Zoom is a web meeting tool that enables teachers to easily facilitate a virtual classroom. Zoom is user-friendly with an intuitive interface that can be accessed from any device. Zoom features include:
Video
Audio
Chat
Screen sharing
Quick Start Checklist
Be ready 5 minutes before your class
Check Zoom for software updates well before your class starts
Mute your mic unless talking
Sit at a table (not your bed)
Dress appropriately (no pyjamas)
Things you will need
Learning materials
Pen and paper or your digital note-taking page open
Headphones - even though sound quality might be fine for you, others may hear more background noise, computer noises or echos. Often others talking will be cut off if you have background noise.
4. For first time users, download and install the desktop client when prompted
Mobile App
1. Download the Zoom app on your App store - Apple or Android
2. Open, click sign in, then tap SSO
3. Type nsweducation then continue
4. the DoE login screen will appear. Enter your credentials
If you are unable to download the Zoom client on your device, you are able to access meetings from your web browser like Chrome or Edge. Contact your teacher if this applies to you.
How to join a meeting
Meetings have a unique number called a 'Meeting ID' that is required to join a Zoom meeting. Your teacher will supply the Meeting ID or direct link before your lesson. Make sure you have logged in and completed any upgrades before your lesson time.
Zoom has a handy guide for joining meetings and a list of help pages on their support page.
VIDEO
- Disable video
- Choose camera
- Choose virtual background (identifies your face and hides background)
- Video settings... here you can turn names on/off, hide non-videos, display up to 49 participants in Gallery View
SECURITY
- Enable waiting room
- Settings for participants
PARTICIPANTS
- View all participants
CHAT
- Type and see messages from the group
SCREENSHARE
- Share your screen by view or application
BREAKOUT ROOMS
- Send participants into smaller groups. Participants can return to main meeting and the host can access these rooms
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