Benefits
The focus of eLearning is to assist with the integration of technology for online, hybrid, and classroom-based courses. Faculty are provided services that include instructional design, training, and support. Video communications in education offers: 1) access to increased educational resources, 2) flexibility for the learner, and 3) equal opportunities for students and teachers regardless of location.
The focus of eLearning is to assist with the integration of technology for online, hybrid, and classroom-based courses. Faculty and staff are provided services that include instructional design, training, and support. With the advent of the Internet, education has become more virtual, with students and teachers communicating globally, and degrees conferred without the need to meet the educator or other students.
Best Practices
- High School Teachers Share 5 Best Practices for Successful Hybrid Learning
- To keep your meeting as secure as possible we recommend that you use as least one of the 3 following security settings. For further information on how to secure your Zoom meeting, Go Here.
- Always use a Passcode
- Always enable Waiting Room
- Require authentication to join (if the meeting is for Siena community members only)
License Type and Support
Siena’s renewed contract with Zoom has been transitioned to Zoom Workplace for Education, beginning in February 2026.
This update introduces two license types:
- Enterprise Essentials: for faculty and staff
- Enhancements provide new tools and capabilities that support teaching, learning, research, and collaboration across our community.
- Enterprise Student: for current students
- Students do not need to take any actions; the account, login, how students schedule meetings, how students join meetings, and the day-to-day Zoom experience for students remain the same.
New Features for Enterprise Essentials:
- Larger meetings: Standard Zoom meetings can now host up to 500 participants, an increase from the previous 300-person limit.
- Zoom Webinar: Enterprise Essentials license owners now have access to Zoom Webinar for up to 500 attendees. Webinars are well suited for guest lectures, town halls, informational sessions, and presentations with large audiences and limited presenters. Previously, webinar hosting was limited. This capability is now broadly available, expanding opportunities for outreach and engagement.
Once a student graduates from Siena University as their email account changes to an alumni account, their Zoom license type changes to Zoom Basic.
Creating a Zoom account:
Users do need to set up an account for Zoom. To do this, please follow these steps:
- Go to Siena’s Zoom Signin Page (https://siena.zoom.us/signin)
- Click on “Sign in with Google” (towards the bottom of the screen; you may need to scroll down to see this option)
- Select your Siena Account (if it is displayed) or enter your full Siena email address
- Enter your password
- Click on “Create Account”
- Follow the instructions for setting up your account.
After your account is created, you will receive a Zoom Basic account, which allows you to join meetings and host meetings for up to 40 minutes. If you need additional features, submit a Help Desk ticket to helpdesk@siena.edu for assistance.
AcadTech provides a first level support of all Zoom questions and problems for meetings and events. If your question or problem is beyond our scope we will assist with support directly with Zoom.
Evidence of Efficacy
Similar Tools
- Google Meet
- Microsoft Teams
Resources
- Siena Zoom Website
- Zoom Support
- Zoom Privacy Statement
- Zoom Accessibility
- Zoom Breakout Rooms
- Zoom Chat
- Polling
- Recordings
- Reports
- User Types and Role Management
- Security
- Zoom Webinar Support
- Whiteboard