Zoom: Setting up for synchronous class meetings

Overview

The Zoom add-on tool in Brightspace allows you to create an individual Zoom meeting accessible only to students enrolled in your course. This article provides instructions on how to set up your Zoom class meeting.

Instructions

  1. In Brightspace, navigate to the desired course.
  2. Click Content - located on the course navigation bar.
    course navigation bar with Content highlighted
  3. On the left side under Table of Content, click on Add a module.... Enter the module's name, such as Zoom Classroom.
    Add a module input box
  4. Click the Existing Activities button; select External Learning Tools.
    Existing Activities menu with External Learning Tools highlighted
  5. In the Add Activity box, click Zoom-OSW.
    Add Activity with Zoom - OSW highlighted
  6. Click Zoom - OSW.
    Zoom - OSW link
  7. Click Schedule a New Meeting.
    schedule a new meeting button
    1. When: Enter the first class date and time
    2. Duration: Class length
    3. Select Recurring meeting
      1. Recurrence: Weekly
      2. Repeat every: 1 week
      3. Occurs on: select class days
      4. End Date: By <last class date>
        Recurring meeting settings example
    4. Registration: DO NOT select
    5. Security: DO NOT select Passcode
    6. Audio: Leave default Telephone and Computer Audio
    7. Meeting Options: Select options as desired except for Record the meeting automatically. Selecting the record automatically option will capture all pre-class chatter.
    8. Click Save.

Refer to the Zoom Schedule Meetings for more information.

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