WHAT IS ZOOM?
Zoom is an application that allows cross-platform chat and video conferencing. It’s a tool for meetings and communication wherever there is a WIFI or Cellular signal. The college utilizes Zoom because it is so widely available especially through the College’s use of Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iOS.
Video Conferencing:
- Up to 720P HD Video
- HD Voice
- Hosting large meetings of up to 100 participants
- Unlimited 1 on 1 meetings
- Active Speaker – When a user is speaking it allows their video to be highlighted through all participants in chat.
- Full Gallery – Allows 20 video feeds per screen
Chat Features:
- End to End Encryption
- Fully HIPPA compliant
- Private and Group Chat
- Virtual Backgrounds
- Join by telephone call-in
- Screen sharing
WHAT ARE PRO ACCOUNTS?
Pro accounts have all basic features but also allow an unlimited meeting duration, as opposed to the Basic-Account’s 45 minutes. There are currently a limited number of Pro Accounts, and the Service Desk will speak with users and see which is the best account per user.
HOW DO I ACQUIRE ZOOM?
Faculty and Staff can create a Zoom account by going to https://azwestern.zoom.us and logging in with your email address and password.
Students can create free Zoom accounts by going to https://www.zoom.us/ and creating an account with your Toro email address and password.
The Zoom application download link can also be found by going to https://azwestern.zoom.us
Download Zoom Account and Meetings Guide
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT ZOOM?
For additional resources and training videos, please visit: https://zoom.us/resources