FAQ's

Zoom is a video conferencing tool available to York University Faculty. Faculty can get a standard account at York Universit by contacting askit@yorku.ca

Information and resources about Zoom are available here:  https://yorku.zoom.us/

1. Start an instant zoom meeting and share my screen:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLKpRxBfeD1kEM_I1lId3N_Xl77fKDzSXe&time_continue=11&v=-KnaWV_FT8I
   1. OR join a zoom meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=vFhAEoCF7jg
   2. OR schedule a meeting:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=vFhAEoCF7jg
2. Configure audio and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=HqncX7RE0wM
3. Record a conference call: See “Screen Recording” FAQ

Google Hangouts is a video conferencing tool available for free from Google.

1. Open an account. To use Google Hangouts, you need to make a google account. Click the link to learn more https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/27441?hl=en
2. Start a Hangout:  https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/3115553?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
   1. OR start a video call:  https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/3110347?hl=en&ref_topic=6386410
   2. OR start a group conversation: https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/3111943?hl=en&ref_topic=6386410
3. Invite others to join my call:  https://support.google.com/a/answer/6097610?hl=en

Skype is a free video calling interface.

1. Set up an account:  https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA12413/how-do-i-create-a-new-account-for-skype
2. Schedule a call:  https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34876/how-do-i-schedule-a-call-in-skype
   1. OR answer a Skype call: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34859/how-do-i-answer-a-skype-call
   2. OR set up a group chat: https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34799/how-do-i-create-a-group-chat-in-skype-on-desktop
3. Screenshare:  https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34895/screen-sharing-in-skype

Discord is a free app for group chats and calls.

1. Start a call on Discord:  https://support.discordapp.com/hc/en-us/articles/223657667-Group-Chat-and-Calls

Moodle can help facilitate class discussions and feedback online. Some suggestions to do so are listed below:

1. Create a Forum in Moodle: https://moodle.info.yorku.ca/student_resources/students/documentation/using_forums/
2. Use the survey/questionnaire (see polling FAQ)
3. Blog in moodle.
4. Create groups for students to respond to a particular video. Groups in moodle – https://docs.moodle.org/37/en/Groups