Zoom: An Innovative Solution for the Live-online Virtual Classroom

Authors

  • Tamara JG Barbosa University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
  • Mary Jo Barbosa University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55420/2693.9193.v9.n2.292

Keywords:

online virtual classrooms, synchronous classes, alternative modality courses

Abstract

This article is a case study of a courseware experience with the creation of a live-online virtual classrooms using Zoom. Live-online virtual classrooms with two-way audio and HD video were created for seven different courses at the higher education level. This innovative technology allows all participants to see and hear every classmate using any device, including iPhones, tablets and computers. We describe how to set up the Zoom account and how to set up the live-online virtual classroom, including the parameters we use. We document how to set up a home or office studio and how to broadcast the classes. We explain our virtual classroom class experiences and how we evaluated students live-online. We also provide several best practices for hosting and studying in a live-online virtual classroom.

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Author Biography

Tamara JG Barbosa, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus

 

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Published

2019-05-30

How to Cite

Barbosa, T. J., & Barbosa, M. J. (2019). Zoom: An Innovative Solution for the Live-online Virtual Classroom. HETS Online Journal, 9(2), 124-138. https://doi.org/10.55420/2693.9193.v9.n2.292

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