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Zoom for Effective Online Meetings (Live Online)

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Effective immediately in response to COVID-19, all Technology Training classes will be delivered online until further notice.

In advance of each session, Tech Training will provide you with a Zoom link to your class, along with any required class materials.

 




Zoom is both a practical and convenient tool for scheduling and conducting online meetings. Remote team members can easily use the tool for interactive and productive meetings.

 

This session discusses and describes various key zoom features that are frequently used for conducting effective meetings. Discover how to easily facilitate remote communications, interaction among meeting participants and the sharing of information and documents while using Zoom.

 

Topics covered in this online session include:

  • Overview -- What is Zoom?
  • Logging in with your Stanford account from a browser or the Zoom app
  • Updating your Zoom Profile
  • Your Personal Meeting ID and Meeting Link
  • Scheduling a meeting
  • Meeting settings
  • Tips for conducting and interacting in a meeting
    - Audio/Video settings

    - Virtual backgrounds
    - Managing the participant list
    - Navigating the chat -- Public vs. Private
    - Sharing your screen -- Sharing an app vs. desktop

     
  • Meeting etiquette
     


University IT Technology Training classes are only available to Stanford University staff, faculty, or students. A valid SUNet ID is needed in order to enroll in a class.

 

Custom training workshops are available for this program

Technology training sessions structured around individual or group learning objectives. Learn more about custom training


University IT Technology Training sessions are available to a wide range of participants, including Stanford University staff, faculty, students, and employees of Stanford Hospitals & Clinics, such as Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Medicine Partners, and Stanford Medicine Children's Health.

Additionally, some of these programs are open to interested individuals not affiliated with Stanford, allowing for broader community engagement and learning opportunities.