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Note

• When you join a session, your display name, email address, device information like type, name and IP address will be logged for troubleshooting purposes.
• You will be encouraged to turn ON your webcam for some lessons. Your host will have to share with you what is the recording for and intended audience.
• Make sure you and your environment are safe and ready before you Unmute Mic and Start Video.
• Use Virtual Background or position yourself with a wall behind you.

A Few Days Before

• Remember to download and install the latest Zoom client:    Win  |  Mac  |  Linux  |  iPhone  |  Android.
• Join a Zoom Test Meeting to confirm check your computer or device 's capabilities.

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15 Minutes Before

• Find a quiet space with a stable WiFi connection.
• Join Zoom following the instructions the organizer your instructor has provided:
  • If the conference is in LumiNUSyour course is using Canvas, go to your module, then the Conferencing pagecourse's Zoom tool. 
  • It could also be a join link URL sent via email .
  Test your headset and webcam
  • or a calendar invite.
  • It is better run the Zoom App or Desktop Client instead of running it from the browser.
• Close unnecessary windows or apps (e.g., Skype).
• Test your headset and webcam.

During the Zoom Meeting

• Click Start Video to begin sending your webcam. 
• Click the Chat bubble to ask questions via text or as informal discussion. You can chat to everyone or a specific person. Some instructors may want a certain format like no they will not entertain text chat until it comes to Q&A segment, or they will not be tracking the text chat window.
• Find out who else is in the meeting by clicking Participants. This is also where you can "raise your hand" to ask a question, answer a question, or start an intense philosophical debate. What you do with this power is up to youuse the Yes/No button.
• Always be prepared to share your screen. Close all other browsers and apps not required for the class.
• At the end of the class, click Leave Meeting.

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View options. Toggles between:

• Speaker View: To focus on the speaker.
• Gallery View: To show all participants (up to 25 people). 
• Full Screen: To maximize screen. 
• Participants and attendees can select side-by-side mode during screen sharing.

Zoom Menu

The Zoom menu is at the the bottom of the Zoom window. Hover your cursor over it if it is hidden. In screen sharing mode, it goes to the top of the screen.

• Mute: Switch to turn on/off your microphone.
  

• Start/Stop Video: Sending your webcam.

• Invite: To invite others.

• Share Screen: Allows you to share your desktop screen and specific windows.

• Chat: To  To send messages to everyone or a specific person.

• Record: If  If the host allows it. Not provided as a default. Records as a MP4 on your computer ( Documents/Zoom/SessionName)\Zoom\Session Title.
  

• Leave Meeting: Click this at the end of the meeting. Do not leave the Zoom meeting open.

• More: Allows you to raise your hand, and other participants quick response button.
  

Tips

• Provide a clear video. Keep your face lit, and the background neat and tidy. A clean wall will be the best. If the window is behind, pull the blinds or curtains.
• Microphones pick up all ambient noise, so keep your mic muted unless you are speaking.
• Focus please. Avoid any other activities such as eating and drinkingthat will distract you.