1. Zoom Conferencing
Tips, Tricks and Tools

2. About Zoom
Zoom unifies cloud video conferencing, simple online meetings, group messaging, and a software-defined conference room solution into one easy-to-use platform.
Considered to be the best video, audio, and wireless screen-sharing experience across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Blackberry, Linux, Zoom Rooms, and H.323/SIP room systems.
Founded in 2011, Zoom's mission is to develop a people-centric cloud service that transforms the real-time collaboration experience and improves the quality and effectiveness of communications forever. 

3. Signing In

4. Zoom App
Once you have signed up or logged in, click on Host a Meeting, the desktop app will auto-download.
Alternatively, you can click on the download footer link at  directly from 
For iOS, visit the Apple App Store and search "zoom"
For Android, visit Google Play and search "zoom"

5. Two Options to Launch You can select Join a Meeting . Sign In
If you just want to join a meeting-in-progress click on Join a Meeting.  
Sign In
If you would like to log in and start or schedule your own meeting, click on Sign In.

6. Logging In
To login, you can use your zoom account   and password, Google(Gmail), Facebook account, or login using SSO.
Here’s a Tip….
If you have not created a user and password, click the Sign Up link to create that account

7. Remember… The Default Tab is “Home”
The Screen….
Start with Video
Start without Video
Join
Schedule
Share Screen
Remember… The Default Tab is “Home”

8. Meetings
Start:
Selecting start will start the pre-scheduled meeting that you have listed in your upcoming meetings.
Edit:
You can edit or update your scheduled meeting.
Delete:
Selecting delete will permanently delete your scheduled meeting.
Copy:
Here you can copy your scheduled meeting(s) invitation text and manually paste into an , IM, SMS etc.
Note: if you do not see your scheduled meeting, click the refresh tab in the upper right-hand corner to update/refresh the meeting list.

9. Zoom Settings
Settings tab in the main dialog box or in the meeting menu bar.
After clicking Settings, you will have the following options:
General: You can select default preferences
Audio: You can test, select and adjust your speakers, and microphone
Video: You can test and select your video camera
Feedback: We welcome any questions, comments, or feedback
Recording: Here you can browse/open your stored recordings (all recordings are stored on your local device/computer)
Account/Pro account: Here you can upgrade your account to PRO and manage your account details (learn more)

10. Meeting Features
Once you have started or joined a meeting, you can perform the following actions from the menu bar located at the bottom of the meeting window (move your mouse to toggle):
Invite more people to join by , IM, SMS (mobile users) or meeting ID
Screen share your desktop or specific application window 
Group or private chat
Record your meeting
Manage participants 
Mute and unmute your audio
Select audio options
Stop and start your video
Configure your settings
Leave or end the meeting

11. Additional Resources

12. If You Have Additional Zoom Questions….

13. Few Tips for Virtual Team Meetings

14. Top 10 Tips Assign virtual meeting roles
Send out the agenda in advance
Prepare and distribute the agenda and any pre-work before the virtual meeting takes place and keep the meeting focused through the agenda items
Begin with the end result
State the objectives at the onset of the call so participants are aware of the desired end results for this meeting
Use ground rules

15. Top 10 Tips Continued
Engage the team around the virtual meeting process
Protect self-esteem by ensuring that everyone is treated with respect
Intervene immediately if you believe things are running off track
Be sure to get everyone involved to maximize the entire group’s input
Debrief at the end of the virtual meeting
Assess the effectiveness of the virtual meeting and make adjustments for next time

16. Joanne Bryant,
Talent Management Consultant, APS
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