Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

This course is part of Online Learning Design for Educators Specialization

Instructor: Billy Bruce

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Using cloud-based video conferencing platforms such as Zoom has become, for many people, a part of everyday life. This is particularly true for learners of all ages who are now spending more time online connecting with their peers or studying remotely. To ensure a successful learning experience for our online learners, educators and teachers need to feel confident designing and delivering a live Zoom class.

In this course, you’ll explore the Zoom functions that are relevant to teaching a live online class, such as Zoom’s class management tools, break-out room function, chat, screen-sharing and the poll function. More importantly, this course will provide practical real-world examples of how to use these functions successfully in a live class setting, as well as provide an opportunity to design, develop and create your own Zoom lesson plan. The course is suitable for anyone who designs or delivers synchronous or live online Zoom classes. Learning Outcomes  By the end of this course, you’ll: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic functions of Zoom 2. Recognise the Zoom class management tools 3. Evaluate the ways Zoom can be used to deliver engaging live online class activities 4. Design, develop and create a Zoom lesson plan

Welcome to Week 1! This week we will explore how Zoom can be used to create a virtual or online classroom environment. We will take time to familarise ourselves with Zoom, the license or plans that are available, and the resources that can be accessed via the Zoom resource centre. We will then focus our attention on learning more about the appropriate Zoom controls, settings and preferences for an educational context.

What's included

10 videos7 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

10 videos Total 79 minutes

Welcome Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners 3 minutes
Week 1 overview 2 minutes
Which Zoom plan is right for me? 8 minutes
Zoom resources for training, professional development and support 4 minutes
Where to find important Zoom account settings 6 minutes
General Zoom Meeting controls 5 minutes
Zoom video settings 7 minutes
Zoom audio settings 6 minutes
Setting up your Zoom background 6 minutes
Podcast l Using Zoom to teach online 32 minutes

7 readings Total 110 minutes

Welcome to Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners 20 minutes
Course overview 10 minutes
Important information about versions and regions 10 minutes
Best Zoom Settings for Teachers 10 minutes
Introducing Subject matter expert - Professor Rebecca Mitchell 10 minutes
Week 1 Challenge exercise | Explore your Zoom profile 40 minutes
Additional learning resources 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 50 minutes

Week 1 Recall quiz 20 minutes
Week 1 Graded quiz 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Introduce yourself and meet your fellow learners 10 minutes

Welcome to Week 2! This week we will focus on creating a safe and supportive space for learners, and will explore privacy, security and accessibility in more detail. We will investigate Zoom's settings in an applied educational context, which will help you to confidently set up your virtual class so it is appropriate for your cohort of learners.

What's included

6 videos4 readings2 assignments

6 videos Total 38 minutes

Week 2 overview 2 minutes
Scheduling a Zoom Meeting 5 minutes
Setting controls for your Zoom class 10 minutes
Zoom security and privacy 5 minutes
Zoom practice part 1 - Starting a Zoom class 9 minutes
Zoom practice part 2 - Navigating Zoom 7 minutes

4 readings Total 75 minutes

Best practices for securing your virtual classroom 10 minutes
Podcast l This Teaching Life - What's our duty of care like for the students in this online learning environment? - Nonie May 15 minutes
Week 2 Challenge exercise | Host your own Zoom Meeting 40 minutes
Additional learning resources 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 50 minutes

Week 2 Recall quiz 20 minutes
Week 2 Graded quiz 30 minutes

Welcome to Week 3! Understanding what Zoom fatigue is can help you as an educator design virtual lessons that will prevent this feeling for you and your learners. This week we will explore techniques to assist with this and introduce the four main Zoom functionalities to increase learner interaction and lessen Zoom fatigue.

What's included

5 videos4 readings2 assignments

5 videos Total 33 minutes

Week 3 overview 2 minutes
Using polls 5 minutes
Using breakout rooms 10 minutes
Using the chat functionality 7 minutes
Using screen sharing and annotations 9 minutes

4 readings Total 115 minutes

Nonverbal Overload: A Theoretical Argument for the Causes of Zoom Fatigue 20 minutes
Podcast l Psychcast Series - Understanding Zoom fatigue and how to make videoconferencing less anxiety provoking - Geraldine Fauville 45 minutes
Week 3 Challenge exercise | Creating a Zoom checklist 40 minutes
Additional learning resources 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 50 minutes

Week 3 Recall quiz 20 minutes
Week 3 Graded quiz 30 minutes

Welcome to Week 4! This week we will continue to build your technical confidence and skills by diving deeper into Zoom tools that can facilitate learner engagement (as polls, chat, reactions, whiteboard, screen sharing) and learner collaboration (breakout rooms). Using these Zoom tools can assist you, the educator, in reducing the perceived distance between you and your learners and ensuring they are engaged and connected to their learning.

What's included

5 videos4 readings2 assignments

5 videos Total 59 minutes

Week 4 - overview 1 minute
Using screen-sharing and annotations in the virtual classroom 7 minutes
Using breakout rooms for online learning activities 6 minutes
Podcast l Co-facilitating on Zoom Part 1 20 minutes
Podcast l Co-facilitating on Zoom Part 2 25 minutes

4 readings Total 70 minutes

Using Breakout Rooms with less stress and better results 10 minutes
Subject Matter Expert - Dr Karina Luzia and Fidel Fernando 10 minutes
Week 4 Challenge exercise | Break out rooms 40 minutes
Additional learning resources 10 minutes

2 assignments Total 50 minutes

Week 4 Recall quiz 20 minutes
Week 4 Graded quiz 30 minutes

Welcome to Week 5! As you have now discovered there is a range of Zoom tools that educators can use to create and deliver an engaging and interactive lesson. From a technological perspective, knowing how to use these tools is important however, the real skill is knowing how to strategically select and use tools that are appropriate for your learners and the purpose of the lesson. This week we will explore designing an online lesson plan using Zoom.

What's included

5 videos6 readings2 assignments

5 videos Total 25 minutes

Week 5 overview 1 minute
Zoom lessons with 3rd party applications - Part 1 6 minutes
Zoom lessons with 3rd party applications - Part 2 6 minutes
Virtual Classroom Case Study | Zoom lesson planning - Part 1 7 minutes
Virtual Classroom Case Study | Zoom lesson planning - Part 2 6 minutes

6 readings Total 115 minutes

Zoom Tips, Lesson Planning Template and Sample 10 minutes
25 Ways to engage students in your next Zoom class 10 minutes
Podcast l Tales of Teaching Online - Sparking interaction and engagement on Zoom and social media - Emily Wade 35 minutes
Week 5 Challenge exercise l Create your own Zoom lesson plan 40 minutes
Additional learning resources 10 minutes
End of course feedback form 10 minutes