Best Practices
How do I record what happens in Breakout Rooms?
All breakout rooms are not automatically recorded along with the main Zoom meeting room. The recording will follow the instructor so that if they join a breakout room, that room will also be recorded.
If you would like to have recordings of all breakout room sessions, you can designate one person in each breakout room to record locally (to their computer). Those designated recorders can then share that file with the instructor after the meeting.
What are some fundamental best practices for using Zoom?
- Say, “This class is being recorded” at the beginning of class.
- Include a slide with “Questions?” in your lecture to remind yourself to pause for questions.
- Open up chat at end of class period (and possibly the middle) to get feedback
- Make your TA (or a responsible student) a co-host and have them monitor chat for questions and comments
What happens when I enable a password?
Enabling a password on your meeting will help to prevent hackers to enter your meeting without authorization. Your students and other authorized users will NOT be prompted to enter a password to enter meetings via Collab or via a meeting link you generate in Collab. for more information: list of security recommendations for Zoom
What’s the right/best tool, technique, etc?
- What you and your students are most familiar with.
- What ensures all students have a way to participate
- What’s doable.
- What’s supported by the university (you’re going to need support).