Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Learning Technology Guide - DEV

Zoom*

video synchronous

What is it?

Zoom is a web conferencing tool.

How do I use it?

Visit the Zoom website, and signup using the Signup, It's Free button.

Quick Facts

Category: Synchronous Sessions
Rating Level: Web Search
Website: Zoom*
Last Modified: 21 July 2021
Created: 17 April 2020
License Available: No
More Info

Instructors (hosts) need to purchase an account - $20 per month. No cost for participants. Free tier exists, limited to 40 minutes.
Security Concerns: Yes
Technical Support
Platform(s): Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, Android.

Ratings Information

This technology is currently under evaluation. Please check back later for a rating.

Security and Privacy

: This software has not been approved by Information Management and Protection for use at Memorial. Additionally, Zoom has come under heavy scrunity for sharing information with third parties without consent, incorrectly claiming that sessions are encrypted, leaking information about users to others of the platform, and known security vulnerabilities. It is recommended you confirm these issues have been addressed before using the platform.

Support Information

CITL does not provide support for Zoom.

Other Resources:

Zoom Help Center

Note: Instructional Support is available through CITL. Please connect with Learning Technology Coaches for assistance ltc_citl@mun.ca or visit the Teaching and Learning Exchange in ED 1001, St. John’s Campus.