Helpful Tips

Zoom Related Tips: 

Before joining your session, please check your Zoom account to ensure your display name matches the first name AND last name you used to register. Remember, you cannot change your name while in the waiting room, and only registered names will be admitted. 

Here are the steps to check or update your Zoom display name before joining a session:

1. Log in to your Zoom account:

   • 1. • Open the Zoom app or go to zoom.us in your browser.

        • Sign in with your email and password.

2. Access your profile:

   • 1. • In the app, click your profile picture or initials in the top-right corner and select "My Profile" (this will open your profile page in your default browser).

        • On the web, after logging in, click "Profile" in the left-hand menu.

3. Check or edit your display name:

   • 1. • Look for the "Display Name" field under your personal information.

        • If it needs updating, click the "Edit" button on the right.

4. Save changes:

   • 1. • After editing your display name, click "Save" to confirm.

5. Test your changes (optional):

   • 1. • Join a test Zoom meeting to ensure the updated name displays correctly.

Important Notes:

• Please complete these steps before joining your session, as names cannot be updated while in the waiting room.

• During the session, we will not be able to monitor the NYSMTP inbox for assistance, so it is crucial to ensure your Zoom display name matches the name you used to register. Only registered names will be admitted.

• Here's the link to the zoom website for more troubleshooting: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0061891

Materials Folder Tips: 

1. The link to each session's material's folder was emailed to each participant on Friday December 6, 2024. 

2. These folders are optional for the presenters to populate, they may remain empty or may be populated within 1 week after the session concludes.

3. Please note that the materials folder contents remain editable. for this reason we encourage participants who would like to save these materials elsewhere make a copy of the desired resources. 

   1. • Here are the steps for a participant to make a copy of a Google resource:

        1. 1. Click on the link to the Google resource (e.g., document, spreadsheet, or slide) shared with you.

           2. Once the document opens, look at the top-right corner of the page for a message or prompt that says, "Make a copy."

           3. Click the “Make a copy” button.

           4. A new version of the document will open in your Google Drive. You can rename the document if you wish and save it to your own Drive.

Tips for Learning More About the New York State Master Teacher Program: 

More information is available on our website: https://www.suny.edu/masterteacher/applications/     

• • • • • Learn more about the NYSMTP: Visit our website for detailed information about the program, eligibility, and benefits for K-12 STEM teachers and counselors.

        • Sign up for an Information Session: Register for an upcoming Zoom session for K-12 STEM Teacher & K-12 Counselor Applicants that focuses on providing teachers and counselors with tips and insights on submitting a strong application to the NYSMTP.

        • Follow us on social media: Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and announcements from the NYSMTP. See the footer for social media links.

Logging Tips for NYSMTP members: 

Information about logging these sessions are available on the NYSMTP Launchpad.

If you have additional questions please email us at MasterTeacherProgram@SUNY.edu