In order to keep your Zoom meetings secure, follow a few basic guidelines. Change your Zoom meeting links on a regular basis. If you use the same link over and over again, it may become compromised if it is shared. Use your waiting room. Make sure you recognize the names of the students who you are planning to let into your meeting. If students do not have the correct name, they can change it prior to entering the meeting. Here is a
brief video on how students can change their name.
Also you can require registration for your meetings. You do not have to do it for every meeting, but you may want to add this feature in from time to time. This short Google Slide Deck explains how to use the registration feature.
There are many engaging features in Zoom that you can use to keep meetings interactive. The nonverbal signals are always available. You can launch a poll for engagement or for a quick formative assessment. There are also Reactions that include the hands clapping and the thumbs up symbols. In our licensed accounts, we also have access to Breakout Rooms. Zoom can group students automatically or groups can be created manually by the host.
Remember, when using Zoom, make sure you login with Google Sign On at the bottom of the sign in page under the Blue Bar. Also, if you want access to all of the setting features, use the web browser and not the app. You can access Zoom at zoom.us.
