This article contains the following:
1. Overview
2. How do I create a Zoom account?
3. How do I log in to Zoom?
4. How do I set up a virtual meeting?
5. How can I get help with using Zoom?
Overview
We know many districts are rapidly transitioning to remote instruction, and we want to help.
Clever has partnered with Zoom to make video conferencing free for all districts experiencing school closures.
If your district is closed, or planning for a closure, your district can request a special Zoom account for your district. Zoom accounts setup through Clever will include the following:
- Unlimited teacher & staff accounts
- No time limit on class sessions (40 minute limit removed)
- Single sign-on via the Clever Portal
- Support for PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, iPads, Android phones & iPhones
- Breakout Rooms for small-group discussions
Through this partnership, Zoom is making all of these features available at no charge through July 1, 2020.
How do I create a Zoom account?
Adding Zoom and creating accounts are managed at the district level. District administrators can find directions for adding the Zoom integration here.
If you do not see the Zoom app in your Portal, please contact your district help desk.
How do I log in to Zoom?
Step 1: Log in to the Clever Portal
Step 2: Click on the Zoom icon.
You are now logged in and will be directed to your Zoom profile!
How do I create a virtual meeting?
Step 1: Log in to the Clever Portal
Ste 2: Click on the Zoom application in the Clever Portal
Step 3: Click on "Schedule a Meeting"
Step 4. Enter the details for your meeting. If you would like to use the same meeting link for a recurring event (example: weekly team meeting), select "Recurring meeting"
Step 5. Select "Save". On the next screen, click "Copy the invitation".
Step 6. Send the invitation info to the event participants. This may be in an email, a calendar event's details, or a link in the Clever Portal!
Pro Tip:
Does your school use Google? You may be able to add the
Zoom Scheduler extension for Google Chrome.
This extension makes it easy to add a Zoom link to any calendar event in Google Calendar!
How can I get help with using Zoom?
Zoom has a large number of resources to support you and your students. These resources can be found at https://support.zoom.us
Here are some resources from their Help Center that Clever recommends to get started!
Zoom Video Tutorials (1 Minute each!)
Meeting and Webinar Best Practices
Zoom Technical Support
If you or your students encounter technical problems with Zoom, you can submit a support request. "Support Hours" are 24 x 7, including public holidays, where agents or technical engineers are available for email or live support.