I was able to download the Zoom tool without any problem. I hosted a video chat and invited Dr. Pierce but then my son called and I had to run. Later I was able to host another chat and invite a classmate. We investigated how to share our desktop with each other and how to move around in Zoom a little bit.
Zoom seems like it would be a useful tool in the classroom to video chat with people in different parts of the country or the world. Having the capability to show items on your computer while discussing them in 'person' is a plus. I would have to consider pros and cons for using Zoom with something like parent/teacher conferences. While video conferencing is a useful tool, being face to face with a person and reading body language is also important.
NETS:
3b - Zoom can be used to collaborate with students, peers, parents, etc. in the classroom for lessons.
3c - Zoom could be used for meetings to communicate important information to parents or other teachers.
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