Frequently Asked Question

How It Can Support Learning

Zoom is a video conferencing program. Zoom has removed the 40 minute limit for educators during the coronavirus. It does have a number of features that make it stand out compared to the other video meeting software platforms.

• Hand up for questions
• Break out rooms
• Phone in for students without Internet Access

How to Access

Follow the instructions in this link to create an account and have the 40 minute limit removed.
https://zoom.us/docs/ent/school-verification.html?zcid=1231&_ga=2.79257873.400713120.1584476506-704398058.1584476506

The plugin can be installed using the Managed Software Center and searching for Zoom without an adminstrator password. Instructions are here: https://support.sd59.bc.ca/kb/faq.php?id=59

Tutorials

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials

Privacy Concerns

Zoom is fine to be used without a consent form however, meetings can not be archived in their cloud storage without consent forms due to private information that will be contained in the recording (name, video of student along with anything else they may provide).
Please note that meetings are routed through the United States, this isn't a violation of the BC FOIPPA Laws but still is a concern.