Overview
Unlike class sessions, general office hours should be scheduled outside of D2L so that all your students can visit regardless of what class they are enrolled in. If you want office hours set up for a particular class only, you should schedule the office hours in D2L.
Follow these steps for general office hours outside D2L:
Step by Step Guide
1. Go to blinn-edu.zoom.us and click Sign in.
2. From your Meetings page, click “Schedule a New Meeting.”
3. Make it a recurring meeting lasting throughout the semester. That way it will occur on the same day of the week at the same time. You can select for the same time on multiple days of the week, too. Choose an end date for end of the semester.
4. Choose to generate a meeting ID automatically. Typically you will want to leave the waiting room active. Typically you will have no alternative hosts and your other options can be left at the default. Click Save at the bottom.
5. You can go back in and copy the invitation link to distribute to students in eCampus or via email, etc.
Helpful Hints
Using the waiting room feature is a good idea so you can control access and have only one student at a time.
You can move a participant back into the waiting room if needed by clicking on their name in the Participant list and choosing More. From the menu option, select “Put in Waiting Room.”
Try to be present for your office hours and notify students when you will not be available.
Additional Information
Need additional information or assistance? Call the IT Help Desk at 979-830-4357 (HELP) or contact the IT Help Desk Chat Line.