Why do I get an error message when clicking on Zoom in Bridges?

Upon clicking on Zoom in a course in Bridges you receive this message:

Screenshot of Zoom/Bridges error message. Message reads: "Warning. The instructor's email is invalid." Half a globe and a paper plane are in the center of the screen.

You will have to setup you account in Zoom first with instructions below, make sure to confirm the account confirmation email.

Before using Zoom in Bridges, make sure to log into Zoom and establish your account.
This only has to happen initially.

Log into Zoom (https://rwu.zoom.us)
Select Sign In
When prompted, please log in with your Microsoft credentials. Below are the formats for the credentials.
a. Students: first initial of your first name + Last name + the 3 numbers assigned to you + followed by @students.rwu.edu
b. Faculty/Staff: first initial of their first name + Last name + followed by @rwu.edu
Your password will be the same as your other accounts (Bridges, Email, etc.)
You are all set! You have now logged into your RWU Zoom Account.
Once logged in you will receive an email, make sure to confirm your account.
If you do not go through the steps of confirming your account via email, Zoom will not setup your account and you will not be able to get to Zoom from within Bridges.

To use Zoom in Bridges please log back into Bridges (https://bridges.rwu.edu/)

Once in a course, select Zoom Meeting on the left hand menu.

Screenshot of Bridges course menu on the left hand side of the screen. The Zoom tab is highlighted with a yellow block

You should now see the Zoom interface within Bridges (instructor view):

Screenshot of Zoom Meeting tab showing the Upcoming Meetings, Previous Meetings, etc. To the right is the button to schedule a new meeting.

Selecting Schedule a New Meeting will allow you setup a meeting to your requirements:

Screenshot of Zoom Meeting- Schedule a new meeting.

Please contact id@rwu.edu for any questions related to Bridges.

Please contact mediatech@rwu.edu for any Zoom related questions.