What is ZOOM? What is a ZOOM meeting?
Zoom Meetings are the foundation of Zoom, and the term refers to video conferencing meetings using the platform that allow remote and co-located meeting attendees to communication frictionlessly. Think about it as similar to Google Hangouts.
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ZOOM 101: Sign Up and Download
Learn how to sign up, download and get ready for a ZOOM call.
Link to download: https://zoom.us/download
Link to download: https://zoom.us/download
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ZOOM Meeting Controls
Get a quick introduction to the basic meeting controls available on Zoom calls.
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Video Conferencing Etiquette
- Mute yourself when not speaking: Even though you may not be speaking and think you're being quiet, most microphones can pick up minor background noises, like coughs, sneezes, or typing. These sounds can easily distract other video conferencing participants and potentially even cause annoyance.
- Ensure your technology works correctly. Find someone willing to help, and make sure you understand the process fully before starting your first video conference. This will make sure everything runs smoothly during the real thing.
- Try to be on time if you can! It can be super disrupting to have someone "enter" a video call late and have technical difficulties.
- If you're in a group call without video, introduce yourself before you talk. Consider something like "Hi it’s Mary, I have a question.”
- When you're talking, look into the camera instead of looking at yourself talking on the computer screen. It will help others on the call feel like you're 100 percent engaged and present.
- If the group is large, think about implementing the raise hand function for large groups, have leaders "call on those" to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak.
And remember: People will be able to see you and hear everything you say when you aren't on mute.