In order to hold classes during normal, scheduled times, you can use Zoom, a free tool Palomar has for online meetings.
It’s easy to install and use and works on any web browser or mobile phone. To set up your Zoom account you will need to log into the Palomar Portal (https://idmpg.palomar.edu/sso/) and look for the Zoom tile and click on it. That will automatically set up your Palomar Zoom account. If, however, you don’t have that tile, you’ll need to request from the Information Services Helpdesk (helpdesk@palomar.edu or X2140) that they add that tile to your Portal screen. Once they have the tile established in the Portal for you, you’ll need to click it to get your account set up. Students do not need an account to join or attend an event, but if they want, they can sign up at Zoom.us for a free, standard account.
QuickStart for Students
- How a Student can accept a Zoom invitation and participate in Zoom session – (Video: 10:48)
- How a Student can join a Zoom meeting using their phone
Test Your Zoom Connection
- Checking your Audio/Video Connections with the Zoom Test (posted: 3/23/2020)
Zoom “Bombing” Prevention
- FBI: Watch Out for ‘Zoom-Bombings’ on Online Video Meeting Apps – PC Magazine (4/1/2020)
- Top Zoom Tips for Better Videoconferencing in a Locked-Down World – PC Magazine (4/1/2020)
- Zoom Tips to Reducing the Chances of Uninvited Disruptive Attendees – Kelly Falcone (4/1/2020)
- ‘Zoombombers’ disrupt online classes with racist, pornographic content (posted: 3/27/2020)
- Keep People from Crashing your Zoom Event (posted: 3/27/2020)
Making a Zoom Class Feel More like a Regular Class
Simple Guides on How to Use Zoom
Southwestern College has shared the following simple QuickStart Guides with us:
- SWC ConferZoom Mobile Quickstart Guide
- SWC ConferZoom for Students – Flyer you can send to students
- Playing a Shared Video in Zoom
Using Zoom for Online Meetings (Video Training)
- Demonstration of Meeting in a Zoom Room (Video: 7:45)
- Setting up a specific meeting (Video: 5:56)
Zoom Tips from Kelly Falcone
- Palomar: General Information: Tips for Leading Zoom Meetings, by Kelly Falcone
- Palomar: General Information: Ideas for transitions F2F to Distance Education, by Kelly Falcone
- Palomar: General Information: Zoom FAQs, by Kelly Falcone
- Palomar: General Information: Using ZOOM with CANVAS- Student Guides, by Kelly Falcone
- Palomar: General Information: Using ZOOM with CANVAS – Instructor Guides, by Kelly Falcone