A Parent & Student’s Guide to Using Zoom for Learning

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What is this resource? 

This is an article created by Zoom that will help you learn how to use Zoom for learning.

What will I learn? 

After you review this article, you will be able to:

  • Download Zoom,
  • Join a meeting from your school’s LMS, email invitation, calendar, and more,
  • Utilize tools built in to Zoom, like breakout rooms, the chat box, and reactions,
  • Navigate Zoom’s accessibility features,
  • Identify some tips for supporting students.

Key Vocabulary (to keep in mind):

  • External authentication
  • App
  • Progressive web application (PWA)
  • Chromebook
  • Blackboard
  • Canvas
  • Clever
  • Moodle
  • Schoology
  • Email
  • Calendar
  • Web portal
  • Annotation tools
  • Breakout rooms
  • Chat
  • Nonverbal feedback
  • In-meeting chat
  • Reactions
  • Polling
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual background
  • Keyboard accessibility
  • Screen reader
  • Closed captioning
  • Live transcription
  • Multi-pinning

How can I access this resource? 

To access this resource, click on the link below.

Click here to navigate to A Parent & Student’s Guide to Using Zoom for Learning

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