Zoom

Zoom is a web-based video conferencing tool. Scroll down for tutorials on how to use Zoom. Click here for info about screencasting.

Zoom Info and Devices

Zoom on Computer

1:10 Navigating Zoom Site
1:46 Hosting a Meeting
2:02 Download/Installation
2:20 Navigating Zoom App
4:05 Muting Participants
4:27 Mute on Entry
5:30 Share Screen Options
6:00 Whiteboard
7:15 Group Chat

Zoom on Smartphones

Zoom Usage Guide for the Virtual Classroom

Zoom Management

Waiting Room

Good for office hours or if a student needs to be temporarily removed from and reinstated to the session.

Breakout Rooms

Teacher assigns small groups to break out separately within the session. The teacher can check in with each group, then bring the group back to the session.

Changing Your Name in a Zoom Meeting (handout)

Changing Your Name in Zoom

Changing Your Name in a Zoom Meeting (video)

Using Polling

Mirroring an iPad to a Laptop Zoom Session

Tips and Etiquette

Splitting Screen Between Chrome and Zoom (MacBook)

MacBook: Split Screen.webm

Splitting Screen Between Chrome and Zoom (Chromebook)

Chromebook: How to Split Your Screen.webm

How to Interact in Zoom

0:25 Raise/Lower Hand
1:06 Chat
1:28 Reactions

Video Conferencing Tips

Dos and Don'ts

Student Etiquette

Teacher may want to start meeting with everyone muted and disallow private chat.

0:45 Mute
2:53 Stop video