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Zoom - How to participate

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As we take our meetings online, here are a few tips and norms to keep in mind.

Zoom can be used on...
  • Laptop/computer (PC/Mac) 
  • Tablet (Apple iOS, Android)
  • Smartphone (Apple iOS, Android)

Before you Zoom...
When you're ready to Zoom...
  • Follow the invitation link or enter the meeting number
  • Test your settings by clicking "Test Computer Mic & Speakers" in the pop-up window that appears when first opening a test meeting or beginning your scheduled meeting. If you're having trouble with audio, check the Zoom page for support
  • Test your camera by looking at the Zoom window (and smiling!)
  • Follow any prompts from Zoom for giving permission to access your camera and microphone.
    • You may need to go to your computer settings to give Zoom permission.
  • Tip:  Close other windows and programs on your computer to help Zoom run.

During your Zoom...

  • Click Start Video to begin broadcasting from your webcam.
    • Remember that you're on camera the whole time! You can stop your video feed if you need to do something that might be distracting to other members of the meeting.
    • Sit in a well-lit area so people can see your face
    • Avoid doing a lot of moving or other things - this can be distracting to other participants
    • When you speak, look at the camera, not the screen - it might feel unnatural, but will help your audience feel like you're talking directly to them.
  • Check your microphone in the lower left hand corner
    • When you're not speaking, mute the microphone to limit ambient noise
    • To speak, click and unmute 
  • Use the chat feature to ask questions and share comments. You can chat with everyone or select a participant to chat privately
  • Click participants to see who else is in the meeting. You can also "raise your hand" to participate in the meeting
  • Change how you see the other participants in the upper right hand corner
    • Speaker View - focuses on the speaker (another reason it's important to mute when you're not talking!)
    • Gallery View - shows all participants (up to 25)
    • Full Screen - maximizes screen
  • To Share Your Screen, hover over the bottom menu and select the green button.
  • Be sure to record sessions (can be done by the host ahead of time, or during the meeting by clicking the button in the bottom menu)
  • At the end of the meeting, click Leave Meeting

If you're having trouble...

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