Collaboration Platforms
Zoom
Zoom has rapidly become the primary method for meetings and remote instruction. Security is also a focus with any online platform, therefore STOA strongly encourages the use of Touchstone Authenticated meetings for remote learning, and more information can be found at the Secure Zoom Meetings link below.
General Zoom Security Best Practices
Zoom also has posted a blog with some new security and remote learning features that should be available to you in the app soon, and you can read about them here.
Downloading the Application
STOA recommends the Zoom desktop client for the best experience and connection, and the most up to date version for your OS can be found here.
Optimizing your Connection
Zoom has collected System and Bandwidth Requirements for optimal connection here.
To improve your Zoom experience, if your connection is consistently poor, we recommend the following:
- Quit all applications other than Zoom
- Reboot your machine, and potentially your home router and modem
- Turn off HD functionality in Zoom
- Disable Gallery View in Zoom
- Pause Crashplan or other backup software
- DIsconnect from your VPN service
- Move closer to your wireless router
- Connect to your home network with ethernet cable
More info can be found at IS&T’s Zoom Landing Page.