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Zoom for Education: Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions
Reference: https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/04/24/zoom-for-education-top-10-frequently-asked-questions/ Remote virtual learning has become the new normal for many teachers, administrators, students, and parents. While the transition may not be easy, we want to provide resources to ensure users are creating secure [...]
It’s Here! 5 Things to Know About Zoom 5.0
Reference: https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/04/27/its-here-5-things-to-know-about-zoom-5-0/ We’re excited to share that Zoom 5.0 is now generally available! This release delivers one of our most advanced security enhancements to date with support for AES 256-bit GCM encryption, which provides added [...]
Zoom Product Updates: New Security Toolbar Icon for Hosts, Meeting ID No Longer Displayed
Reference: https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/04/08/zoom-product-updates-new-security-toolbar-icon-for-hosts-meeting-id-hidden/ Last night, Zoom implemented an important update to help make your meetings more private and secure. The most visible change that meeting hosts will see is an option in the Zoom meeting controls [...]
5 Quick Steps for Taking Your Blackboard Course Online During COVID-19
Reference: https://blog.blackboard.com/5-quick-steps-for-taking-your-blackboard-course-online-during-covid-19/ Coronavirus (COVID-19) is forcing rapid changes in educational delivery formats. Many colleges and universities have canceled classes for an unspecified period of time and asked professors and instructors to move instruction online as [...]
Best Practices for Securing Your Virtual Classroom
Reference: https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/03/27/best-practices-for-securing-your-virtual-classroom/ Zoom has helped thousands of schools and teachers around the world quickly shift to remote virtual learning, and we want all of them to have the same productive environment as their traditional classroom [...]
A Message to Zoom Users
Reference: https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/04/01/a-message-to-our-users/ To Zoom users around the world, Whether you are a global corporation that needs to maintain business continuity, a local government agency working to keep your community functioning, a school teacher educating students [...]
Starting Distance Learning? Tips to Reach Students Virtually
Reference: https://theblog.adobe.com/starting-distance-learning/ With many educators transitioning to distance learning for the rest of the school year, some might feel overwhelmed or uncertain while navigating new tools, processes, and online pedagogy. The big question for many [...]
Adobe Enables Distance Learning Globally for Schools Impacted by COVID-19
Reference: https://theblog.adobe.com/adobe-enables-distance-learning-globally-schools-impacted-covid-19/ These past few weeks proven that even in times of uncertainty, schools and business communities remain strong and resourceful, all while continuing to find creative ways to maintain learning and business continuity. With [...]