Zoom for Students

Online Classroom Conferencing

RTC Zoom accounts are provided to employees, only. Students won't need a Zoom account to login and participate in their teacher's Zoom room. However, if students still want their own Zoom account they can sign up via Zoom here, https://zoom.us/signup

ZOOM RESOURCES DURING the PANDEMIC * * EDUCATING via ZOOM * * ZOOM BASICS (new from our library)

Virtual/online instruction, tutoring, advising, career counseling, office hours, and mentoring give students opportunities to learn beyond the physical classroom!

STUDENT SUCCESS TIPS!

  1. Review your class syllabus for its virtual class guidelines

  2. Set up your work space with no distractions

  3. Login 15 minutes before your Zoom meeting to:

    • assure your internet connection is good

    • login to your Zoom classroom URL (web address) using the name you want to share as it'll be listed in your Zoom session's Participants & Chat windows. If you prefer to keep your real name private, discuss this with your teacher prior to Zooming.

    • assure your Zoom class password works

    • be ready in your Zoom class waiting room

    • test your audio (microphone & speakers)

    • test your video and provide a profile picture to display when your video is off. If you prefer to keep your real image private, discuss this with your teacher prior to Zooming.

  4. add a virtual background to help with privacy, if desired

  5. use keyboard shortcuts on a PC or Mac

  6. mute your mic when you're not talking

  7. use reaction icons to engage with class

  8. use the raise hand tool to ask questions

  9. use chat to communicate (NEVER share private videos, images, audio, or information)

know how to share your screen, if asked