Zoom web-conferencing play-testing session

Zoom is a video-conferencing platform which is now available for all Baruch faculty, staff and students. Zoom allows you to engage in live Web conversations with your students using audio, video, and text-based chat features. You can also use Zoom to record a session and then share it with students so they can view it another time (asynchronously).

If you want to try Zoom out, join one of our play-testing sessions. You’ll find out more about Zoom and test various features including slide-share, screen-share, collaborative whiteboard, chat function, and recording sessions.

To get Zoom, go to https://baruch.zoom.us/ and login with your Baruch username and password (the same as your email). A link can also be found under “Quick Links” on the Baruch College homepage.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://baruch.zoom.us/j/4665143647 (you might need to copy and paste the link into your browser.)

If you would like to get started sooner and/or prefer a more formal tutorial, please look at the following:

Zoom offers a number of videos and tutorials to get you started. In particular, they suggest taking a look at the following videos and documents designed to help students and teachers get up and running with Zoom:

• Zoom 101: Sign Up & Download
• Zoom 101 : In Meeting Controls (Basic)
• Comprehensive Guide to Educating Through Zoom
• Tips and Tricks for Teachers Educating on Zoom

Zoom is hosting a webinar tutorial starting on Monday, March 16th, from their Professional Training team. It will be repeated during the week and you can register for them at Zoom Meetings for Education Webinar.