An American remote conferencing services company, Zoom Video Communications was founded by Eric Yuan. In this trying time (read: Covid-19 disease), we are struggling hard to work from home. Since 2011, Zoom Video Communications has been providing us the technology to conduct online meetings from wherever you are. This convenient application has been chosen by many to make sure they are connected to resume their work together.
As a teacher, Zoom could benefit both students as well as educators to have online classes. In general, it provides a platform for meetings, chat, video webinar, conference room and phone system too. Specifically in education, Zoom offers video communications for collaborative classrooms. This will help to:
1. Enrich teaching and learning
2. Maximize school resources
3. Improve student learning outcome
There are a few splendid feedback from education institution to be read such as Mount Holyoke, University of Washington and Western Sydney University. E-learning has never been easier when teachers and students are connected together to have classroom-like environment even though they are at home/outside of the school.
In terms of features, Zoom has one window with a modern, clean look and feel. It can be accessed through a PC, laptop and mobile phone. Hence, the remote concept of this technology is congruent. The meetings can be scheduled earlier and it will sync with the calendar. So, the users will not missed any meeting/conference as it functions as your personal assistant in virtual life. Users also can choose whether to have the meeting with video on or otherwise. As teacher, you might also want to have only the screen share. Don't worry, sign up is always free!
However, if you don't feel like teaching the class by your own, you might consider to invite speakers or teachers from other school to teach them using Zoom! Well, this collaborative classroom will not only connect you with your students but also, all people in the class with the outside world.
Happy reading and watching! Catch you later.
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