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===How to Access a Zoom Meeting=== | ===How to Access a Zoom Meeting=== | ||
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====Getting Started - First Time Installing Zoom Desktop App==== | ====Getting Started - First Time Installing Zoom Desktop App==== | ||
# '''Click the Zoom link''' provided by your faculty to Join the Zoom Meeting. | # '''Click the Zoom link''' provided by your faculty to Join the Zoom Meeting. | ||
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# Follow the prompts to '''install Zoom''' on your computer. ''Note: you only need to do this once.'' | # Follow the prompts to '''install Zoom''' on your computer. ''Note: you only need to do this once.'' | ||
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Once the Zoom app is installed you will be prompted to join the meeting | Once the Zoom app is installed you will be prompted to join the meeting | ||
# choose '''Join with Video''' | # choose '''Join with Video''' | ||
# next choose '''Join with Computer Audio''' | # next choose '''Join with Computer Audio''' | ||
#* if you're unsure about your audio setup, choose '''Test Speaker and Microphone''' before joining | #* if you're unsure about your audio setup, choose '''Test Speaker and Microphone''' before joining | ||
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=== Zoom FAQ=== | === Zoom FAQ=== | ||
+ | '''Do I need a Zoom account to join a meeting?''' | ||
+ | :No, a Zoom account is only required if you want to host a meeting. You do not need an account to attend a meeting when you are following a link. | ||
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+ | :Yes, Zoom Basic accounts are free and allow meetings up to 40 min. with multiple attendees. One-on-one meetings are not limited to 40 minutes | ||
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'''How can I set a profile picture when my video is turned off?''' | '''How can I set a profile picture when my video is turned off?''' | ||
: Once you create a basic account at [https://evergreen.zoom.us evergreen.zoom.us], you can [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201363203-Customizing-your-Profile add a picture to your profile]. | : Once you create a basic account at [https://evergreen.zoom.us evergreen.zoom.us], you can [https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201363203-Customizing-your-Profile add a picture to your profile]. |
Revision as of 21:54, 30 March 2020
Evergreen uses Zoom to support remote learning and video conferencing. Your faculty may use Zoom to host class lectures or to invite a guest lecturer to present to your class.
How to Access a Zoom Meeting
Getting Started - First Time Installing Zoom Desktop App
- Click the Zoom link provided by your faculty to Join the Zoom Meeting.
- The first time you try to join a meeting you will be prompted to download and install the Zoom desktop application.
- It's recommended to run Zoom from the desktop app versus joining from your browser.
- Follow the prompts to install Zoom on your computer. Note: you only need to do this once.
Join a Meeting
Once the Zoom app is installed you will be prompted to join the meeting
- choose Join with Video
- next choose Join with Computer Audio
- if you're unsure about your audio setup, choose Test Speaker and Microphone before joining
Zoom FAQ
Do I need a Zoom account to join a meeting?
- No, a Zoom account is only required if you want to host a meeting. You do not need an account to attend a meeting when you are following a link.
Can I host my own meeting?
- Yes, Zoom Basic accounts are free and allow meetings up to 40 min. with multiple attendees. One-on-one meetings are not limited to 40 minutes
How can I set a profile picture when my video is turned off?
- Once you create a basic account at evergreen.zoom.us, you can add a picture to your profile.
Learning more about Zoom
See Zoom's Help Center for instructions.
Keywords: web conferencing