Zoom is a robust video conferencing tool that facilitates real-time collaboration, from virtual office hours to large-scale lectures. It offers high-quality video and audio, breakout rooms for group work, screen sharing, and polling features, all optimized for educational environments. With end-to-end encryption and easy integration into Canvas, Zoom ensures secure, interactive sessions that mimic in-person classes while supporting recordings for later review.
Conduct lectures with up to 1,000 participants, using features like breakout rooms, polls, screen sharing, whiteboards, and reactions for an engaging experience.
Break students into rooms for discussions or projects, then reconvene with seamless reporting tools.
Gauge understanding in real-time with built-in surveys and chat functions to encourage participation.
Launch Zoom via the web at zoom.us, or download the desktop/mobile app for better performance. In Canvas, add it through the “Zoom” LTI tool in your course menu to schedule meetings directly. Sign in with your Bellevue College credentials for institutional features.
Provide students with the link to Student Zoom Account to help them access their free licensed Zoom account and learn how to securely sign on using Single-Sign On (SSO).
To use your Bellevue College Zoom account provide your “Single Sign-On” (SSO) credentials. Single Sign-on is the authentication scheme the college uses to improve your experience and provide security.
Follow the steps to receive your Bellevue College Zoom licensed account in the video:
Captions are essential to delivering accessible lectures and meetings to your students. Use these resources to guide you:
Read about Zoom’s accessibility features, options, and settings. You can also find resources, documents, and compliance information.
Just remember, if you need help, we’re here for you! Drop by Faculty Live Support (Zoom or in person) Monday–Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, schedule a one-on-one accessibility coaching session, or email us anytime at elearning@bellevuecollege.edu.