Zoom is a cloud-based video communications service that offers the ability to create high-quality online meetings, classes, and events that leverages Instant Messaging, video conferencing, breakout rooms, screen-sharing, and whiteboards.
Login to Zoom at
DU: http://udenver.zoom.us
Canvas: https://canvas.du.edu -> Your Course ->ZOOM
Why might I use ZOOM as an instructor?
- Faculty can hold virtual office hours and invite remote guests into the classroom for a presentation.
- ZOOM is built into each Canvas course. This is the recommend method for accessing ZOOM class meeting.
- Class meetings can be recorded to allow students the opportunity to review your lecture.
- Students can meet online to chat and work on a group project.
- ZOOM has several interactive features (chat, poll questions, annotation drawing tools, breakout rooms) to get students engaged.
- Students can also create and host their own meetings for group projects.
- ZOOM can provide accessibility features (closed captions and transcript) to improve accessibility.
Training and Support Resources:
- Zoom 24 Hour Support: call (888) 799-9666 option 2
- DU IT Support Ticket
- DU ZOOM Support Articles
- ZOOM Support Articles
- Current Zoom System Status
Still have questions? Contact Alex Martinez or Create an Incident for Information Technology to assist with Zoom.
