Before You’re Back: Explore What’s New
Zoom has introduced some exciting updates that will change the way you navigate and use the platform this fall. Before the semester kicks off, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these updates. The resources below will help you get comfortable with what’s new and make the most of these tools from day one.
The New Zoom Web Experience
Zoom has completely refreshed the web portal with a simplified, modern interface that makes it easier to manage your meetings, settings, and account. The new experience consolidates navigation, reduces clutter, and puts your most-used tools front and center. Users can enable the new interface by logging into the web portal and enabling this button at the top of the page. NOTE: This change will become mandatory in early October 2026.
What’s changed:
- Streamlined navigation with fewer clicks to reach key settings
- Cleaner layout for managing meetings, recordings, and account preferences
- Improved search and discoverability across your Zoom settings
- Modern design that’s consistent with the Zoom Workplace desktop experience
Zoom AI in Education
Zoom’s AI tools are designed to save time, enhance learning, and help educators focus on what matters most — teaching. Even if you don’t teach directly, these tools can help you summarize meetings, create content, or collaborate across departments. Here’s how AI is transforming the classroom experience:
Lecture Summaries in Your LMS
AI-generated lecture recaps are now available directly in Canvas, through Zoom’s LTI Pro integration. Students get email notifications when summaries are ready.
Meeting Summaries & AI Catch-Up
- Meeting Summaries — Post-meeting recaps with key points and action items. Hosts can resend summaries and add/remove recipients after the meeting.
- AI Catch-Up for Late Joiners — Joining a meeting late? You’ll get a pop-up offering an AI-generated summary of what you missed so you can jump right in.
Tools to Communicate & Engage
These three tools make it easier to connect with students and colleagues outside live meetings — whether you’re scheduling time, sharing information asynchronously, or collaborating visually.
Zoom Scheduler — Office Hours & Appointments Made Easy
Create a booking page so others can schedule time with you — no more back-and-forth emails. Set your availability, share your link, and let students or colleagues book directly. Great for office hours, advising sessions, tutoring, or departmental meetings.
Zoom Scheduler Availability Poll
Zoom Scheduler comes with an availability poll option (like Doodle). You can ask attendees what meeting time works best for them.
Whiteboard — Interactive Collaboration
Use Zoom Whiteboard for brainstorming, visual explanations, and collaborative exercises. Now with “Create from Meetings” — AI turns your meeting content into organized whiteboard layouts.
Enjoy using these new tools. If you have any questions about Zoom visit our Zoom FAQs or contact the OneIT Service Desk.