Zoom

What is Zoom?•Desktop videoconference tool

▫Think skype, google hangouts…but easier•Max of 50 attendees including host•No meeting time limit with PRO account•40 min limit with FREE•Attendees do NOT need to have a Zoom

account.

Why?•Easy connection for anyone•Join from laptop, tablet, or phone•Features

▫Chat▫Screen share with remote “take over”▫Record

What?•Meetings•Parent/Teacher Conference•Connect with other teachers, experts•Student programs (virtual field trips)•TETN events

Join Meeting•Click on link in email

OR•zoom.us

Meeting ID:

How can I Zoom?•Schedule a meeting

▫Select date, time, meeting length▫Meeting CAN require a password▫Select “Enable join before host”

•Invite attendees via email▫All connection information is included in the email, including phone only option. Can connect with traditional videoconference equipment

Best Practices•Have a camera, people want to see who

they are talking with.•Stay muted unless you are talking•Let people know if the meeting will be

recorded.

Questions

IdeasThoughts

Concerns

Zoom Support

•Pam Neven – Region 11 Zoom administrator▫Creates PRO accounts▫Assist internal/external clients with Zoom▫Communicate with districts regarding

upcoming programs/sessions.