Zoom: Use Zoom for Group Work (Students)

This document provides an overview of how students can use Zoom for group work. Zoom updates it's software on a regular basis with important security items as well as updates to features. To make sure you have the most current version, check for updates.

Click the plus sign below to expand the menus for directions. 

  • Step 1 - Open Zoom/Start a Meeting
    • Zoom updates it's software on a regular basis with important security items as well as updates to features. To make sure you have the most current version, check for updates.
      1. Open the Zoom application on your computer.
      2. If prompted to login, choose the SSO option and login with your SIUE e-ID and password.
      3. Click New Meeting. Note: If you do not want to start with video, click the drop-down next to New Meeting and un-check the box for Start with Video.
        Zoom App Login Options
      4. Click Join with Computer Audio to use a computer headset or internal microphone. Or click the Phone Call option to call in with your telephone. You can also check the 'Automatically join computer audio when joining' if you want to save this setting for future meetings. 

  • Step 2 - Invite Others to Join a Meeting
    • Zoom updates it's software on a regular basis with important security items as well as updates to features. To make sure you have the most current version, check for updates.

      1. In an open Zoom meeting, click the info icon (green sheild) at the top left corner of the screen. 

        info sheild

      2. Click Copy URL to copy a link to the meeting that you can share with others. 



      3. If you would rather schedule a meeting in advance and send a pre-formatted invitation, follow these steps

  • Step 4 - Record a Meeting/Lecture/Presentation
      1. Zoom updates it's software on a regular basis with important security items as well as updates to features. To make sure you have the most current version, check for updates.
        1. Once you have started a Zoom meeting, locate the menu at the bottom the Zoom window. 

           

        2. If you want to show your video, make sure your camera is enabled. Click the Start Video button to enable your camera. 



        3. If you want to record a PowerPoint presentation or actions on your computer, click the Share Screen button.



        4. This will bring up a new window prompting you to select a window or application to share. Choose what you want to share (i.e. desktop screen) and click the Share button at the bottom-right corner of the window. 



        5. Note the menu moves to the top of the Zoom window when you share your screen.

        6. To begin recording, click the More button at the top of the Zoom window. 

        7. Choose Record to the Cloud from the drop-down menu. 



        8. A red dot will appear near the top of the screen indicating the recording has started.



        9. To stop the recording, click the More button at the top of the Zoom window.

        10. Choose Stop Recording from the drop-down menu.



          (NOTE: If you have not shared your screen, the Record/Stop Recording options will be at the bottom of the Zoom window.)

        11. To make more videos, simply Record and Stop Recording again. Each time you Stop Recording, Zoom produces another video file. To take a break in the recording without creating a new video file, use the Pause Recording option instead. 

        12. When you are finished recording, click the More button and then choose End from the drop-down menu to end the meeting. (NOTE: If you have not shared your screen, the End button will be at the bottom of the Zoom window.)



        13. Click End Meeting for All.



        14. Zoom will process your recording and automatically upload it to your YuJa account. When your recording is ready, a message will appear in your inbox with the subject line “Your Zoom Meeting is now available in your My Media”. Log in to YuJa to locate your video. It will be  automatically uploaded to your Zoom Recordings folder.

          NOTE: Please allow up to 24 hours for your recording to process and arrive in your inbox.



    • Step 5 - Upload a File to OneDrive
      • Upload the File

        1. Log into your OneDrive account at office365.siue.edu.
        2. Click the My Files icon on the left side of the screen.
          Left side menu from Office365 home page with One Drive icon circled in red
        3. Click the One Drive icon.
          Left side One Drive menu showing files icon
        4. Click the Add New button and select Files Upload or Folder Upload
          List of menu that displays from Add New button including Upload Files and Upload Folders
        5. In the Browse popup window, locate the files or folder on your computer.
        6. Click Open. Your files/folder will begin to upload.
        7. A popup will display at the bottom of the window to indicate a successful upload or any actions required. It will disappear or click the x to dismiss it. 
          popup box showing green checkmark for succesful upload

    See Also



    Keywords:
    zoom, zoom meeting, invite zoom, meet in zoom, invite people to zoom meeting, students meet in zoom, virtual meeting, online meeting, synchronous meeting, real time meeting, video meeting, group work, group project 
    Doc ID:
    72672
    Owned by:
    Zoom Z. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
    Created:
    2017-04-18
    Updated:
    2021-11-16
    Sites:
    Southern Illinois University Edwardsville