Zoom Breakout Rooms

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THink Small Groups

Put students in Zoom breakout rooms to work through simulations or case studies, prepare presentations, and solve problems. Breakout rooms can also be used for peer teaching.

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Getting Started with Breakout Rooms

Options for Breakout Rooms

Pre-Assigning Participants to Breakout Rooms

Managing Breakout Rooms in Progress

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Managing Breakout Room Participants

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Participating in Breakout Rooms

Students prefer to be active throughout class, and Zoom's various tools can assist with interactive activities.

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