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Individual meetings with students

cbaskin
Newcomer
Newcomer

Hi:

I am teaching a course virtually and using zoom. I want to set up a way for students to individually meet with me before class should they wish to, like individual office hours online.

Can anyone help?

Thanks,

Cyndy

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Freddi_G
Community Champion | Employee
Community Champion | Employee

Hello, it is common for instructors to use their Zoom Personal Meeting ID or PMI for Virtual Office Hours. PMI is a static meeting ID that is always accessible but you can also schedule it and invite your students by a Calendar invitation. It is perfect for Virtual Office Hours or to meet with the same individuals on a regular basis. It can also be password protected as well.

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/203276937-Using-Personal-Meeting-ID-PMI-

 

Many would use the waiting room feature to move students in and out of the session as they chat with the instructor one by one.

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115000332726-Waiting-Room