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Overview
Zoom is the virtual classroom used in UCD's Brightspace. It enables real-time interactions with teachers and classmates, making lessons more engaging despite the physical distance. Features like screen sharing and virtual whiteboards help instructors present materials clearly and interactively. Breakout rooms allow for group work and discussions, promoting collaboration among students. Additionally, the ability to record sessions is useful for reviewing and studying, ensuring that no important information is missed. Overall, Zoom provides an effective virtual classroom environment that supports active learning and student engagement.
Zoom can be accessed directly from within Brightspace modules via the My Class menu in the navigation bar. It is a real time web conferencing tool which is used to support teaching delivery.
Key Features
- Live Video and Audio: Join live sessions with clear, high-quality video and audio.
- Screen Sharing: Follow along as your instructor shares their screen to present slides, documents, and other resources.
- Interactive Whiteboard: Watch as your instructor uses the whiteboard for real-time notes and illustrations.
- Breakout Rooms: Participate in smaller group discussions and activities in breakout rooms.
- Recording Sessions: Access recorded sessions later for review whenever you need them.
Getting Started
- (opens in a new window)How do I get started with Zoom?
- (opens in a new window)Using the Virtual Classroom in Brightspace
- (opens in a new window)How do I access Zoom recordings for my module?
- (opens in a new window)How do I access the Virtual Classroom (Zoom) for my modules in Brightspace?
- (opens in a new window)How do I use closed captioning and auto-transcription on Zoom?
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