Zoom is an online based meeting and communication application that allows for video and audio conferencing. It is the recommended tool for synchronous interactions.
To access Zoom, go to LawNET or My.Fordham and click on the Zoom button. Additionally, you could go to Zoom directly through this link: https://fordham.zoom.us/signin.
Once signed in, Zoom will default to the Meetings tab listing all upcoming scheduled meetings. From the Meetings page, you can schedule a Zoom meeting, review previous Zoom meetings, and access your Personal Meeting Room.
From the left, select Profile to customize your Zoom profile by adding a picture and setting a name. To upload a profile picture, click Change, and upload the desired picture and crop the picture as needed. Next, take a moment to review your title and name to make sure the information is accurate.
Tip: setting a Zoom profile picture allows your profile picture to appear when your video is disabled during a meeting.
The Recordings tab provides quick access to all your Zoom recordings. From here, you can easily view the recording and share it if needed. See our later section on managing recordings.
> Working with Zoom Controls
> Managing Participants
> Using Reactions and Non-Verbal Feedback
> Installing Zoom Client
Working with Zoom Controls
- Mute (mic icon): mutes yourself during a meeting
- Stop Video (video icon): disables your video and displays your Zoom profile picture
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- Security: Allows the host to lock the meetings and allow participants to share their screens.
- Participants: Allows the host to manage the participants and see who is on the meeting.
- Polls: Allows the hosts to make a poll for participants to answer.
- Chat: Allows the host to see the meeting chat.
- Share Screen: Allows the host and any participants with permission to share their screen.
- Record: Allows the host to record the meeting.
- Breakout Rooms: Allows the host to create breakout rooms during the meeting.
- Reactions: Allows the host and participants to display reactions.
If any of the icons mentioned above are missing from your control menu, you will want to review Zoom meeting settings. Please review these Zoom Settings for further information.
Managing Participants
On occasion, you may find you need to mute one or all student’s microphones to ensure their audio is not disrupting the online session.
- Select Manage Participants. It’s located at the bottom of the Zoom window.
- A window will open all the students in the session. At the bottom of the participants window select Mute All.
- You can also select to mute a single person by hovering over their name and selecting mute.
- We recommend you let people know if they should mute or unmute themselves as needed to avoid any awkward audio.
Using Reactions and Non-Verbal Feedback
Zoom offers a quick way to poll participants during a meeting by having them provide non-verbal feedback, such as thumbs up/down, yes/no, go slower/faster, and coffee break. Participant responses are tallied above the corresponding non-verbal feedback icon for the host (participants do not see the tally.)
Not only is such feedback valuable to the presenter, whether he or she is going too fast or too slow, but it can also be a useful tool to ask a yes/no question.
Additionally, Zoom provides participants a clapping icon and a thumbs-up in the reactions section on the bottom of the Zoom window. These can be used to communicate without disrupting a lecture.
Additionally, attendees have access to a raise hand option on the bottom of the participants section. A professor may choose to engage the person with the raised hand icon next to their name or have the option to lower the hand if needed.
The Raise Hand feature is a great way to moderate a discussion and run a smooth meeting. It’s recommended, especially for large classes. Professors should encourage students to use the Raise Hand feature during class.
Installing Zoom Client
The Zoom client allows for a more seamless Zoom experience. It’s a one-stop-shop for any meetings you are invited to or have scheduled. It also allows you to check your inputs (video and audio), via the settings. Download at: http://zoom.us/download