25 April 2020
The Ministry of Education has allowed schools to progressively resume the use of the video-conferencing platform Zoom after having introduced additional layers of defence.
Security settings on the platform have been consolidated into the security button, to make it easier for users to activate the settings. In addition, the teachers’ default security settings on Zoom are now centrally managed by the ministry.
Certain features of Zoom are now restricted. For example, screen annotation and screen-sharing have been disabled.
Lastly, teacher have to acknowledgement compliance of the new measures before they are allowed to carry out live lessons on the platform.
Google Meet has also enhanced its security measures, and now requires users to log in before being allowed to participate in classes.
The MOE has said that schools are provided with a checklist and other materials to ensure the safety and security of all students and teachers when carrying out video conferencing on these platforms.