How to Conduct a Zoom Synchronous Classroom Lecture

• Add a Zoom Online Class link in Blackboard

• Start a Zoom Class in Blackboard
• How to Conduct a Zoom Synchronous Classroom Lecture
• Post a Zoom Lecture Recording in Blackboard using Kaltura
  • Note that Zoom cloud recordings start at the beginning of the Zoom class are automatically uploaded to your Kaltura MyMedia library page. Access your library at video.syr.edu
• Zoom Online Class Recommended Settings

See the area pertaining to the content you are sharing with the online and in-person class

All Instances

1. Power on Extron Touch Screen OR tap System Off > System Reset
   

2. Tap PROJECTOR (RIGHT) > PC (MAIN), PROJECTOR (LEFT) > PC (MAIN)

3. Log on Teaching Station PC using your NetID and Password

4. Log on Blackboard using Chrome (Shortcut on Taskbar, Start Menu, and Desktop)
   
5. Go to today's Blackboard Class/Section
6. Go to the Zoom Online Class tab
   
7. Under the Upcoming Meetings tab, click Start meeting next to the day's lecture. 
   
8. Click Open Zoom Meetings
   
9. Join with Computer Audio
   
10. Turn on Mic and Camera
    
11. Click Record, Record to Cloud
    
    
    1. Note, if your settings are automatically set to Record to the Cloud, the record button will look like this
       
       
       

Powerpoint

1. Tap PROJECTOR (RIGHT) > PC (EXTENDED DESKTOP), PROJECTOR (LEFT) > PC (EXTENDED DESKTOP)
   
2. Share Screen
   
   
3. Select Screen 2, PC (EXTENDED DESKTOP)
   
4. Share
   
   
   1. Note, if Zoom controls are on the confidence monitor (extended desktop), drag to main teaching station screen (PC Main)
5. Open PowerPoint
6. Start Slideshow
   
   

Excel, Word, Web Page

1. Tap PROJECTOR (RIGHT) > PC (MAIN), PROJECTOR (LEFT) > PC (MAIN)
2. Share Screen
   
3. Select Application
   
4. Share
   
   
   

YouTube Video

1. Tap PROJECTOR (RIGHT) > PC (MAIN), PROJECTOR (LEFT) > PC (MAIN)
2. Share Screen
   
3. Select YouTube video, check Share computer sound, Optimize Screen Sharing for Video Clip
   
4. Share
   
   
   

ELMO Document Camera

1. Tap PROJECTOR (RIGHT) > Doc Cam, PROJECTOR (LEFT) > Doc Cam
2. Share Screen
   
3. Go to the Advanced tab
   

4. Select Content from 2nd Camera

   

5. Share
   

Special Cases and Notes

In classrooms with one projector, tap PC (Extended Desktop) when sharing a PowerPoint, or PC (Main) when sharing Excel, Word, Web Page, or YouTube video.

In Lender Auditorium, use a lavalier clip-on microphone for the best audio clarity.

Do not use a laptop or device other than the teaching station computer to share your lecture.

Remain in front of the teaching station computer to provide the best experience for your online audience.

Advise students to keep their microphones muted unless they have a question.

The lecture is automatically recorded after starting Zoom and uploaded to Kaltura. Follow these steps (LINK) to auto-record the lecture.

For assistance contact IT at wsmhelp@syr.edu, call 315-443-2342, or double click on the Remote Support Button