Recording Zoom sessions can provide students with an opportunity to review course content, revisit complex concepts, or catch up after an excused absence. Before recording a class session, instructors should carefully consider the purpose of the recording and be mindful of student privacy.
Recordings should support student learning while respecting the privacy of everyone participating in the class.
Why Record Class Sessions? Recording a class session can:
- Provide students with an opportunity to review course material.
- Support students who miss class for an excused reason.
- Reinforce complex concepts.
- Create reusable instructional content.
Whenever possible, consider recording lectures or demonstrations separately from live class discussions if sensitive or personal conversations are expected.
Student Privacy Considerations Students may share personal experiences, opinions, or participate in discussions that they do not expect to be recorded and distributed. Before recording:
- Inform students that the session is being recorded.
- Explain how the recording will be used and who will have access.
- Be mindful when recording discussions involving sensitive topics.
- Consider pausing the recording during student discussions or activities that involve personal sharing.
- Avoid sharing recordings outside the course unless appropriate permissions have been obtained.
When recordings are appropriate, they should be shared only with students enrolled in the course.
At Quinnipiac, Zoom cloud recordings can be made available through Canvas or YuJa Lumina, providing students with a secure, centralized location to access course recordings.
- Record only when recordings support a clear instructional purpose.
- Let students know when recording begins.
- Consider recording lecture content separately from interactive discussions.
- Review recordings before sharing to ensure they are appropriate for student viewing.
- Store and share recordings through approved university platforms, such as Canvas, Zoom, and YuJa Lumina.
Recording Zoom sessions can be a valuable way to support student learning, but it should be balanced with respect for student privacy. By communicating clearly, recording intentionally, and sharing recordings securely through Canvas, instructors can create an accessible learning experience while maintaining a respectful classroom environment.
