Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Dept of Technology
T (757) 263-1111
Email: [email protected]
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
2512 George Mason Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
While Zoom is easy to install and use, it must be installed correctly
Zoom works best using the app. Make sure that it's installed onto your computer
students and staff need to activate your Zoom account and log in using the VBCPS subscription
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The Zoom application is automatically installed onto all student Chromebooks. Students with Windows devices will need to follow the instructions to install the Zoom client for Windows.
Students must sign into Zoom on Chromebooks using the Sign In with SSO option. Students may have previously logged into Zoom using other login types, but updated Zoom security setting will now only allow login through SSO. Students will still connect to their teacher’s Zoom meeting using the Zoom meeting link they are provided. However, to connect to classes, the following steps must be completed:
NOTE: if Zoom asks you for your domain, enter vbschools
When students are successfully logged into Zoom, they will be able to connect to their teacher's Zoom meeting link without issue. If students have any difficulties logging in, they should alert their teacher who will guide them to additional support resources as necessary.
Faculty and staff login processes to Zoom may vary based on their computer platform. The login process for Windows computers has been documented here. The instructions are compatible with other operating systems as well and should be used as your guide.
To validate that your Zoom account is set up correctly, please review the Personal Meeting ID section of your Zoom Profile page. If the website URL starts with “https://vbschools.zoom.us” then your account has been set up correctly.
Student's Zoom experience will be dictated by VBCPS security policies and a teacher's Zoom preferences. Many resources are available about how Zoom can be used on Chromebooks and Windows devices. Several resources are shown below:
Faculty and staff Zoom experience will be dictated by VBCPS security policies and the host's Zoom preferences. Many resources are available about how Zoom can be used on Windows, Chromebooks and Mac devices. Several resources are shown below: