Tool Summary #
Zoom is a video communication software. It has many features, such as a chat function, screen sharing, virtual reactions, recording, and more. It makes digital collaboration easy, and can be used for a variety of projects and group functions.
Quick Facts #
- Price: Free for a basic account, but the Pro account is available for free using your UMW login credentials
- Platforms: MacOS, iOS, Windows, Android, Chrome OS, and Linux.
- Recommended for: Beginners
- Where to Access: How create and login to your UMW Zoom account and how to download the Zoom application.
Things to Know #
Zoom is a great resource but there are some things you’ll want to know to make your next meeting go smoothly. When sharing your screen, you have to click a specific button in the bottom left corner to share the audio on your computer, or else it will be silent. Also, if you’re sharing your screen make sure to keep your microphone on, muting yourself will mute all of the audio coming from your device. If you go by a different name you can change the screen name to reflect that, either through your account settings or during the meeting. When you host a meeting there are settings that automatically come turned off, like letting participants share their screens, so make sure you check settings before you start your meeting. We also recommend setting a profile picture, this is helpful for other people to be able to see you even if your video is turned off.
You can also use Zoom to record presentations, to learn more about the process check out our Getting Started with Recorded Presentations Guide.
Getting Started Guides #
Quick start guides for new users – Zoom Support’s beginner’s guide to using the software.
Getting started with Zoom – An organized list of guides based on the service Zoom offers.
Additional Resources #
Layouts for Recording Yourself on Zoom – A helpful guide explaining video layouts for recording on Zoom.
How to Host a Meeting – A quick getting started guide on hosting an instant meeting.
Aspects of Hosting a Zoom Meeting – from managing break-out rooms to polling.
Want More Help? #
- Book an appointment with a consultant at the DKC. We would love to help you with your presentations!
- Check out our Getting Started with Recorded Presentations Guide to learn how Zoom can interact with other tools.
Updated by Haley Gosman 10/1/24