Description #
Zoom is a downloadable application for both computers and smartphones, its main function is to create real-time video conferences between two or more participants. The app allows you to schedule meetings (bilaterally or in groups), live chat between users, share screens, files and record sessions for later viewing.
How to get it #
Why recommended #
Pros #
– High quality video, screen sharing
– Sharing documents, whiteboard
– Meeting recording, accessibility
– Breakout rooms, surveys, integrations
– Closed captions, language support
– Greater security, waiting rooms
– Free plan
Cons #
– Limited duration of the free meetings
– Limited collaboration features
– Storage limitations and learning curve
– User training required for accessibility
– Privacy issues, vulnerabilities
– Additional costs to access advanced features
Application to the VET Area #
Training
Work-based training
Tutoring and accompaniment
Support for business creation
Level #
Explorer
How to use this tool #
Zoom can be used to create online training sessions. Instructors can take advantage of Zoom’s high-quality video and screen sharing capabilities to present topics and demonstrations. The document sharing and whiteboard features can be used for dynamic and visual learning. With Zoom’s breakout rooms and polling features, educators can create interactive learning environments where students can collaborate, discuss, and actively participate in group activities. Furthermore, Zoom’s meeting recording function allows trainers to record sessions: a very useful solution for promoting “self-directed” learning.
When it comes to work-based training, Zoom offers specific features for real-time interaction. Trainers are thus facilitated in conducting one-to-one or group meetings with learners. Screen sharing and live chats allow trainers to carry out demonstrations and workshops, interacting in real time with learners. Additionally, Zoom’s breakout rooms feature allows trainers to create focused discussion groups where learners can collaborate, sharing insights and comments to solve a problem or develop a project.
Similarly, in the area of support for job inclusion and placement, Zoom allows mentors to conduct one-to-one or group sessions. Through screen and document sharing features, mentors can provide mentees access to documents, resources, and tools. The “breakout” rooms functionality also allows you to create private spaces for confidential discussions and support sessions.
In the area of supporting self-entrepreneurship and business creation, Zoom can be used for remote presentations (virtual pitches, networking events and collaborative meetings) in high video and audio quality. Zoom’s interactive features – such as “whiteboarding” and “polling” – facilitate discussion and brainstorming activities, as well as laboratory activities. Zoom’s recording function facilitates the acquisition and analysis of information and data collected during meetings and work sessions.
Training #
– Allows the organization and management of online training sessions
– Enable interaction, discussion (even one-to-one) and collaboration through specific features
– Allows sharing of presentations, documents and educational materials
– Enable management of shared calendars
Work-based training #
– Enables the creation of interactive virtual sessions, individual or group
– Enables the creation of collaborative and brainstorming meetings via the “breakout” functionality
– Allows screen sharing and live chats for demonstrations and workshops
– Enable real-time communication through commenting and chat features
Tutoring and support for job placement #
– Allows one-on-one or group tutoring meetings
– Allows webinars and virtual events for networking, and community building
– Enables real-time interaction, knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer support
– Enables collaborative and brainstorming meetings via the “breakout” functionality
Support for self-entrepreneurship and business creation #
– Allows you to conduct/host virtual pitch sessions and networking events
– Enables the creation of collaborative and brainstorming meetings via the “breakout” functionality
– Enables real-time interaction, knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer support
– Enables the creation of collaborative and brainstorming meetings through the “whiteboarding” and “polling” functionality
Practical Resources #
Strategies to engage students in Zoom
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Zoom Whiteboard Activity | Teaching with Zoom
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Top 20 Zoom Tips & Tricks
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