Making Zoom Accessible and Inclusive

ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS IN ZOOM

  • Record live synchronous lectures
  • live captioning/live transcription
  • hot keys and keyboard shortcuts
  • screen reader support
  • limit use of polling
  • sound & video quality
  • chat tool
  • breakout rooms
  • Enable “Always show meeting controls”
  • EnableĀ  “Mute participants on entry”
  • Turn of HD Video to reduce bandwidth

INCLUSIVE BEST PRACTICES

  • provide instructions on how you want students to ask questions during session
  • limit use of polling feature
  • use raise hand
  • have students identify themselves before speaking
  • share presentation content before the sync session
  • record the session

ZOOM BEST PRACTICES FOR INSTRUCTORS

  • be prepared
  • let people into the room via waiting room
  • record the sync session
  • zoom etiquette for students
  • camera on or off is a choice
  • silence is required
    • allow time for thought and for students to type and formulate responses
  • monitor chatĀ  / take short breaks
  • stay in room until everyone is gone