Using Zoom Meetings for Online Training and Education
Online training should involve more than displaying presentation slides while participants remain silent.
A well-planned virtual session should give participants opportunities to ask questions, discuss ideas, practise tasks and receive feedback.
Zoom Meetings includes collaboration features that can support corporate training, professional development, workshops and educational activities.
Present Training Content
Trainers can share:
Presentation slides
Documents
Software demonstrations
Web pages
Videos
Selected application windows
Whiteboards
Content from a second camera
Zoom screen sharing allows presenters to display an entire screen, a selected application or a specific portion of the screen. Annotation tools can also be used to highlight information during the session.
Use Breakout Rooms for Group Activities
Breakout rooms allow a trainer to divide a larger class into smaller groups.
They can be used for:
Case-study discussions
Role-playing exercises
Group problem-solving
Peer feedback
Brainstorming
Small-team presentations
Language practice
Project planning
Participants can use audio, video, chat, screen sharing and whiteboards within breakout rooms. Hosts can move between groups and assist participants when required.
Collaborate with Zoom Whiteboard
Zoom Whiteboard can help participants capture ideas, map processes and organise concepts visually.
Whiteboards may also be shared outside the live meeting, subject to the organisation’s account permissions. This allows participants to continue reviewing or developing their work after the session.
Use Polls and Questions
Polls can help trainers check understanding and encourage participation.
Possible uses include:
Pre-session knowledge checks
Multiple-choice questions
Opinion surveys
End-of-topic reviews
Participant feedback
Quick decision-making exercises
Trainers should avoid relying on polls alone. A combination of verbal discussion, chat, breakout rooms and practical exercises normally creates a more active experience.
Record Sessions Responsibly
Training sessions may be recorded for participants who cannot attend or for future review, depending on the selected Zoom plan and organisational policy.
Before recording, trainers should notify participants and explain how the recording will be used, stored and shared.
Tips for Better Zoom Training
Send joining instructions before the session.
Test the presentation and audio in advance.
Use a co-host for larger classes.
Explain participation rules at the beginning.
Include an activity every few minutes.
Allow time for questions.
Prepare breakout-room instructions before opening the rooms.
End with clear next steps or learning outcomes.
Choose the Right Zoom Licence for Training
Licence requirements depend on the number of trainers, meeting duration, class size, recording requirements and expected level of interaction.
BINTARA can help training providers, educational institutions and corporate learning teams evaluate their Zoom requirements.
Contact BINTARA for a Zoom Meetings quotation.