Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Zoom how-to videos

• How to share your screen using either a single or dual monitors
• How to record your Zoom class and share it with students
• Use security features to protect your online class
• Zoom polling and saving polls using the save template feature
• Manage Zoom’s mute, unmute, and stop video features

Tips from fellow Community Ed instructors

• Stop “Zooming out” – If you want to succeed, you must intrigue! Mindfulness instructor Joseph Britton discusses his top tips to keep students from “Zooming out.”
• Individualized attention – Language instructor Mario Galindo goes over how Zoom breakout rooms can create opportunities for more individualized attention.
• Transitioning online – Gardening instructor Jolie Donohue shares tips for transitioning an in-person class to an online format.

Minimum quality standards for remote teaching

View the minimum quality standards and requirements for remote teaching guide to see information on preparing to teach a remote course and tips for a great remote class experience.

Wi-Fi and connectivity issues

If you need to leave your home to access Wi-Fi, please get in touch with your Program Coordinator.

Check your network connection:

• Internet speed, connectivity, and troubleshooting
  • SpeedTest app
  • Common fixes for home networking issues