Zoom Overview
Date: Mon, Jan 5, 2026
Time: 02:00 PM
- 02:55 PM
Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing tool you can use to virtually meet with others - either by video or audio-only or both, all while conducting live chats, and sharing your screen. It lets you record the meetings to watch later or share with others. Zoom improves student outcomes with secure video communication services for hybrid classrooms, office hours, and more. Instructors and students access Zoom through the course navigation button in a Canvas course. Topics covered in this session include:
- Creating account/Logging in
- HIPAA account (qualifying uses, feature differences)
- Download/install client
- Overview of interface
- Create a meeting
- Enable in Canvas
- Different roles: Host, co-Host, alternative host, participant
- Check Attendance
- Security Settings and managing participants
Please note: This session will not be recorded. If you are unable to attend the session, please see our Zoom knowledgebase materials and overview videos. As always, feel free to schedule a 1:1 consultation or contact us if you have any questions.