ZOOM Webconferencing

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Web-conferencing is available via Zoom!

Web-conferencing lets you connect with anyone, anywhere, in real time. Zoom, the university's supported web conferencing platform, combines desktop sharing through a web browser with audio and/or video capabilities, so participants can meet virtually synchronously.  Zoom's web-based conferencing is accessible on MacOS, Windows, iOS and Android mobile devices. Anyone in the world can join a Zoom meeting, while a host can start/create meetings. 

Recommended Reference Material

Quick Reference Guide (Customguide Printable)

See all Zoom video tutorials, including these essential introductory videos on How to Join a Meeting, Configuring Audio/Video and Using Attendee Controls.  Visit the Full Zoom Help Tutorial Page.  Lastly, here is the link to test your Zoom connection and equipment:  https://zoom.us/test

Viewing Scheduled Meetings in LMS

If your instructor intends to use Zoom, you will likely see a direct link to it on your course menu.  If not, they will personally distribute the link to you.  When students access Zoom via LMS, they will view any meetings scheduled for that course regardless of instructor.

Joining a Meeting

When it is time for the scheduled meeting, students and instructors can access the Zoom meeting similarly. 

• 1. In the LMS course site, click the Zoom link on the course menu

  2. Next to the scheduled meeting, click Join to launch Zoom and join the meeting.

Setting Up Your Microphone and/or Video

Your instructor may encourage active participation and questions from the students attending class live through Zoom. Check your microphone settings so that others can hear you and select Start Video on the taskbar to display your video (optional).

Sharing Your Screen

Depending on your instructor, you may be asked to share your screen during class.

Select Share Screen on the Zoom taskbar.

Select Desktop and then select Share Screen.

Moving Zoom Taskbar

Once you are sharing your screen, your Zoom taskbar moves to the top of the screen.

You can re-position the taskbar to the bottom of the screen by selecting the Dock to Bottom arrow as shown below.

Using Chat

You can use the chat function to talk to other meeting participants.

Test your Connection

Highly recommended!  Test your Zoom connection and equipment.

Support/Contacts

If you experience an issue with Zoom, please contact their support team directly at 1-888-799-9666 (option 2) or contact our campus Help Desk at 215-489-4357.