Using Zoom for teaching

In an online course, teaching on Zoom allows instructors to engage students live, albeit virtually, and make the most of time spent with them. However, even if instructors lead an excellent Zoom session with plenty of variety, there are drawbacks to teaching on the platform. For example: it's easy for students to get distracted or experience poor communication due to spotty Internet or technical problems.

Despite the differences between in-person and virtual classes, educators can avoid potential pitfalls and successfully teach with the right strategies. In the following sections, we cover best practices for facilitating instruction in online classrooms and connecting with students, even through a screen.