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Video Conferencing on Zoom

The move to distance learning requires all synchronous class activities to be conducted on Zoom. These activities include lectures, full class discussions, and review sessions. Download the Zoom client here. In order for this to be most effective, follow these guidelines:

  • Treat Zoom like the actual classroom. Don’t do anything that you wouldn’t do in person.
  • Assume every class session is synchronous through Zoom unless told otherwise. Be ready to join the call at least 5 minutes before class starts to be on time.
  • During the call, keep your video on to participate in the class.1
  • And lastly, keep yourself muted unless called on to speak.

In addition to Zoom, we use Slack for all of our asynchronous activities.2 This includes chat messages, group work, and sharing links and resources. During a Zoom call, keep Slack open so you can type questions, upvote them, provide answers, or other synchronous tasks.

Direct questions or concerns to Zach Fedor.

  1. Keeping video on helps create a sense of community and keeps you actively engaged in the class, increasing your participation. But I’m also aware that everyone has different situations. We can work out accomodations if needed. ↩

  2. See the Slack Guidelines ↩