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This page is a brief introduction to using Zoom, a very popular tool for video conferencing. You can use it to create your own meetings (for free, with some limitations), | This page is a brief introduction to using Zoom, a very popular tool for video conferencing. You can use it to create your own meetings (for free, with some limitations), | ||
- | You can use Zoom on a desktop or laptop computer, a tablet, or a smart phone. Obviously a large screen and a camera that's stable will improve your participation, | + | You can use Zoom on a desktop or laptop computer, a tablet, or a smart phone. Obviously a large screen and a camera that's stable will improve your participation, |
So let's start. | So let's start. | ||
+ | - Click on the link provided in the invitation to the meeting. | ||
+ | - If this is your first meeting, you likely don't have the Zoom app on your device. So follow the prompts that will guide you through installation of the Zoom app. | ||
+ | - If you're using a smart phone or tablet, go to the whatever app store you use and look for //Zoom Cloud Meetings//, or perhaps //Zoom Client for Meetings//. | ||
+ | - If you're using a browser on a computer, a popup will appear that says you need a new app to open the link. There may be an app store suggested in the popup, and you can certainly try that. If that doesn' | ||
+ | - And now you're in the meeting -- perhaps. In some cases you may be put in a //waiting room//. This is a tool that can be used to prevent unwanted folks from joining the call. You'll see a message something like " | ||
+ | - Now you're //really// in the meeting. Look around the screen and you'l see a few buttons that allow you to do a few things: | ||
+ | - The lower left (usually) has buttons to control muting the audio or disabling the video. Use these as you wish. | ||
+ | - A little further to the right is the //chat// button. This allows you to type text messages to everyone or individual users. You'll see the Zoom Group Chat window on the right side of the screen. | ||
+ | - And still further to the right is the //leave meeting// button. Use this to completely leave the meeting. | ||
+ | - At the top right of the main window you'll see a button that says (alternately) //Speaker View// or //Gallery View//. With Speaker View selected, your window will only show the individual who is speaking. Gallery View shows everyone. | ||
+ | And that's it. If you have further questions or difficulties, | ||