University Technology provides access and training in using Drew Zoom web conferencing. All of these services are covered by the 1-ITSthe classroom hotline and and MRC Event Hotline for for academic classes and other events respectively. Charges may apply, please see the MRC fee schedule for further information.
***For Additional Information regarding Zoom for Students please see linked document (Last Updated 3/10/20)
Instructional Technology has also put together a Zoom FAQ Google Doc with some of the most commonly asked questions and answers.
If you are interested in using a custom Drew Zoom background, check here (the tutorial on using them is here).
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What is Zoom?
Zoom is a web conferencing tool that unifies cloud video conferencing, online meetings, and collaboration into a single intuitive platform. Zoom's extensive feature set, broad compatibility with desktop and mobile devices, and multi-layered security allow Drew University to have rich web conferencing experiences with both campus affiliated and unaffiliated users.
To request a host account:
Call the University Technology Service Center at 973-408-4357 or create a ticket at Open a Support Ticket
The MRC will create a host account for you and , send you a link for documentation and provide user support.
Zoom tutorials
How to join a meeting: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting or https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFhAEoCF7jg?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1
- Getting started with Zoom:
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- https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-How-Do-I-Join-or-Test-My-Computer-Audio-
- Joining and Configuring Audio and Video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/HqncX7RE0wM?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1
- Zoom meeting controls: https://www.youtube.com/embed/4w_pRMBEALE?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1
- Meeting recording: https://www.youtube.com/embed/AYzPS28rg7E?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1
- What if your video camera isn't working:
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- https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/202952568-My-Video-Camera-Isn-t-Working
- How do I share my screen:
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- or https://www.youtube.com/embed/9wsWpnqE6Hw?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1
- How to schedule a Zoom meeting: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362413-How-Do-I-Schedule-Meetings- or https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZAYv8sVPTxU?rel=0&autoplay=1&cc_load_policy=1
- How to invite others to join:
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- Breakout rooms: https://www.youtube.com/embed/j_O7rDILNCM?rel=0&autoplay=1
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