Using Zoom Annotation Collaborative Activity in Breakout Rooms (Instructor Version)

Information and instructions for using Zoom Annotation Collaborative Activity in Zoom breakout rooms for Instructors.

This article describes how to create a collaborative assignment in Zoom breakout rooms using the Zoom annotation tool. For related student instructions for this activity, see Annotation Zoom Assignment- Student version.

1. Create the assignment to be annotated

• Create a PDF of the images you would like students to annotate.
• Create a separate document with assignment instructions.

2. Share documents with students

• Upload the following documents to Canvas and publish:
  • PDF(s) of image(s) to be annotated.
  • Assignment instructions.
  • Student Annotation Instructions
• Direct students to download the documents prior to the Zoom course, or,
  share the documents in the Zoom meeting before sending students to breakout rooms.
  • To share a document in Zoom, click on Chat, select File, and choose the file(s) you want to share.

3. Facilitating the Assignment in a Zoom Session

[Set up Zoom settings in advance]

• From View Options or from the More menu, select Enable Annotation for Others.

• Share screen and demo Annotation Tools for students.
  See Zoom Help Center Using annotation tools on a shared screen or whiteboard for details.

• Share documents via Zoom chat if you have not already done so.
• Review assignment and annotation instructions.
• Send students to breakout rooms to complete the annotation task.
• Bring students back to main room to share their work.
  • Make sure that your Zoom settings allow students to share. You can choose to allow one or multiple participants to share at a time.