The impact of the pandemic can be felt in changes in lifestyle, including in the world of education.

Along with the pandemic situation, learning and learning activities have experienced significant changes with the increased use of video conferencing technology to carry out virtual learning processes.

Virtual meetings have become the new habit of conducting learning. One platform that is often used is Zoom Cloud, which allows interaction and collaboration between lecturers and students easily, even though they are in different places.

With Zoom Cloud, Undiksha has facilitated the academic community (lecturers, staff, and students) to continue academic activities effectively and efficiently, maintaining connectivity and interaction in the learning process in this new era.

So, let’s make the best use of this technology to support learning at Ganesha University of Education and continue to adapt to changes in the post-pandemic world of education.

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What is a Zoom Meeting?

Zoom is a video conference service application that uses cloud computing technology and can be accessed via various devices such as computers, smartphones, and room systems. Zoom provides four package options, namely Basic, Pro, Business, and Enterprises, which can be adjusted to suit user needs.

Even though there is a Zoom Basic option, which provides basic services, you can still use this application to take part in meetings and learning activities. With Zoom Basic, you can still take advantage of various features that are useful in carrying out online activities.

Zoom Basic provides the opportunity for you to be involved in meetings and learning activities without requiring additional costs. The Zoom features in this package will support you in interacting and collaborating with other participants effectively.

So, don’t hesitate to use Zoom, including Zoom Basic, to attend meetings and learning activities.

Some of the features offered by the Zoom Meeting application include:

1. Video and Audio Support: Zoom provides high-quality (HD) video and audio quality. This application can also accommodate more than 100 participants in one meeting. So, whether you use Zoom Basic or the licensed version, you can still enjoy good video and audio quality.
2. Screen Sharing: This feature allows users to share their computer screen when giving a presentation, showing a document, a PowerPoint presentation, or showing a video. This is very helpful in meetings or learning activities.
3. Security: Zoom provides security with end-to-end encryption technology for all scheduled meetings. This application is also equipped with a password feature to secure meetings.
4. Recordings and Transcripts: Users can record meetings and save them on their devices. If you use the premium or licensed version of Zoom, users can also record meetings in the cloud. Recordings stored in the cloud can be easily accessed if needed at a later date.
5. Scheduling: The scheduling feature allows users to schedule meetings at specified times. Users will receive notification via email when the meeting starts.
6. Team Chat: Zoom facilitates group chats that make it easier for meeting members to communicate and feel closer to each other.

With these features, the Zoom Meeting application can be an effective solution for meetings, presentations, and distance learning activities.

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So how do you get a Zoom education license in Undiksha?

If you are part of the Ganesha University of Education (including Undiksha Lecturers, Employees, or Students), you have the opportunity to use your SSO account to get Undiksha educational-licensed Zoom facilities.

The following is a guide to activating a licensed Zoom account specifically for academic members of Ganesha University of Education.

1. Open the Zoom application and click“Sign In” to log in to your Zoom account.

2. After that, please select sign in with SSO to register your Undiksha email account 2. After that, please choose to sign in with SSO to register your Undiksha email account.

3. Please inputundiksha-ac-id in the column provided, then click the button“Continue” to continue.

4. To use Zoom with an Undiksha education licensed account, select or log in with an email account that ends with@undiksha.ac.id or@student.undiksha.ac.id that you have. After successfully logging in, you will be able to access and utilize various Zoom facilities with a special Ganesha Education University education license.

5. After successfully logging in, you will be directed to the Zoom application. Next, check the Zoom application to ensure that your account status is licensed. To view the license status on your account, follow these steps:

• Select the “Settings” or “Settings” menu in the Zoom application.
• Next, click the “Profile” or “Profile” option.
• On the profile page, you will find information on your account license status which is displayed as follows.

Be sure to check your account’s license status to ensure that you have the appropriate license on Zoom.

Finally! Now you can enjoy educational licensed Zoom services from Undiksha. With this, you can take advantage of various Zoom features and facilities for learning activities and meetings in the Undiksha environment. Happy using!

If you experience problems or cannot activate Zoom using your Undiksha email, don’t hesitate to contact the UPT ICT Undiksha helpdesk staff via the UPA ICT Undiksha contact person. We will be happy to help you solve the problem and provide the assistance needed to overcome these obstacles. Hopefully, the experience of using Zoom at Undiksha will be smooth and successful!