The latest version of Zoom is 5.8.0 – view instructions to update your Zoom client. There is one notable update introduced in Zoom which you may want to take advantage of this quarter. Poll access for alternative hosts If meeting hosts add alternative hosts to their meeting, they can allow alternative hosts to add or
(article originally appeared in Northwestern’s Canvas Minute newsletter on 8/12/2021) Dr. Roberts hears the familiar chime—a student has just entered the Zoom waiting room. As she sends them a quick message to say she’ll be with them soon, she considers how efficient this process has become. She’s no longer tethered to her office for long
The latest version of Zoom is version 5.7.0 – view instructions to update your Zoom client. Following are 3 notable updates introduced in Zoom which you may want to take advantage of this quarter. Share screen to all Breakout Rooms – Windows, macOS, Linux When sharing screen in the main session, the host or co-host can
The latest version of Zoom is version 5.6.0 – view instructions to update your Zoom client. Following are 2 new updates introduced in Zoom which you may want to take advantage of this quarter. Allowing guests into an authenticated meeting (Authentication Exception) – You can now designate a guest’s email address as “safe” ahead of time
Non-verbal feedback, which is now included in meeting reactions, will return to the previous behavior, in which they are persistent until the attendee or host removes them (does not automatically disappear). This includes the Yes, No, Slower, and Faster options. Other useful features part of Zoom’s update latest update 5.5.0 include: Share and play video files directly into meeting –
Useful features part of Zoom’s update latest update 5.4.6 include: Enhanced co-host privileges over Breakout Rooms Co-hosts have the same breakout room controls as the meeting host, such as starting or ending breakout rooms, assigning participants, etc. Move participants to main session from breakout room Hosts and co-hosts have the option to assign a participant
Here is a quick workaround if you only have one screen for content and want to use Presenter View in PowerPoint or Presenter Mode in Keynote, while only showing the active slide to your students. Zoom has a sharing feature called “Portion of Screen”, that when selected shows a green box on your screen which
It’s finally here, the ability to share multiple programs at the same time! The benefit: You don’t have to keep clicking on New Share to toggle back/forth between programs. Simply select the programs (ex. PPT and Excel), and they are automatically visible to your students when you display them on your computer. How to get
From lighting, audio and use of a green screen to fun facial feature and accessories, Zoom has options you can edit for an optimal experience. Lighting Natural light, such as facing the window or being in a well lit room usually produces the best outcome. However, if your home setup is a little further away
Useful features part of Zoom’s latest update 5.3.0 include: Students self-select breakout room and move amongst breakout rooms, if you enable this in Breakout Rooms Students can self-spotlight As host, you can still join any room but the Join link doesn’t immediately appear. Click on Breakout Rooms –> Click the number next to a grouping
