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Zoom for Remote Teaching at MLML

How to host a Remote Class at MLML using Zoom:

What you will need:

  • Laptop - for hosting the Zoom meeting
  • Mobile Phone (to sign in to Duo)
  • OPTIONAL - speaker phone or conference phone (for improved audio)

 

The setup procedure is as follows:

  1. Download the Zoom App.
  2. Go to https://sjsu.zoom.us/ and click the Sign In button.
  3. Sign in and authenticate with Duo.
  4. Click Schedule a Meeting - fill in the information and choose the following options:
  • Topic: Class # and Title
  • Fill in Date & Time of class
    • Select Recurring Meeting > Weekly
  • Registration Required: Unchecked
  • Require Meeting Password: Unchecked
  • Video: Off for both
  • Audio: Both
  • Meeting Options - Select the Following: 
    • Enable join before host
    • Mute participants upon entry
    • Record Meeting Automatically - In the Cloud
  • Click the Save icon to save the settings.
  • Click the Copy the invitation link and send the info to your meeting attendees.
  • When you are ready to start the Zoom meeting:
    • Go to https://sjsu.zoom.us/, sign-in, and click Meetings on the left
    • Click the Start Meeting button to start the Zoom meeting.
    • Do Not join audio conference by computer, instead use the conference phone for better audio and to avoid feedback
    • Select Share Screen when you’re ready to show your slides to your class
    • Call into the meeting with the conference/speaker phone
      (make sure the phone is positioned centrally in the room)
      • Dial Zoom # on phone (7-1-646-876-9923)
      • Enter Meeting ID followed by #
    1. Can be found at top of Zoom Meeting browser or in the email Invite
  • Enter a participant ID followed by #, or press # only to skip
  • Unmute the Conference Phone
    • Click Participants at bottom of Zoom Browser
    • Click the microphone icon next to the conference phone #

    Tips & Recommendations:

    • Let your class know that the meeting is being recorded.
    • When you share your screen, you can select to just share a web browser or app instead of your entire desktop.
    • Select “Participants” at bottom of Zoom browser to view & manage participants.
    • Select “Chat” at bottom of Zoom browser to open chat window.
    • Hide non-video participants
      • Hover over participants thumbnail at top of Zoom Browser
      • Select the three dots
      • Select “Hide non-video participants”
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