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Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by Macquarie University
  • Offered by

About

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

Modules

Welcome to the course and critical information

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce yourself and meet your fellow learners

1 Videos

  • Welcome Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners

4 Readings

  • Welcome to Online teaching: Using Zoom to connect with learners
  • Welcome to Country
  • Course overview
  • Important information about versions and regions

Week 1 - Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 1 overview

Week 1 - Lesson

    • 8 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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8 Videos

  • Which Zoom plan is right for me?
  • Zoom resources for training, professional development and support
  • Where to find important Zoom account settings
  • General Zoom Meeting controls
  • Zoom video settings
  • Zoom audio settings
  • Setting up your Zoom background
  • Podcast l Using Zoom to teach online

2 Readings

  • Best Zoom Settings for Teachers
  • Podcast l Subject matter expert - Professor Rebecca Mitchell

Week 1 - Practice

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Recall quiz

1 Readings

  • Week 1 Challenge exercise | Explore your Zoom profile

Week 1 - Additional learning resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Additional learning resources

Week 1 - Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Graded quiz

Week 2 - Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 2 overview

Week 2 - Lesson

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Scheduling a Zoom Meeting
  • Setting controls for your Zoom class
  • Zoom security and privacy
  • Zoom practice part 1 - Starting a Zoom class
  • Zoom practice part 2 - Navigating Zoom

2 Readings

  • Best practices for securing your virtual classroom
  • Podcast l This Teaching Life - What's our duty of care like for the students in this online learning environment? - Nonie May

Week 2 - Practice

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Recall quiz

1 Readings

  • Week 2 Challenge exercise | Host your own Zoom Meeting

Week 2 - Additional learning resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Additional learning resources

Week 2 - Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Graded quiz

Week 3 - Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 3 overview

Week 3 - Lesson

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Using polls
  • Using breakout rooms
  • Using the chat functionality
  • Using screen sharing and annotations

2 Readings

  • Nonverbal Overload: A Theoretical Argument for the Causes of Zoom Fatigue
  • Podcast l Psychcast Series - Understanding Zoom fatigue and how to make videoconferencing less anxiety provoking - Geraldine Fauville

Week 3 - Practice

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Recall quiz

1 Readings

  • Week 3 Challenge exercise | Creating a Zoom checklist

Week 3 - Additional learning resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Additional learning resources

Week 3 - Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Graded quiz

Week 4 - Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 4 - overview

Week 4 - Lesson

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Using screen-sharing and annotations in the virtual classroom
  • Using breakout rooms for online learning activities
  • Podcast l Co-facilitating on Zoom Part 1
  • Podcast l Co-facilitating on Zoom Part 2

2 Readings

  • Using Breakout Rooms with less stress and better results
  • Podcast l Subject Matter Expert - Dr Karina Luzia and Fidel Fernando

Week 4 - Practice

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4 Recall quiz

1 Readings

  • Week 4 Challenge exercise | Break out rooms

Week 4 - Additional learning resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Additional learning resources

Week 4 - Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4 Graded quiz

Week 5 - Overview

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Week 5 overview

Week 5 - Lesson

    • 4 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Zoom lessons with 3rd party applications - Part 1
  • Zoom lessons with 3rd party applications - Part 2
  • Virtual Classroom Case Study | Zoom lesson planning - Part 1
  • Virtual Classroom Case Study | Zoom lesson planning - Part 2

3 Readings

  • Zoom Tips, Lesson Planning Template and Sample
  • 25 Ways to engage students in your next Zoom class
  • Podcast l Tales of Teaching Online - Sparking interaction and engagement on Zoom and social media - Emily Wade

Week 5 - Practice

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 5 Recall quiz

1 Readings

  • Week 5 Challenge exercise l Create your own Zoom lesson plan 

Week 5 - Additional learning resources

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Additional learning resources
  • End of course feedback form

Week 5 - Assessment

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 5 Graded quiz

Auto Summary

Enhance your online teaching skills with our "Using Zoom to Connect with Learners" course. Focused on personal development, this foundational course by Coursera guides educators through essential Zoom functions like class management, break-out rooms, chat, screen-sharing, and polls. Gain practical insights and create your own Zoom lesson plans over 1020 minutes. Suitable for anyone delivering live online classes, it offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Join now to confidently design and deliver engaging Zoom classes!

A/Professor Iain Hay
Instructors

A/Professor Iain Hay

Billy Bruce
Instructors

Billy Bruce

Jada Bennett
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Jada Bennett