On April 27th, 2020 Selkirk Rotary will have our online meeting.
Basically, we're going to do a video conference call over the Internet using the Zoom video meeting app.
Requirements
- A computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone with:
- Speaker so you hear the meeting.
- Screen so you can see anything being shared on the screen. People can share their desktop, play videos, or recordings, as well as show themselves when talking on camera.
- Webcam (optional). You can participate in the meeting without a webcam.
- Keyboard to send messages to the Host, specific attendee, or everyone. This is called the Chat feature.
- Zoom software (free).
- Internet.
Birds Eye View of a Zoom Meeting
- The Host schedules a meeting and then sends out invitations to all the other attendees. Your invitation was sent on April 22 in email "Rotary | Announcement | Zoom Online social meeting Monday April 27, 2020".
- You receive your invitation and click on the link inside.
- You don't need to create a Zoom account to join a meeting. Only the Host needs an Zoom account to be able to create meetings and invitations. So, you don't need to ever have your own Zoom account to join a meeting.
- Three things could happen when you click on the meeting link:
- Wait for Host to Join: You will see a Waiting for Host message if your at the meeting before the Host.
- Wait in the Waiting Room: Enter the name you want to use in the meeting. Next, you will be put into the Waiting Room and the Host will be advised your waiting there.
- Install the Zoom software: Zoom software will automatically be installed if you don't have it yet. Then, either choice 1 or choice 2 will happen next.
- Mic and video get turned off: Host let's you in with your camera and microphone off, so you can turn them on when you are ready. A box will display the name you entered earlier.
- You control the your microphone and video during the call. Turning them on and off when desired. You will always be able to hear. It is a good practice to turn off the microphone when your not talking to prevent accidental noise during the call.
- Testing your mic and video: You can test your microphone before or during the call.
- Virtual Backgrounds: You can customize your video with virtual backgrounds that can be a photo or movie running behind you. This is a fun way to replace what is in the background.
A few YouTube videos choosen to provide an opportunity to become more familiar with your equipment choices and the Zoom video conferencing interface.
 | 1 / 3 Joining a Zoom Call for the First Time; Fun and Easy Online Connection Length 8:15 minutes |
Using Zoom is a great way to reach out virtually and stay connected – especially as you are staying home during the coronavirus outbreak. Here are the easy steps to join a Zoom call for the first time. Zoom works well to connect one on one and in groups when you can’t be together in person. It doesn’t take long to get comfortable with using it. After watching this video you’ll know what to do to join a Zoom call so that you can relax and have fun connecting. At the end of the video, some easy tips for interacting on the call. -- Joining a Zoom Call for the First Time; Easy Online Connection – If you are confused or even stressed about how to join a Zoom call, this video is for you! This video walks you through • Understanding Zoom access information sent to you • Downloading the free Zoom app • Using the access information to join • How to turn your video off and on • How to mute and unmute After this video you’ll be ready to have fun connecting online using Zoom! | |
 | 2 / 3 Zoom Tutorial: Audio and Video Setup by Dottotech Length 11:15 minutes |
| Learn the basic setup for Zoom for video conferencing from your home. Optimize your audio and video using the technology you already have and these zoom audio and video tips. Notebook, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or desktop computer, webcam & mic. | |
 | 3 / 3 Zoom Video Effects - Green Screen and Background Tutorial by Dottotech Length 11:02 minutes |
| How to improve the video quality of your Zoom Conferences including green screen background replacement. | |
