Zoom Classroom Expectations

Joining a Zoom meeting is the equivalent of walking into a classroom. Consequently, all classroom norms and prinicples that apply to on-campus or in-perosn class meetings also apply to Zoom sessions. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, treat others with courtesy and respect, use language thoughtfully, and wear appropriate attire.

Zoom Session Requirements

• Join Zoom on time. Join a few minutes early to ensure a proper connection.
• Turn video on. Your instructor and classmates want to see your face. Additionally, this helps your instructor know that you are engaged and provides feedback related to your understanding of the content being covered.
• Mute microphones. Remain on mute while your instructor and/or classmates are speaking. Having too many microphones on at the same time causes unnecessary background noise that can be distracting.
• Eliminate distractions. Join from a safe and quiet location with a device that permits full participation in class activities (e.g. no driving, working or multitasking).
• Use appropriate backgrounds. Give consideration to your background/surroundings my removing inappropriate or distracting items behind you while participating in a Zoom meeting. We encourage you to use the Zoom settings to blur or replace your background.
• No Zoom session recording. No recording, screenshots or sharing of a Zoom meeting session are permitted.
• Keep Zoom links secure. Do not share the Zoom meeting link with anyone outside of your class.
• Follow conduct rules. Students must abide by all rules set forth in the Student Code of Conduct, as well as any additional, specific guidelines provided by the instructor during class sessions, group projects, presentations and guest speakers. Special student accommodations may be provided by the Student Accessibility Office or at the instructor's discretion.

Zoom Session Etiquette

• Chat Etiquette: Verbal and group chat responses should relate to a course activity, discussion, concept, etc. that is being covered in class.
• Reactions: Use Zoom's reaction icons to show your understanding of the material being presented.
• Breakout Rooms: Breakout room discussions will be structured and students are expected to remain on topic. Students should take turns sharing ideas with consideration given to other participants. Additionally, the instructor may drop into breakout rooms at random times to check in on progress and ask questions.
• Recording: Be aware that meetings and breakout sessions may be recorded by the instructor and made available to students following the meeting in a designated area provided by the instructor.