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How to create and run a more secure Zoom meeting (updated on 5 April)

UPDATED - SUNDAY 5 APRIL
We have enabled additional security measures for our Zoom meetings.
Please take a look at the updated videos below.

If you are just getting started with Zoom, please refer to this post.

Creating a more secure Zoom meeting




In the Zoom Meeting - New Security Features



Students Point of View - In Zoom Meeting


Updating Your Zoom Client - Critical!
Open the Client.
1. Click your profile picture in the upper right.
2. Click Check for Update. When I ran this on my mac I had only two updates, but my  PC had like 9!

Things That Are Nice To Know
Recurring Meetings
So you have open office hours every day at 10:00. You could individually add each one or just create on meeting and have it automatically show up every day that week. Check out our short post to walk you through the process.

Backgrounds
I am a realist and understand most of us live in houses that can be slightly askew from time to time. Don't want to show those dishes piled high in the sink? No problem, just change your background! You could have a palm tree or it could look like you are still in your classroom. Check out our how-to here.

In session tool for Participants
Our post shows you what it looks like on an iPad and computer.

How to Participate
Here is a quick post to send on how kids can participate in the meeting.

Recordings - a reminder
It is a district requirement to have two adults employed by the district in every Zoom with kids. Each session must be recorded and shared in the Drive your building administrator emailed you about.
Please refer to these posts detailing how to record and share your meetings. Post 1 and Post 2.

Check out Best Practices for Securing Your Virtual Classroom

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