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Using the Zoom Whiteboard in Canvas
Accessing the Zoom Tool
Instructors can access the Zoom LTI Pro 1.3 tool from the course navigation menu within a Canvas course. If the link doesn't appear:
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Go to Settings > Navigation.
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Enable the Zoom LTI Pro 1.3 tool.
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Click Save.
Creating a Zoom Meeting with Whiteboard
Instructors can schedule a Zoom meeting directly from Canvas using the Zoom LTI Pro 1.3 interface. To ensure the integration functions correctly:
During the meeting, the whiteboard feature can be used as it would in any standard Zoom session.
Starting a Whiteboard Session
During a live Zoom meeting:
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The host (instructor) can start a whiteboard session.
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Participants (students) can join the session and collaborate in real-time.
Whiteboard Features
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Drawing Tools: Instructors and students can draw, type text, and use shapes on the whiteboard.
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Annotations: Participants can annotate on shared screens or documents.
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Saving Whiteboards: Whiteboards can be saved and shared with participants after the session.
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Multiple Whiteboards: Instructors can create and switch between multiple whiteboards in a single session.
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Collaboration: Participants can interact and contribute to the whiteboard simultaneously, enabling collaborative activities and discussions.
Benefits in Canvas
Seamless Integration
This integration simplifies the process of scheduling, starting, and joining Zoom meetings with whiteboarding directly from Canvas, making it more convenient for instructors and students.
Enhanced Learning Experience
The whiteboard tool adds an interactive component to online learning, supporting:
Centralized Access
All Zoom meetings, recordings, and whiteboards are accessible within the Canvas course, providing a centralized hub for course materials and activities.
For more information about using the Zoom Whiteboard, visit: Zoom’s Whiteboard Overview.