ZOOM (SaaS Integration)
In this article we will cover how to add the ZOOM component to schedule and join meetings / webinars from within the platform
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In this article we will cover how to add the ZOOM component to schedule and join meetings / webinars from within the platform
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While MOOCit does not offer video-calling tools, you may add a ZOOM call to your course as an embedded component on a course page.
The ZOOM call appears differently for the instructor vs. the learners.
The ZOOM component allows the instructors to schedule, manage and 'Start' meetings directly via the ZOOM component on the platform.
Learners are only able to view and 'Join' the scheduled calls:
Keep in mind, when learners or instructors 'Start' or 'Join' the call, the application will open in a new window prompting the user to open the call via the ZOOM app, or launch the meeting in their browser:
Today, there is no way to host the meeting within the embedded component, the learner will always be prompted to open a new window, or open the ZOOM app to access the call.
You might be asking, well what is the point then? To give you an idea, some of our clients hosting blended learning environments, create a page with an easy access to all of their ZOOM calls in the following manner:
Adding a section reserved for accessing ZOOM calls. And then using the ZOOM component as a method of access for all the scheduled live meetings:
Afterwards, you can complete the same manipulation for each chapter of the course.
1) Open the Zoom marketplace and install the LTI Pro app. (https://marketplace.zoom.us/apps/f8JUB3eeQv2lXsjKq5B2FA)
2) Select "Manage" then select "+ Create a new credential".
3) Name the LTI credential "MOOCit" and select LTI 1.1. Then select "Save".
4) You should arrive on the following page. Keep this page open and take notes of the LTI URL as well as the LTI Key and LTI Secret codes.
5) Scroll down the page to 'Email Attribute Name' and add instructor_email
6) Add Approved Domains.
You must add approved domains for your LTI component, if you are a business or pro user, make sure to use your unique LMS URL. * Please be careful not to include the '/' at the end of your URLs
6) In a new window, open up your desired course and open Settings > Advanced settings
7) Under 'Advanced Module List', add "lti_consumer" . Select to save changes.
8) Next, remaining on the Advanced Settings page, locate " LTI Passports" .
9) We will now fill in the LTI Passport. This passport consists of an "id:key:secret"
Enter the id as zoom
Next, copy and paste the 'key' and 'secret' code from LTI Pro App (step 3).
You should end up with something like this: [ "zoom:8PF7qF_OQ1KvDVzQr9Latw:yXI1TOrswzQ1zhYplS5I2duBhEFDSsGKaqSz" ]
10) Select to Save the changes in the advanced settings (MOOCit).
11) From the Course outline, open or create the Unit where you wish to add your Zoom component.
12) Select to add an Advanced Component > LTI Consumer then select to Edit the component.
13) Fill in the desired display name.
14) You can optionally fill in LTI Application Information - this is to add any relevant information about the component for your learners, i.e. to make sure they connect using their university email address as opposed to their personal account. )
15) Next, in LTI ID enter zoom.
16) Fill in the LTI ID with zoom
17) Fill in the LTI URL with the LTI URL found in your Zoom LTI Pro Application LTI credentials page (step 3).
18) Under customer parameters add:
["instructor_email=youremail@example.com"]
19) Select to save the component modifications.
18) Select to save changes.
