Zoom Integration

The Zoom Integration section allows administrators to configure Zoom settings, schedule meetings for classes, manage meeting recordings, and track Zoom usage across the platform.

Overview

Zoom Integration enables you to:

• Connect Zoom account to the LMS
• Schedule Zoom meetings for classes
• Manage meeting settings and configurations
• View meeting recordings
• Track meeting attendance
• Monitor Zoom usage statistics

Setting Up Zoom Integration

Initial Configuration

1. Navigate to "Zoom" → "Settings"
2. Enter Zoom API credentials:
   • API Key
   • API Secret
   • Account ID (if required)
3. Test connection
4. Save configuration

Verifying Connection

1. After configuration, test the connection
2. Verify you can create meetings
3. Check that meetings appear in Zoom dashboard

Scheduling Meetings

Creating a Meeting for a Class

1. Go to class details page
2. Navigate to "Zoom" tab or section
3. Click "Schedule Meeting"
4. Enter meeting details:
   • Meeting topic
   • Date and time
   • Duration
   • Meeting settings
5. Click "Schedule"

Meeting Settings

Configure meeting options:

• Password Protection: Require password to join
• Waiting Room: Enable waiting room
• Recording: Auto-record meetings
• Participants: Allow participants to join before host
• Mute on Entry: Automatically mute participants

Managing Meetings

Viewing Scheduled Meetings

1. Navigate to "Zoom" → "Meetings"
2. View all scheduled meetings
3. See meeting details:
   • Class/Subject
   • Date and time
   • Duration
   • Participants
   • Status

Editing Meetings

1. Select a meeting
2. Click "Edit"
3. Modify meeting details
4. Save changes
5. Participants receive updated information

Canceling Meetings

1. Select a meeting
2. Click "Cancel"
3. Confirm cancellation
4. Participants are notified

Meeting Recordings

Accessing Recordings

1. Go to "Zoom" → "Recordings"
2. View all recorded meetings
3. Filter by:
   • Class
   • Date
   • Teacher
   • Duration

Sharing Recordings

1. Select a recording
2. Click "Share"
3. Choose sharing options:
   • Share with class
   • Share with specific students
   • Generate public link
4. Set permissions

Downloading Recordings

1. Select a recording
2. Click "Download"
3. Save recording file
4. Use for archival or offline access

Meeting Links and Access

Sharing Meeting Links

• Meeting links are automatically generated
• Links are displayed in class details
• Students can access links from their class page
• Links are sent via notifications (if configured)

Meeting Access Control

• Password protection (if enabled)
• Waiting room management
• Participant approval
• Host controls

Zoom Statistics

Usage Statistics

View comprehensive statistics:

• Total Meetings: Number of meetings scheduled
• Active Meetings: Currently ongoing meetings
• Upcoming Meetings: Scheduled future meetings
• Completed Meetings: Past meetings
• Total Participants: Total participants across all meetings
• Average Duration: Average meeting duration

Teacher Statistics

View per-teacher statistics:

• Meetings per teacher
• Total participants
• Average meeting duration
• Recording usage

Best Practices

Troubleshooting

Issue: Cannot connect to Zoom

• Solution: Verify API credentials are correct, check Zoom account status, and ensure API access is enabled in Zoom account.

Issue: Meetings not creating

• Solution: Check API permissions, verify account limits, and ensure meeting settings are valid.

Issue: Students cannot join meetings

• Solution: Verify meeting links are accessible, check meeting settings (password, waiting room), and ensure meeting hasn't ended.

Related Topics

• Class Management - Learn about scheduling meetings for classes
• Settings & Configuration - Configure Zoom settings