Zoom

What is Zoom?

Zoom is a video conferencing tool that can be used by an instructor to deliver online lectures, meetings, and recordings.

As Zoom provides a live stream of a lecture or meeting, it allows for a higher level of engagement. Students can ask questions to the instructor or their peers, through the chat room, as the meeting is going on. The instructor is also able to share their screen with the rest of the class which can make delivering and understanding information a lot easier. The student is also able to use a “raise hand” button which will notify the instructor. Students can then unmute their mic to communicate with the instructor.

Accessing Zoom

Zoom is available for download by going to the following Zoom download link.

Find the Zoom Client for meetings download (see image below) and click on the download button.

Once the download is complete run ZoomInstaller.exe to install the program, when the program is done installing you will be greeted by the following screen. This mean you are done installing Zoom.

Joining a Zoom Meeting

To join a Zoom meeting you have two options which will depend on you instructor. You will either be provided with a Zoom link or a meeting ID. If you have gotten a link, click on it and a web page should open up with the following prompt.

Click the Open Zoom Meetings button and the Zoom program will automatically start and put you in the meeting. If the instructor has given you a meeting ID to use the steps are a little different.

Open the Zoom program you installed.

Once open click the blue Join a meeting button and it will then take you to this screen.

Now you can enter the meeting ID and your name, then click the join button and you will be connected to the meeting. You are also able to join Zoom meeting through CourseLink. You will need to navigate to the Table of Contents section on CourseLink and click on the Zoom module.

Now just click on the link and the Zoom software will automatically open and put you in the meeting. The browser may show a pop up asking permission to open the Zoom software, just allow it and you will be automatically put in the meeting.

Zoom Etiquette and Tips

• Keep you mic muted unless you need to speak, this helps get rid of any unwanted background noise so that whoever has the spotlight can get their point across clearly and without interruption

• Video is optional and it is usually a good idea to keep it off until it is needed. Doing this will help alleviate any internet bandwidth issues that users in the meeting are experiencing

• It is also a good idea to use headphones and a mic other than one integrated into the laptop, this allows you to hear however is talking clearly and let’s others hear your voice more clearly

Need More Help?

If you're still having trouble, please contact the CourseLink Support team for assistance.

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