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Target Audience: SBS Academic & Administrative Staff
The Zoom Essentials for University Staff course is designed to equip academic and administrative staff with the foundational skills necessary to effectively utilize the Zoom conferencing platform in various university settings. Throughout this interactive course, participants will learn how to navigate Zoom's features, optimize settings for security and privacy, and leverage advanced functionalities to enhance virtual interactions. From hosting online lectures and meetings to conducting virtual office hours and collaborative sessions, this course provides practical guidance tailored to the unique needs of Strathclyde's Business School staff. The platform can be accessed via the Strathclyde's Video Conferencing Portal.
The topics we cover are:
- Scheduling and Hosting Meetings.
- Best practices for safeguarding Zoom meetings.
- Familiarization with the Zoom interface and basic navigation.
- Strategies for managing participant interactions.
- Tips for sharing screens, presentations, documents, and multimedia content.
By the end of this course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to leverage Zoom effectively in their academic and administrative roles, fostering good practices in the virtual environment.
Delivered By: The SBS Learning Technology Team