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Test Zoom Meeting

Table Of Contents
  1. Test Zoom for Computers
  3. Test Zoom for Mobile Devices

Test Zoom for Computers

Go to Zoom Test (Computers)

Link: https://zoom.us/test

Join Zoom Test (Computers)

If Zoom did not start automatically, click ‘download & run Zoom‘. Your browser may save it to a location that is set for the browser so please check the location for the file.

Enter your name. Click ‘Join Meeting‘ and then ‘Join with Video‘.

Zoom Test Screen 03

If your camera is on, you should see what the camera is capturing.

Test Camera, Speaker and Microphone

The test will automatically start. If you have multiple devices with speaker or microphone connected to your computer, please click on the drop down list as shown in the screen captures below to select your preferred camera, speaker and microphone.

Zoom Test Speaker
Zoom Test Speaker
Zoom Test Success

Test Zoom for Mobile Devices

Go to Zoom Test

Link: https://zoom.us/test

Click View and install the Zoom app if you do not have it on your mobile device. After installing the app, go back to the link above in your web browser and click ‘Join‘

Join Zoom Test

Open this page in “Zoom”? – Click ‘Open‘.
Please enter your name: Enter your name here.
“Zoom” Would Like to Access the Camera – Click ‘OK‘.
Video Preview – Click ‘Join with Video‘.
“Zoom” Would Like to Access the Microphone – Click ‘OK‘.
“Zoom” Would Like to Send you Notifications – Decide if you would like the notifications.

Example screen captures – left to right.

Zoom Mobile Test Open App
Zoom Mobile Test Enter Name
Zoom Mobile Test Access Camera
Zoom Mobile Test Join Video
Zoom Mobile Test Access Micrrophone
Zoom Mobile Test Send Notification
Zoom Mobile Test Call using Internet Audio

Get Familiar with Zoom

Check that your speaker is ON.
During class you should mute your microphone or your instructor may mute it for you. Be sure to enable the microphone if you need to speak.

Zoom Test Mobile Get Familiar

Use Zoom – Quick Check and Run Through

Table Of Contents
  1. Quick Check
  2. Using Zoom

Quick Check

We recommend that you check the following to minimize issues with using Zoom. We also recommend that you ask your students to test Zoom before the class. See Zoom test instructions.

Make sure you sign in to start your scheduled meeting so you are the host
Check microphone and speaker
Check camera
Decide how to manage participants
Keep Zoom chat window open

Check Microphone and Speaker

Check that you are not muted. The mic icon will have a red line if muted. Hit the up arrow key to choose your preferred microphone and speaker especially if you have multiple devices connected that function as microphone/speaker.

Use Zoom Check Mic and Speaker

Check Camera

If you see a black screen, make sure nothing is covering your camera. Some webcams may have a privacy cover. Hit the up arrow key to choose your camera if you have multiple cameras connected like an integrated laptop webcam and an external USB webcam.

Use Zoom Check Camera

Decide how to manage participants

For classes with a large number of students, you may want to ‘Mute Participants on Entry’ and uncheck ‘Allow Participants to Unmute Themselves’. If you do this, please pay attention to the Zoom Chat and the Participants windows should a student ask a question or try to get your attention. Know how to change the settings so you can prevent disruption and allow interaction as needed.

Decide how to manage participants

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Chat Window

Keep the chat window open if you mute participants so they can ask their questions via chat.

Use Zoom Chat Window

Using Zoom

Share Screen

There are many different sharing options. Most basic will be sharing your PowerPoint, the whole screen or a Whiteboard. Explore the ‘Advanced’ tab should you need other sharing options. Decide on how you would like to manage sharing and know how to change the settings during your session. Please see Zoom’s Sharing your screen webpage for more information.

Use Zoom Share Screen

Example: Share PowerPoint presentation

Advanced Sharing Options

Use Zoom Advanced Sharing

Breakout Rooms

You can use this feature to hold sub groups discussions. Please be aware that if you are recording, only the main room will be recorded. Please see Zoom’s Getting Started with Breakout Rooms for more information.

Use Zoom Breakout Rooms

Record

If you would like to record your meeting but did not set to record automatically when the meeting starts, you can click on the ‘Record’ button and select ‘Record to the Cloud‘.

Use Zoom Record