Instructors have a few different options available to hold a synchronous online meeting / virtual classroom session.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is available to all faculty and staff and replaces the Zoom Pro licenses that were previously available. For assistance with using Teams to hold a meeting with your class, advisees, or colleagues, please contact Campus Technology Services (CTS). 

Virtual Classroom in Brightspace

In Brightspace, all instructors have access to “PUR - Virtual Classroom,” which is our campus’ version of the Virtual Classroom tool by Bongo Learn. You can access Virtual Classroom from the course Navbar > Course Tools > PUR - Virtual Classroom.

Instructors can schedule course-specific Virtual Classroom meetings right within your Brightspace courses using the directions at the Bongo Help Center.

Please note that maximum possible number of users in a Virtual Classroom meeting is 50 and sessions are limited to 60 minutes.

Zoom (may no longer be available)

CTS is offering limited access to Zoom, a video web conferencing application where many individuals can join the same meeting and share audio and video. It also allows for screen sharing and presentation mode.

To access Zoom from a web browser, visit https://purchase.zoom.us.

From there you can Join or Host a meeting or Sign in to Zoom through the “Sign in” option using your Purchase College credentials.

Step-by-step directions are at the CTS website. Instructors can also schedule an in-depth Zoom Training Session with CTS Support Staff. Please contact CTS for more information.

Using the Zoom Integration in Brightspace

You can now connect your Purchase College Zoom account to your Brightspace course(s):

• from the desired course, click on Content > Existing Learning Tools > Zoom
• next, follow the steps for Creating or Scheduling a Zoom meeting within Brightspace

Make a Zoom Recording Available to Students

Directions for making a Zoom recording available via the Brightspace can be found at How do I make a Zoom recording available to my students via the LMS?

If you have questions or need assistance with Zoom, please contact the CTS Helpdesk or create a Work Order.

Link to this FAQ: How do I hold a synchronous online meeting / live classroom session?