For best practices on what to do in a Zoom meeting before starting and while hosting, check out the guide below.
Before the Meeting: Things to do
- Test your Audio and Video
- Make sure to choose the correct audio input and output sources and levels
- Make sure to choose the correct camera for the meeting if more than one option is available
- Have the content you intend to share prepared ahead of time
- Make sure you know how to share your screen
Hosting A Meeting: Best practices
- Mute your mic if others are presenting/speaking
- Use “Gallery View” for smaller group/team meetings
- Share your screen
- Share specific Applications to control displayed content
- Use “Pause” to freeze the view to the participants
- Use “New Share” to seamlessly transition between shared applications.
- Use the Annotation tools to grab and direct attention
Turn the camera on! – Looking your best
- Lighting should come from in front of you or from the side to best light your face
- Pay attention to hair and clothing – people can still see you
- Think about your background - make it interesting but not distracting
- Put your webcam at eye level or higher – experiment for best angles
- Use the gestures and mannerisms that you would typically use in person
- Make Eye Contact - Try to look at your webcam versus the screen
Here are some great resources from Zoom's Knowledge Base to take a deeper dive into using Zoom.
- Download the Getting Started with PC and Mac Guide
- Watch the Getting Started Videos
- Join our Weekly Zoom Meetings and Webinar training
If you have any questions or issues, contact Technology Support Services
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