
Under that same caret next to Start Video, select Video Settings.
Beauty Filter: Is your appearance taking a hit now that you’re working from home? Not a problem. We even have our own teacher backgrounds! You can select one of the pre-loaded backgrounds or upload your own. Click the box that says “I have a green screen” (just trust us on this one). Click on the caret next to the Start Video icon and select Choose a Virtual Background. Virtual Background: Everyone’s doing it. Got that under control? Try some of these fun features: Pro tip: If you click “require registration” when you share the recorded meeting, you can see who viewed it. You can always find your recordings at /recording. Make sure your Cloud sharing is enabled in your settings. Also, some school districts require recording the video for child safety considerations. You will probably want to hit the record button so students can access the session later. Students can use the chat box for questions (this is also a great way to take attendance). You can selectively mute or preset your meeting to mute them upon entry in settings. You may want to mute all participants once you begin teaching. You can screen share or use a document camera. Now, you can proceed with class as normal (or as normal as can be!). It’s also a good idea to go over video conferencing etiquette and expectations. When everyone logs in for the first time, you’ll want to spend some time making sure everyone’s audio and video are working. Do this on the app, online, or in your Learning Management System and send the link to your students.Įnsure that you’ve adjusted your settings so that the meeting doesn’t begin until the host starts it and only the presenter can share the screen. Once you feel comfortable, you can schedule your first meeting. This way you can work through any hiccups before you’re ready to start with your students! Note of advice: Schedule a practice meeting with a colleague or family member so you can practice screen sharing and using the chat function.
Clicking on the orange button to start a new meeting is a great way to test your audio and video. Open it up and take some time to poke around. You can do this on your phone, tablet, laptop … or all of the above! Begin by downloading Zoom Client and installing it on your device.