ZOOMING INTO THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION: 13 NIFTY NEW FEATURES FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

[trickynikki]

The back-to-school season has taken on a whole new meaning in recent times, with virtual and hybrid learning becoming increasingly common. As educators, students, and parents adapt to these changes, Zoom continues to be a vital tool in the educational landscape. In this post, we'll explore 13 features Zoom has to help with back-to-school.

ZOOM NOTES

Taking notes during online classes just got easier with Zoom Notes, This feature allows students to jot down important information directly within the Zoom app. Notes can be saved and shared for later review, helping students stay organized and engaged.

RAISED HAND ENHANCEMENTS

In a virtual classroom, it's crucial to maintain a sense of order. The Raised Hand feature has been enhanced to make it even more intuitive, ensuring that teachers can easily identify and address students who have questions or want to contribute to the discussion.

SCREEN SHARE PREVIEW 

Teachers can now have a sneak peek at what they're about to share with their students. Screen Share Preview allows educators to review their content before presenting it, reducing the chances of sharing the wrong information or files.

IPAD EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENTS

For iPad users, Zoom has rolled out several enhancements, making the app more user-friendly and versatile. These improvements include better annotation tools, multi-pinning, and an improved virtual background experience. 

PRESENTATION SLIDE CONTROL

Instructors can now navigate through presentation slides seamlessly within the Zoom platform. This feature simplifies the process of sharing slides and makes virtual lectures more engaging. Explore this feature in detail here.

ATTENDANCE STATUS

Tracking attendance in virtual classes can be challenging, but Zoom has made it easier. With the Attendance Status feature, educators can see who's present, who's absent, and who joined late.

WAITING ROOM VIDEO

The Waiting Room has been upgraded to allow educators to display a custom video or message to students while they wait to join the meeting. This personalized touch can set the tone for a positive learning experience.

ADVANCED WHITEBOARD

Zoom's whiteboard tool has advanced features like improved drawing tools, shapes, and templates. This is perfect for educators who want to illustrate concepts visually. Learn more about the Advanced Whiteboard feature.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION

Zoom is committed to inclusivity, and the Sign Language Interpretation feature is a testament to that. It allows interpreters to join the meeting and provide sign language translation, making virtual learning more accessible.

Q & A FOR  MEETINGS

Promote engagement and address questions efficiently with the Q & A feature, Students can submit questions during the meeting, and instructors can answer them in real-time or save them for later.

TIME REMAINING TIMER

Keep everyone on track with the Time Remaining Timer. This handy feature displays the remaining time for the meeting or breakout sessions, helping educators manage their schedules effectively.

BREAKOUT ROOMS BASED ON POLL RESULTS

Zoom now offers the option to automatically assign students to breakout rooms based on the results of a poll. This streamlines the process of group work and ensures balanced distribution. Learn how to use this feature here.

LOW LATENCY AUDIO

To improve the real-time communication experience, Zoom has introduced low-latency audio. This feature reduces audio lag, making discussions and interactions more natural and engaging.

As education continues to evolve in the digital age, tools like Zoom are essential for facilitating remote learning. These 13 features demonstrate Zoom's commitment to enhancing the virtual classroom experience for educators and students alike. Whether you're looking for better engagement tools, improved accessibility, or streamlined features, Zoom has you covered. Embrace these enhancements, and let Zoom be your trusted partner in education this back-to-school season. To explore these features in detail, head over to the Zoom support website and start enhancing your virtual classroom experience today!

[tracyannstory]

The raised hand enhancements are a game changer in the education space! Teachers can easily see who has raised their hand first, second, third, etc. all in the right order. Even cooler is that you can physically raise your hand or just select the raise hand emoji from your toolbar✋. Thanks for sharing awesome back to school features! 

[crissyd]

Thanks for sharing, @trickynikki ! While Slide Control is not really a very new feature, it's disabled by default so most customers are unaware of it that's why I always try my best to mention that whenever I get the chance. Most customers are really happy that this feature exists because it's very useful and they're excited to enable and start leveraging it.

[Bri]

Thanks for highlighting these features @trickynikki ! 

[bdelossantos]

Can't wait to test these out! Thanks @trickynikki!