Jane Tabachnick - Zoom Meetings

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Im glad that you are here. This book is designed to help you understand and get comfortable with online conferencing and the Zoom platform, even if you dont like or arent comfortable with technology.

The book is created as a training guide and a desktop companion. We talk about the Zoom software and have also included a lot of screenshots so that you can see what we are describing in the text. When it comes to learning a new technology, its especially true that a picture is worth a thousand words.

There are a few important things to note before you start reading the book:

We have shared with you the most up to date information available at the time of the publication of this guide.

By the time you are reading this, the software may have gone through updates and changes. Most software gets updated and changed regularly. This can include changes in features, the layout of the user interface and dashboard, as well as pricing plans.

In this guide, we dont cover the different service levels/pricing plans available with Zoom. That is because they may also change at any time. It is possible that a feature we cover is only available in the paid version or a higher level of service than you are using. It will ultimately be up to you to check what features come with your plan.

As you are reading this book, and following along on your own device you may wonder: Why does my screen look different than what you show in your guide?

There are several possible reasons including:

Zoom has had an update and changed the layout or features

You are subscribed to a different service level

You are viewing Zoom on a different device than what we show [our screenshots are all taken from the desktop/laptop view]

You have chosen a different view once in a Zoom meeting room

Happy Zooming

Jane Tabachnick

Zoom is a useful platform thats used by people around the world to host video conferences, webinars, and online presentations. Using it, employers can easily connect with employees, professors and teachers can provide lectures to students, entrepreneurs can even host paid webinars that teach others about specific topics, and friends and family can connect online. Although Zoom meetings are attended live or virtually in person, they can be recorded for future reference. Those who couldnt attend in person can also view the replay to learn what they missed.

Why Is Zoom Important?

Zoom connects coworkers and colleagues together online. In a world where people are becoming frequently interconnected no matter where they live and work, its important to know how to use the platform successfully. Look at it this way a company may have its headquarters in Seattle with a satellite office in Chicago. How are those workers going to team up on projects and interface with each other? The short answer here is Zoom.

The creators of the Zoom platform developed a useful and easy way to communicate using the cloud. If you work for a company that has remote employees or own a business that requires the use of virtual presentations and webinars, then this is the tool that you should be using.

While it was designed for business use, Zoom can be a great platform for connecting with friends and family online.

Why You Need to Know How to Use Zoom

As the popularity of Zoom rises, the likelihood that youll need to join a meeting or use the platform to attend a webinar goes up as well. To come across as professional while doing so, you need to know the ins and outs of attending these scheduled events.

Also, you may find yourself on the other side, as the person hosting the meeting or webinar. Once again, youll want to make sure that everything runs smoothly and is handled professionally. Knowing as much as possible about Zoom is the first step towards ensuring that your first meetings as well as all the others afterward go well.

What Well Cover Here

As the title implies, well cover a lot of the main features of Zoom, from attending events to hosting them. Things like how to set up an account, hosting a webinar, recording your meetings, and even how to dress and how to behave professionally on Zoom are covered. Youll learn everything that you need to know to get started, as well as some of the more advanced features.

Part 1

Zoom Basics and
Usage

Zoom is an online, cloud-based platform that helps businesses connect with clients, employees, and potential partners, no matter where theyre located in the world. Zoom is quickly becoming one of the most popular options for these meetings because its easy to use and includes many different features.

What Zoom Does

When someone sets up a Zoom call and other people join in, Zoom creates whats called a Zoom room. This is a type of virtual conference room that contains all the other attendees. Within the Zoom room, screens can be shared with the group, making it easy to follow along with whats being communicated.

There are different types of Zoom users. As a participant, you dont need your own Zoom account. You can attend for free unless it is a paid event. A free account will allow you to host meetings, though there are attendee and time limits on the account.

Paid accounts have a few different plan levels, each with their own set of features. Check with Zoom for the latest plan offers.