to record the meeting for later viewing for those who could not attend the Live Session!\u00a0 This is a super way to connect.\u00a0 Here are some ideas for use of Zoom:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0 Online meetings – save mileage and time by holding your meetings online.<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0 Online classes – bring students at a distance together, or communicate with your class on a snow day!<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Group work\/Study groups – students can create their own Zoom account and invite classmates to collaborate.<\/p>\n
3.\u00a0 Bring in a guest speaker to your classroom – other tools like Skype have been used for this for a long time, but with Zoom you can bring even more features.<\/p>\n
4.\u00a0 Let students\/participants backchannel, the ability to carry on a topic-related side conversation while presentation is being made or while others are talking.<\/p>\n
5.\u00a0 Give students the chance to practice online presentation skills and be comfortable in the webinar world.<\/p>\n