CARDET360 LearnDash ZOOM Plugin Documentation

Step-by-Step Guide: Installation, Configuration, and Usage

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on installing, configuring, and using the Innovade Learndash ZOOM Activity plugin. Follow these simple steps to unlock the full potential of this powerful e-learning tool.

Getting Started

Step 1: Installation

Begin your journey by installing the CARDET360 Learndash ZOOM Activity plugin. This step lays the foundation for seamless integration with your LearnDash courses.

Download Innovade Learndash Activities (free version) from WordPress.org.
Download the plugin from innovade.eu/zoom-plugin after purchasing. You will receive your activation key along with the download.
Install the plugin by logging in to your WordPress admin dashboard, navigating to the “Plugins” section, and clicking “Add New.” Choose the “Upload Plugin” option, select the downloaded ZIP file, and click “Install Now.”
Activate the plugin by clicking the “Activate” button.

Step 2: Configuration

Prior to utilizing the CARDET360 Learndash ZOOM Activity plugin, it’s vital to configure it correctly. Follow these steps to seamlessly integrate the plugin with ZOOM:

1. Create a ZOOM Account: If you don’t already have a ZOOM account, visit zoom.us and create a new account.
2. Create a New oAuth App: In your ZOOM account, create a new oAuth app to obtain the necessary API credentials. This will allow the plugin to interact with your ZOOM account securely. Please apply the settings below to the new app
  - App credentials
    - Choose app type: Account-level
    - Uncheck the option to be published in the Marketplace
  - Information
    - Add short description
    - Add long description
    - Add Developer contact name
    - Add Developer contact email
  - Feature
    - Turn on Event Subscriptions
      - Add event > End Meeting
      - Copy the Event notification endpoint URL from the plugin’s dashboard
      - Complete the next steps and return to validate
  - Scopes
    - Meeting
      - View all user meetings
      - View and manage all user meetings
      - View live streaming meeting token information
    - User
      - ALL
    - Dashboard
      - View sub account’s Dashboard data
      - View an overview of usage statistics for Meetings and Zoom Rooms
      - View all users’ meetings information on Dashboard
  - Plugin’s dashboard
    - Add client ID, client secret and Secret Token(Feature tab) to the plugin’s dashboard
    - Click Submit
    - Go back to ZOOM App feature tab and click validate
    - Click ‘Log in with Zoom’
    - Return to the plugin’s dashboard
  - Create a new Meeting SDK App
    - Uncheck the option to be published in the Marketplace
      Information
    - Information
      - Add short description
      - Add long description
      - Add company name
      - Add Developer contact name
      - Add Developer contact email
    - App credentials
      - Add redirect link – get it from the plugin’s dashboard
      - Allow list: add your URL
    - Plugin’s dashboard
      - Add client ID and secret
      - Click ‘Submit’

Step 3: Usage

With the plugin installed and configured, it’s time to start integrating Zoom meetings into your LearnDash courses. This step-by-step guide will help you get started.

Create a New Topic: In your LearnDash, create a new topic to schedule a Zoom meeting. Select the “ZOOM Meeting” option from the dropdown menu when adding the topic.
Fill-up Meeting Details: Provide all the necessary information about the meeting, including the meeting date, time, duration, and any additional details.
Assign Lesson and Course: Assign the created topic to a specific lesson and course within LearnDash to organize your content effectively.
Save the New Topic: Once you’ve filled in all the meeting details and assigned it to the appropriate lesson and course, save the new topic to finalize the integration.