Students are now able to use the multi-task function on the iPad and their cameras will remain turned on.Ìý The camera only stays on when they are multi-tasking (i.e both apps are open at the same time).Ìý Here is a screenshot of Zoom and Jamboard open at the same time.Ìý Notice that all cameras are still active.Ìý This will also work in a breakout room.
When could this be valuable? Â
- Students who need non-verbal prompting during a lesson.Ìý The student can now have a Google Doc or a Google slide open during a zoom session.Ìý They now have access to their supports outside the zoom session.
- Listening to text read aloud.Ìý The teacher can read a text aloud and the student can have that document open in a side-by-side window.
- Following steps for opening an assignment – the teacher can now screen share and the student can follow along in the other window.
If you haven’t used multi-tasking before, here is a to show you how to activate it.Ìý Here is info from apple with.Ìý
Zoom and Multi-Tasking on the iPad