Suggested Pre-Zoom Session Checklist
Before your class session, make sure that you have:
- An Internet-enabled computer
- Headphones with microphone (to avoid audio feedback)
- Webcam (so that you can be seen by others)
- A quiet space to hold the session
- A detailed lesson plan including timings and moderator roles
- Resources to use or share (such as slide decks or videos)
- Accessibility requirements for participants
- Arranged a co-host to moderate the chat area and answer participant questions (recommended for large classes)
- Scheduled your Zoom session
- Set and send to participants any etiquette and session instruction information
- Sent instructions to co-presenters or guest speakers (if applicable)
- Practiced using Zoom features in advance
- Prepared and display a Welcome lesson slide with the session start time and participant instructions
Ensure participants have:
- An Internet-enabled computer or cell phone
- Session date and time
- Informed you of any accessibility needs (encourage students to inform you by a certain date to ensure you can make appropriate arrangements in time)
- Joining instructions such as the session's Zoom link
- Etiquette and session guidelines
These suggestions were shared at brightclassroomideas.com.