Zoom EDU
Zoom for Education
Teachers who have registered for Zoom with their @psbma.org Gmail are part of Brookline's Zoom EDU agreement. Teachers can gain additional features with a Zoom Licensed Account. If you are a teacher, you can request a Licensed account from the Digital Learning Specialist.
IMPORTANT: When using a video conference with students, teachers must use this PSBMA email associated Zoom account .
Before Starting a Classroom Meeting:
Make sure that you have the latest Zoom Updates.
Enable a waiting room.
Allow Chat with host only.
Control screen sharing. Allow one person at a time.
Know how to remove a participant.
Read the latest best practices from Zoom.
Video Conference Tips
Practice with a colleague. Get familiar with the Meet interface and controls.
Start with short Meets.
Choose a room with plenty of light. Sitting at and facing a window generally works well.
Clean up your desktop and close all unneeded programs and windows. Don't risk sharing anything personal.
Prep your presentation browser windows.
Be ready to mute students to prevent distracting room noises.
Allow students to mute their video.
Consider recording the session for students who can't attend.
Zoom Video Guides and Resources
PSB Zoom Guidance: Complete Document
Zoom Meetings for Education: Recording of November 2020 webinar. A very comprehensive guide.
Tips for Running Zoom Meetings A guide for teachers.
Three ways to Schedule a Zoom Meeting
Zoom Breakout Rooms on the Fly: Split a Zoom meeting into separate sessions.
Zoom Guide for Students: Share this with new students
Look Better in Zoom: Simple lighting tips and more
Zoom Help Center: Find answers to your Zoom questions