Zoom: LaToya Green, College of Health Professions

“Over the past four years, Zoom has been extremely beneficial for me in higher education. I’ve used Zoom for student advising, faculty mentoring, departmental and organizational meetings, prospective student and faculty interviews, and teaching/lecturing. 

I’ve discovered that using Zoom for teaching has become an indispensable tool because its accessibility enables me to conduct classes and students to join classes from anywhere in the world. This feature overcomes geographical barriers and enhances inclusivity. Zoom offers me a dynamic platform to engage with students remotely using either a synchronous or asynchronous lecture format. I have used Zoom’s robust features, such as screen sharing, chat, and breakout rooms, to conduct synchronous lectures to foster interactive learning environments where I can deliver lectures, conduct discussions, and collaborate on projects in real-time. When I’m not able to be physically present in the classroom, Zoom has allowed me not to detour from the course schedule and cover content asynchronously when an emergency arises. 

Moreover, Zoom facilitates personalized attention through private chats and one-on-one sessions, which ensures that each student receives the support they need. Despite initial challenges adapting to online teaching, Zoom has proven instrumental in maintaining continuity in education and enables me to adapt my teaching methods effectively in a digital environment.”