Microsoft Teams Meetings
You might have live video classes in Microsoft Teams. Classes may take place in Microsoft Teams. The nice part about Microsoft Teams is that it works on the student Chromebooks which would allow students to use their Chromebook for this video conferencing instead of a non-DCSD device. On the chromebook you just click the link and it takes you in to the class.
ZOOM Video Conferencing
You might have online classes in Zoom. ​Zoom is a video conferencing application that allows teachers to set meeting times and everyone can be in the video conferencing meeting at the same time. You can see us and we can see you. We can also share our screens with you and walk you through how to find things or work through problems.
You will need to download this program/app to a device:
-Personal Chromebook (does not work on the student chromebooks): Download
-Iphone/Ipad: Zoom App
-Laptop/Computer: https://zoom.us/support/download
Be advised that student Chromebook cameras are disabled for two-way video use. Cameras are activated on student devices when a teacher initiates or creates a Microsoft Teams or VERGE web conference with students. Again, this is only when using district-supported devices.
Security and privacy for our students should be at forefront of our minds. Here are some best practices from Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-get-kids-ready-to-video-chat-for-online-classes
Parents--you'll need to help your student get started with Zoom. Also...note that you can adjust the Zoom settings to turn off the video and audio for your child if you'd like them just to join in to see/hear the teacher.
Good Advice:
1. The meeting is password protected.
2. Nobody can join the meeting until I log in.
3. All participants are sent to the "waiting room." Students/parents-Please enter your name or some way I can identify you as one of my students (parents--if you're using your account and your last name or zoom username is different from your student feel free to send me an email letting me know so I have a list of names to admit).