REMINDER: Please wear headphones, they help with background noise! Don’t forget to mute yourself when you aren’t talking.
HOW TO GET STARTED:
Download the Zoom program to your device, if you do not have it downloaded already. To do this, you will need to go to the Google Play store on your Android device or the App Store if you use an Apple device (iPhone/iPad). You can find the download here:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307
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 password in the message, you might need it to join the class.
3. 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!
4. Using Zoom: There will be a window asking you to allow for audio and video. Select “Call using Internet Audio”. Look at the icons at the bottom of your screen. On the left is a Microphone and a Camera with RED lines through them. Press the “Unmute” button to talk. If you want to use your camera, click the “Start Video” button.
5. 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.
6. OTHER TIPS: If you have any questions or trouble connecting, 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.