Introduction
Zoom is a video-conferencing system used primarily for class lectures and formal class activities. Online class sessions are typically held in Zoom.
Zoom licenses are provided for all faculty that have active courses term by term.
Note: Students (and any over Zoom meeting attendees) do not need a Zoom license to connect to and participate in a Zoom meeting.
Preparing for your Zoom Meeting
Make sure you have the necessary equipment:
- A current Internet Browser on your computer (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, etc.)
- An reliable broadband internet connection
- Recommended: Wired or wireless headset/earbuds with microphone
- Webcam – built-in (most laptops have this) or USB plug-in
Helpful hints
- Download and install the Zoom client software on your computer - visit https://zoom.us/download
- Close out of any non-essential apps on your computer - especially those that may use your camera, speakers, or microphone (Pandora, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.)
- Plan to be in a quiet, well-lit environment when joining the meeting
- Consider muting yourself when you are not speaking - this reduces the potential for background noise in the meeting
- If your internet connection becomes unstable, disable your webcam (stop video) to reduce bandwidth requirements
- If you are using the chat feature and want to send a private message to another participant, double click on their name in the participants list and make sure you are not sending the message to 'everyone.'
Test your Equipment - Join a Zoom Test Meeting
You can join a test Zoom meeting to familiarize yourself with the process - navigate your browser to https://zoom.us/test
You can also confirm your device setup directly in the Zoom meeting:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio