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Zoom Documentation
Zoom Tips and Tricks for Teachers
Swarthmore Zoom Resources
General Zoom Advice
- Encourage everyone to find a quiet space in which to participate where they won’t be interrupted and where background noise won’t distract other people if they are asked to contribute.
- Be careful how you use the chat window. It can be used for comments/questions as class goes along, but understand that you won’t be able to see this window if you’re in a PowerPoint presentation. Users that come in late to the meeting won't see any
Connecting to your session
- Connect to the fastest internet connection available.
- Connect via ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi if possible.
Screen sharing tips
- Remove any photo backgrounds on your computer desktop.
- Close email and chat programs not being used for the presentation to avoid distracting pop-up messages.
- Don't crowd the view. Make sure to have one application visible at a time.
- If you need to switch between other applications, have them open and ready to demonstrate.
- Turn off your computer's "sleep" function--especially if a re-login is required.
- Remember to maximize your screen (click Full Screen) in Web demos.
Audio
- Use a quality headset, or microphone.
- Avoid speaker phones, which can cause voice fluctuation and background noise.
Engaging your audience
Do a "dry run" with the same computer/audio equipment and internet connection you will use on the day of your class.
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- Click record … recordings are saved when you leave or end the meeting.
Acknowledgements
Some of this material was adapted from:
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