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Zoom for Remote Teaching at MLML

How to host a Remote Class at MLML using Zoom:

For a more comprehensive guide for using Zoom, follow this link

What you will need:

  • Laptop - for hosting the Zoom meeting
  • Mobile Phone (to sign in to Duo)
  • Conference Phone (optional to enhance audio if in a group)

The setup procedure is as follows:

  1. Download the Zoom App
  2. Go to https://sjsu.zoom.us/ and click the Sign In button

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  3. Sign in and authenticate with Duo
  4. Click Schedule a Meeting - fill in the information and choose the following options:

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    • 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.
  5. Click the Copy the invitation link, the info will be copied to your clipboard and you can send it to your meeting attendees via email. 

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  6. 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

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    • Click Open zoom.us on the Pop-Up

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    • Do Not join audio conference by computer, instead use the conference phone or a cell phone for better audio and to avoid feedback. Select the Phone Call tab. 

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    • (Optional) Call into the meeting if using the conference/speaker phone to accommodate many people in a room or classes that are split between present and remote students (make sure the phone is positioned centrally in the room)
      • Dial Zoom # on phone (7-1-646-876-9923 or one of the numbers given under Phone Call tab)
      • Enter Meeting ID followed by #
      • 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

    • Select Share Screen when you’re ready to show your slides to your class
      • For more help on sharing screen, visit this link
  7. (Optional) Unmute the Conference Phone or participants
    • Click Participants at bottom of Zoom Browser
    • Click the microphone icon next to the conference phone #
  8. Be sure to review the Tips & Recommendations section below.

    Tips & Recommendations:

    • Select “Participants” at bottom of Zoom browser to view & manage participants
    • Select “Chat” at bottom of Zoom browser to open chat window
    • 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
    • Hide non-video participants
      • Hover over participants thumbnail at top of Zoom Browser
      • Select the three dots
      • Select “Hide non-video participants”
    • If using a conference phone for audio, be sure to mute the other computers/TVs in room that are in the meeting.