
Master the basics of Zoom for teachers using distance learning by configuring classroom settings, running polls, managing participants and chat, and using Zoom’s whiteboard and backgrounds.
In this meeting we will be updating our Zoom settings to make all features available. If you are familiar with Zoom settings and have updated recently, feel free to just make the following changes
Zoom.us --> Log-in --> Settings
Security
Waiting Room - On
In-meeting Basic
Chat - On
Private Chat - On
Co-Host - On
Polling - On
Screenshare - On - All participants
Annotation - On - Only User Sharing
Whiteboard - On
Meeting Reactions - On
Allow Rename - On
In-Meeting Advance
Breakout Rooms - On
Virtual Backgrounds - On
Video Filters - On
frame yourself in the center of the camera, fill the frame, and maintain a balanced distance while using front or top lighting on Zoom, avoiding backlight and up-the-nose shots.
Demonstrates using the Zoom whiteboard to illustrate a math problem with colored drawings, screen sharing, and live work. Highlights undo, erase, balance equations, and clearing drawings to finish.
Learn to enable and use text chat in Zoom, access via more menu, send messages to everyone or individuals, and set who can participate—from no chat to open chats.
Show how to schedule a recurring Zoom meeting for daily class check-ins, set the time and recurrence, disable passcodes while keeping the waiting room, and share via calendar or LMS.
Here is a link to some of the backgrounds discussed in this video, many pngs, and editable pdf's. All of these are either designed by me or pictures taken by me. Feel free to use as you see fit.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DUwmBIjSo86wbr-NTxIugdTH_HzGkQVamjHd8P43Rqk/edit?usp=sharing
*to edit the Google Slide, you will first have to make a copy of it and save it to your Google Account.
Learn how to share videos in Zoom, enable share computer sound, optimize screen sharing for video clips, troubleshoot choppy playback, and use screen share or asynchronous video sharing for viewing.
Enable zoom video filters and silly hat effects by turning on background and filters in the settings, then apply fun overlays during your distance learning class.
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