Detailed Zoom Directions [Computer]

REMINDER: Please wear headphones, they help with background noise! Don’t forget to mute yourself when you aren’t talking.

HOW TO GET STARTED:

1. Download the Zoom program to your computer, if you do not have it downloaded already. You can find the download here: https://zoom.us/download Select the download under “Zoom Client for Meetings” and install Zoom on your computer.

REMINDER: Install the app, but you don’t need to create an account. If you want a zoom account, we suggest using your email address to create this account.

2. Your teacher will send you a text or email inviting you to a Zoom meeting. Click on the link in the message. Make sure you look for a passcode in the message, you might need it to join the class.

There are two ways to Join a Zoom Meeting.

• OPTION 1: Join a meeting by checking your email or text and clicking on the link to the meeting.

• OPTION 2: Open the app and enter the meeting ID number and your display name. Please make sure to type your name so that your teacher can recognize you! (For more instructions on this, please check the “Zoom How-To and Etiquette” Handout.)

3. After you click the link, it will open a web browser and show a Zoom loading screen.

REMINDER: If you have never used Zoom before, click Download Now. If you have Zoom installed on your computer, click Open Zoom Meetings. Or, if a dialogue box doesn’t show up, click the Launch Meeting button.

4. Enjoy your class! Make sure you read the “Zoom How-To and Etiquette” handout as well to learn the best way to use Zoom and make the most out of your classes.

5. OTHER TIPS: If you have any questions or trouble connecting, click this link and choose the type of system you are using. https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193 OR, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/hIkCmbvAHQQ?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1

You can also watch these videos in other languages. To do this, go to this link on the Zoom website: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us

• Go to the end of the page. You will see a menu that says Language: English. Click on English and select the language that you know. This will reload the page.

• · Next, go back to the Video Tutorials section and watch the video that will help you best! There are 4 major videos that can help you: Live Training, Join A Meeting, Record a Meeting, and Joining & Configuring Audio & Video.