In the year 2020, many teachers, instructors, and training managers had to learn how to use Zoom to teach in a big rush. Many difficulties and uncertainties occurred as we try to adapt to this new world. If you are one of us, you may ask questions like:

• How do I leverage Zoom to create an engaging virtual classroom?
• How can I engage my students in our distance learning with Zoom?
• How should I interact with students effectively during online teaching and remote learning with Zoom?
• Are there any virtual learning books or guidance that I can use?

If it sounds like you, search no further.

How can this book help me?

This book will focus on Zoom, one of the most popular remote teaching and training tools. It will first walk you through some essential yet straightforward pedagogical strategies you can use to engage learners online. Then, it will explain a few basic and advanced Zoom functions. Yes, you may tend to get mesmerized by complicated technological procedures. But this book doesn't stop there. It gives you practical online teaching practices to integrate those functions into learning results that matter.

This book contains lots of essential and practical information that will enhance your virtual teaching strategies and grow the bond between you and your students. The moment you finish this book, you will get a stronger sense of confidence in online learning and teaching with Zoom!

What will this book cover specifically?

• Essential online engagement principles in virtual classrooms
• Basic and advanced functions that will allow you to teach effectively with Zoom
• How to engage and work efficiently with your breakout groups in Zoom
• Basic rules for productive virtual discussions
• A detailed checklist for you to prepare, facilitate, and manage virtual sessions with Zoom

Is this book for me?

This book is designed with all educators, instructional designers, and trainers in mind (Pre-K, K-12, higher education, or corporate training).