What is Zoom?
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Zoom is an internet-based face-to-face video meeting tool that allows participants to join from the comfort and safety of their home or office, using a desktop or laptop computer, smartphone, or tablet device (here is a demonstration).
Zoom is a safe tool that does not require any personal information to be provided. Meeting participants are sent a meeting ID and password (it will be different for every meeting), and are only allowed to join the meeting by the host. |
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How to Join a Zoom Meeting
You will receive an email with the meeting ID a minimum of 30 minutes before the session start. You simply click the link to join the meeting. Please note that you do NOT need to sign up for a Zoom account to attend sessions, and you do not need to share any personal details.
Before you join a meeting for the first time on a desktop or laptop, you will be prompted to install the Zoom software on your device. Here is a video demonstration of how to join a meeting for the first time on a PC, Mac or laptop.
If you are using a smartphone or tablet, install the appropriate app before joining. Here is a video for installing and using Zoom on an iPad or iPhone. Here is a video for installing and using Zoom on an Android phone or tablet.
Before you join a meeting for the first time on a desktop or laptop, you will be prompted to install the Zoom software on your device. Here is a video demonstration of how to join a meeting for the first time on a PC, Mac or laptop.
If you are using a smartphone or tablet, install the appropriate app before joining. Here is a video for installing and using Zoom on an iPad or iPhone. Here is a video for installing and using Zoom on an Android phone or tablet.
During a Zoom Meeting
Once you've joined a Zoom meeting, here are some helpful how to sheets to help you navigate.
- This is a one page instruction sheet for using the tools during a Zoom meeting on an iPad; the tools will be similar on other tablet formats.
- This is how to change your screen name.
- This is how to adjust the lighting and volume
- Here are some protocols on how we will handle Zoom meetings.
- Here is how we will handle questions and answers
- If you are presenting a Powerpoint or video, here is how to share your screen
- If you are presenting a Powerpoint or video, here is how to activate the audio
Personalized Tech Support
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The YWCA has introduced a FREE program to help you overcome any tech challenges that you may be experiencing. Their team of IT professionals will help you with computer updates, to safely browse the internet, to set up security, to access government services, connect to video conferencing, and more.
To get started, just email techlink@ywcavan.org to book an appointment. You will be able to access the services by email, virtually or over the phone. Appointments are available from 31 August 2020. |