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Email: digitallearning@msmc.edu

Phone:                                              845-569-3457

Hours of Operation:            Mon-Fri 8:00a – 4:30p (Closed Weekends)

Zoom in eClass

The Zoom tool allows instructors to schedule remote class meetings directly through their eClass course sites. Scheduling through eClass also allows everyone to see the meeting schedule and join meetings all within a self contained link in the course site. This creates further security measures for course meetings, increases ease of access for students, reduces the risk of unwanted participants, and gives the instructor the ability to post meeting recordings — all within their eClass course page.

Getting an MSMC Zoom Account

Prior to being able to use the Zoom tool in eClass, you will need to establish an MSMC-sanctioned Zoom account. The IT Support Center manages Zoom for the College. If you need to establish an MSMC Zoom account, please contact the IT Support Center at it.support@msmc.edu/845-569-3491.

Adding the Zoom tool to your eClass Course

  1. Navigate to your course and turn edit mode on.
  2. Select “add an activity or resource” located within your section/tab.
  3. Select “Zoom” from the menu of activities.
  4. Provide a name (e.g., Virtual Class Meetings, Zoom Meetings, etc.). and click Save and Return to Course.

Scheduling Zoom Meetings

Once the tool is added to your eClass course:

  1. Click on the Zoom link located in your class.
  2. From within the Zoom interface, select “Schedule a New Meeting” and fill out the meeting details.


It is also possible to create recurring Zoom meetings for your class.

Holding Zoom Classes During Inclement Weather

Below is the college’s policy as it applies to holding synchronous classes due to poor weather conditions.

In the event of a delay or cancellation due to weather, faculty are strongly encouraged to hold online classes/labs when possible. If faculty hold class/lab online, they should record the class/lab and provide the recording on eClass. Faculty may not require attendance for classes which have been moved online if the college is closed for weather. The choice to teach a class/lab online is at the discretion of the faculty member, and they can choose to make up the class/lab at a later time instead. All notifications to students by faculty should occur as quickly as possible.

Questions regarding this policy should be addressed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Best Practices

  • If you plan to record a virtual class session, notify students in writing in advance of the scheduled meeting. A sample statement about the recording of a remote class can be found here.
  • Keep recordings focused on the instructor and any guest speakers whenever possible.
  • Recordings may be shared for legitimate instructional use—such as helping enrolled students review material they missed—as long as access is limited to students in the same course section. Sharing recordings through the eClass course page is the preferred approach because access is limited to students enrolled in that specific class. Sharing class recordings on public sites like YouTube or with individuals not enrolled in the course violates FERPA. If a recording contains student participation or any other personally identifiable information (PII) and will be shared outside the eClass environment, written consent must be obtained from the identifiable students beforehand.
  • Clearly communicate your expectations for participation in the synchronous meeting. This may include whether microphones and cameras should be on or off.
  • Remain mindful that some students may be unable to turn on their cameras due to factors such as limited internet bandwidth, illness, or challenges in their home environment. Be ready to provide reasonable alternatives.

Note: If you are holding class virtually due to inclement weather, refer to the Inclement Weather Policy.