Zoom Tips for Faculty

Zoom Tips for Faculty

Here are a few tips to control and engage students during Zoom sessions:

• Require self-identification from students.
• Set a standard of etiquette, as well as microphone awareness of mute/unmuting, remain attentive, refrain from eating, etc.
• Maintain eye contact with the camera while teaching with Zoom, the camera is the class!
• Speak as you would in a traditional face-to-face class.
• Define goals and objectives for each session.
• Avoid using the whiteboard, glare and recording quality can make it difficult for students to see.
• All content should be presented using the Zoom Share My Screen feature.
• Always have a backup plan in case of unexpected technical issues or difficulties.
• It is faculty choice if students must be on a campus to participate in a Zoom class. If you don't require your students to be present in a classroom, consider reserving a classroom where students can participate if their technology fails or time between classes prohibits travel.