Using Zoom to Prepare Synchronous Content
WHAT IS ZOOM?
WHAT IS ZOOM?
As The New School's video conferencing platform, Zoom provides high-definition, interactive collaboration tools and telephone conferencing to use for teaching your classes remotely. Zoom makes holding live (synchronous) classes and remote class meetings possible.
As The New School's video conferencing platform, Zoom provides high-definition, interactive collaboration tools and telephone conferencing to use for teaching your classes remotely. Zoom makes holding live (synchronous) classes and remote class meetings possible.
SEE IN THIS PAGE:
SEE IN THIS PAGE:
- Instructions for accessing and logging into Zoom
- Instructions for accessing and logging into Zoom
- Updated security information regarding Zoom
- Updated security information regarding Zoom
- Zoom usage guides and easy-to-follow demo videos
- Zoom usage guides and easy-to-follow demo videos
- Important information about student privacy and recording Zoom class meetings
- Important information about student privacy and recording Zoom class meetings
ACCESSING AND LOGGING INTO ZOOM
ACCESSING AND LOGGING INTO ZOOM
You can access and launch Zoom directly from my.newschool.edu using your Single Sign-On credentials.
You can access and launch Zoom directly from my.newschool.edu using your Single Sign-On credentials.
When you log into my.newschool.edu, you’ll see a menu in the top-right of your screen next to your profile photo. If you click on that menu, a list of apps opens up. In that list, you'll find the Zoom application.
When you log into my.newschool.edu, you’ll see a menu in the top-right of your screen next to your profile photo. If you click on that menu, a list of apps opens up. In that list, you'll find the Zoom application.
Or, you can access Zoom directly at newschool.zoom.us.
Or, you can access Zoom directly at newschool.zoom.us.
Special Note Regarding “Zoombombing”
Special Note Regarding “Zoombombing”
Please note that as of 6:00pm EST on April 3rd, all New School Zoom accounts will require passwords to access meetings. When scheduling a Zoom meeting, a password will be generated along with the meeting link. See the below video on "How to Schedule a Zoom Meeting" - at 2:00 minute mark - for specific instructions.
Please note that as of 6:00pm EST on April 3rd, all New School Zoom accounts will require passwords to access meetings. When scheduling a Zoom meeting, a password will be generated along with the meeting link. See the below video on "How to Schedule a Zoom Meeting" - at 2:00 minute mark - for specific instructions.
When creating a new meeting in Zoom, a meeting link (URL) will be generated. This long link HAS THE PASSWORD EMBEDDED so students need only click on the link to enter the meeting. Please communicate this link and meeting time with your students, ideally by sending a Canvas message. You could also use email or a calendar invitation.
When creating a new meeting in Zoom, a meeting link (URL) will be generated. This long link HAS THE PASSWORD EMBEDDED so students need only click on the link to enter the meeting. Please communicate this link and meeting time with your students, ideally by sending a Canvas message. You could also use email or a calendar invitation.
If you had a meeting invitation created before 6pm on April 3rd, you may choose to reschedule the meeting to benefit from the new account settings, or simply edit the meeting to add a password. In this instance you will have to inform your students of the separate password so they may enter it to access the meeting.
If you had a meeting invitation created before 6pm on April 3rd, you may choose to reschedule the meeting to benefit from the new account settings, or simply edit the meeting to add a password. In this instance you will have to inform your students of the separate password so they may enter it to access the meeting.
By taking a few important steps, you can be confident that Zoom meetings will be safe without interruptions by external individuals. Please see this brief guide that explains key precautions you can take to further secure your Zoom class meetings. And this video available below on this page has a clear demonstration of these security and privacy settings.
By taking a few important steps, you can be confident that Zoom meetings will be safe without interruptions by external individuals. Please see this brief guide that explains key precautions you can take to further secure your Zoom class meetings. And this video available below on this page has a clear demonstration of these security and privacy settings.
QUICK LINKS FOR USING ZOOM
QUICK LINKS FOR USING ZOOM
- The basics of running a Zoom class meeting
- The basics of running a Zoom class meeting
- How to set up a Zoom Meeting
- How to set up a Zoom Meeting
- How to share your screen to students
- How to share your screen to students
- How to create breakout rooms during meeting
- How to create breakout rooms during meeting
- How to use a whiteboard during a meeting
- How to use a whiteboard during a meeting
TUTORIAL VIDEOS FOR USING ZOOM
TUTORIAL VIDEOS FOR USING ZOOM

Why Teach Synchronously Via Zoom
Why Teach Synchronously Via Zoom
We explain the benefit of using Zoom to teach synchronously.
We explain the benefit of using Zoom to teach synchronously.

Logging Into Zoom
Logging Into Zoom
We walk through how to access and log into Zoom.
We walk through how to access and log into Zoom.

How to Schedule and Start a Zoom Meeting
How to Schedule and Start a Zoom Meeting
We walk through how to schedule and start a Zoom meeting.
We walk through how to schedule and start a Zoom meeting.

Tips for Teaching on Zoom
Tips for Teaching on Zoom
We offer some tips for holding an effective synchronous Zoom meeting.
We offer some tips for holding an effective synchronous Zoom meeting.

Using Zoom to Record a Video
Using Zoom to Record a Video
We walk you through how to use Zoom to record a lecture.
We walk you through how to use Zoom to record a lecture.

Recording a Live Zoom Meeting
Recording a Live Zoom Meeting
We explain how to record a live Zoom meeting and what you should consider before doing so.
We explain how to record a live Zoom meeting and what you should consider before doing so.

Ensuring Secure Zoom Class Meetings
Ensuring Secure Zoom Class Meetings
By taking a few important steps, you can be confident that Zoom meetings will be safe without interruptions by external individuals broadcasting inappropriate content.
By taking a few important steps, you can be confident that Zoom meetings will be safe without interruptions by external individuals broadcasting inappropriate content.
See the "SUPPORT" page in this site to get help using Zoom for your class.
See the "SUPPORT" page in this site to get help using Zoom for your class.