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Zoom-Enabled Classroom

Using a Zoom-Enabled Classroom

This guide is specifically for the University of Massachusetts School of Law Room LL015/LL016.

What Makes Zoom Classrooms Different

Unlike conference-style Zoom Rooms, Zoom-enabled classrooms are designed for teaching and learning. They feature:

  • Dual Digital Displays: both displays mirror shared content
  • Multiple Cameras: one facing the instructor and another capturing the classroom audience
  • Integrated in-room microphones and speakers for clear interaction with remote participants
  • Classroom Crestron Touch Panel for selecting inputs/outputs and managing displays

Using Zoom Classrooms on Campus

  • Schedule your meeting in advance using your usual method via your UMassD account –  Outlook calendar integration, Canvas integration, UMassD Zoom website, etc. 
  • Bring a laptop with you to share content, manage breakout rooms, and facilitate participant interactions. Use the Zoom Room tablet/control panel to join the already scheduled Zoom meeting.
  • Use the room’s built-in equipment for meeting audio. Require in-room participants joining via laptop/tablet to select Leave Computer Audio to prevent feedback
  • If others are helping you run the meeting, list their UMassD email as Alternative Hosts on the scheduling form. (Note: use their non-alias UMassD email address.) This way, if they join from a laptop or other device, they will be given the Host/Co-host role as necessary.

Zoom Classroom Home Screen

Crestron panel home screen with new meeting, join, and share options for Zoom meetings as well as other video conferencing options (Google Meet, Teams, and WebEx)

 

Classroom-Specific Features

Zoom Room Control (Display Power)

On the classroom touch panel, you’ll see a Room Control button. This lets you power each digital display on or off independently:

  • Left Display On/Off – controls the screen mounted on the left side of the room.
  • Right Display On/Off – controls the screen mounted on the right side of the room.
  • Both displays are normally kept on during class for maximum visibility.

Zoom room controls section on the Zoom Room tablet showing how to turn displays on and off

Dual Display Setup in Classrooms

  • By default, both digital displays show the shared content (e.g., slides, documents, videos)
  • This setup ensures all in-room participants can see your material clearly, no matter where they are seated
  • If you prefer to keep an eye on remote participants, you can change one screen to show the Zoom gallery view
    • Use the Zoom “View” options on your laptop to enable Dual Monitor mode
    • Or adjust the display configuration through the touch panel

Camera Options

  • Instructor Camera: Focuses on the front of the room/podium
  • Audience Camera: Allows remote participants to see and hear the in-room discussion
  • You can switch camera views using the touch panel or Zoom toolbar

Sharing Content

  • Always use your laptop's Zoom app to share slides, apps, or web pages
  • Screen sharing displays automatically on the dual displays
  • Pro tip: Share Window instead of Screen if you want to keep notes private

Managing Interaction

  • Use the Participants and Chat panels on your laptop for class management.
  • Assign a co-host if you need help monitoring online engagement.

Troubleshooting in the Classroom

  • Audio feedback? Remind participants not to connect personal device audio.
  • Wrong display output? Use the touch panel to reassign "Gallery" vs. "Content" screens.
  • Camera not switching? Re-select the classroom camera in Zoom’s video settings.