How Zoom works

Setting Zoom Up

• You need a computer, tablet, or phone
• You can test Zoom on your device ahead of time: https://zoom.us/test
• You will receive a Zoom link for your class the night before via email from Chrissy

When Joining the Class

• Enter your full name (if asked) 
• Select “with video” if you would like Chrissy to see you
• Select your audio connection: either via Internet or Dial In
• Please Mute yourself to minimize disruption to class (you can always Unmute to ask a question) as everything you say or any noise in your room is heard by all
• Please do not speak while Chrissy is speaking – whoever is speaking shows up full screen on all screens
• If you need technical assistance, please email csheeper@yahoo.com. Please do this earlier rather than later to give me time to help you!

Helpful Tips

1. Open my email invitation.

2. Click on the meeting link. (You will not need the Meeting ID because you will be invited to join.) 

3. Click on open zoom.us  You will see yourself on the screen. Click join with video and then audio when those prompts appear.

4. Position your computer so its camera “sees” your whole body in the frame, standing/lying down, etc. This is the view I will see on my screen. Try to set up your computer so it is not facing a window, since that will backlight you, making it hard to see you from my end. If possible, wear light-colored clothing, which is easier to see online.  

5. If you want to see me on a larger screen and you have the right equipment, you can connect your computer to your TV via an HDMI cable.

6. Hit the full-screen icon so you will see me on your entire screen. (it’s on the top right corner of the Zoom window – a broken square.) When you’re ready to exit full screen hit esc button on your computer, top left. 

7. When the class is over,  hit the “leave meeting” button on lower right of Zoom screen. Be sure to do that at the end of the class, or we’ll keep hearing each other.