Video Conferences - Zoom
At times during your course, you will have the opportunity to attend a live online course meeting with your teacher. The purpose of the meeting is for you to connect with your teacher, get assistance, and/or ask questions. Most likely, your teacher will post a link to a Zoom meeting in an announcement.
Basic System Requirements
To ensure the best experience possible, please follow the requirements and recommendations provided.
Browser
You do not need to download Zoom software. We recommend using Zoom in your browser. The supported browser at Indiana Online is Chrome. When using Zoom, you must be using Chrome for full functionality (please note that other browsers may support some functionality, but Chrome supports full functionality). Your Internet browser must be up-to-date (installed or updated within the last month). Read the directions on how to update Chrome if you aren't sure how to do this.
Internet
As a general rule, the better your internet connection, the better experience you will have. If your connection is unstable/below the speeds recommended, then use a wired connection or a stable wireless connection while uploading/recording.
If you want to check your network speed independently of a conference, you can check:
Device
Recommended Devices
You must have a webcam and microphone working with your computer (most are built-in). If you do not have a built-in webcam/mic, they can be purchased and plugged into your computer.
To find your mic/webcam settings, review your computer documentation.
Mac/PC
Desktop/Laptop
Chromebook
Supported Devices
On a mobile device, you can access the shared Zoom link in Canvas through a browser or the Zoom app. The Zoom app can be found in your device's app store.
Joining a Conference
There are multiple ways to potentially receive a link for a conference:
Your teacher will post a link in the Announcements for a general course meeting
Your teacher will email or send to you directly a link
In the Zoom Meeting tab in your Canvas course, you will find a link to the meeting
**The example provided show the link posted in the Announcements.
Enable Your Camera and Microphone
After you have entered your meeting a pop-up will display to enable your microphone and camera. Click 'Ok' or 'Allow' depending on your device.
Waiting Room
You will remain in a "waiting room" until your teacher admits you to your Zoom meeting.
When joining a meeting select your preferred method of audio:
Wifi will provide audio using your internet service
Dial in audio allows you to call in on your mobile device
Do not use audio should only be selected if you only plan to listen
Settings
Will you speak or listen only? What about turn on or off your camera? You will need to select the appropriate settings.
Video Settings
Click to turn your camera on/off. If you cannot see yourself, click on the ^ icon and select your device.
Audio Settings
Click to turn on/off your microphone. Click the ^ icon to select a microphone from your device.
View Options
Click the View grid to view more or less participants during the Zoom meeting.
Public Chat
If you have ever used a virtual meeting program, there is always an area for participants to chat. Click the message icon to display and join the Chat.
Share Content
You may also participate in the meeting by Sharing Your Screen, if enabled by your teacher.
Additional Settings
You may make additional adjustments to your Zoom settings by clicking the More menu.
Contact your teacher if you have any questions!
Please note that Indiana Online cannot troubleshoot hardware issues on your device. We can only help with basic troubleshooting.