Zoom Guide for Students

Zoom can also be used for many things outside of class:

• Meet with group members for projects and assignments
• Work on homework with classmates
• Record a presentation
• Schedule online tutoring
• Host a meeting for a club or organization

What devices can I use Zoom on?

• Laptop/desktop computer (Windows/Mac) – recommended
• Tablet (Apple iOS, Android)
• Smartphone (Apple iOS, Android) – not recommended for class

Let’s get started with a YouTube video by Zoom, just for students - Zoom EDU: Zoom for Students 

Step by Step Guide to Using Zoom for Class

The following is a listing of articles to help you getting the most out of your NDSU Zoom account. The FIRST, most important step, is to Activate your account.

• Activate your account: Zoom - Activate Your NDSU Zoom Account
• Download and install the Zoom desktop client on your computer or mobile device.
• Check to make sure your Zoom desktop client is updated - Update Zoom Desktop Client
• Add your profile picture: Zoom - Personalize Your Account
• Zoom - Preparing for and Joining Your Zoom Class Meeting  
  • Download the Zoom Client
  • What equipment do I need?
  • Test camera and microphone – best camera angle, audio
  • Log in early 
• Navigating the different Zoom features and tools available – Zoom - Navigating different features and tools available
  • Raise hand feature
  • How to use chat
  • Watch your instructor’s screen and share yours
  • Annotate and mark on the screen
  • Chat with the whole class or individuals
  • Write on the whiteboard
• Breakout Rooms are group sessions that are split off from the main Zoom class meeting. You can meet in smaller group and re-join the main class when the designated time is up or the work is completed. Breakout rooms include audio, video, chat and sharing features.
  • Breakout sessions can be recorded (if allowed) to your local computer. The recording is not a part of the main class session recording.
  • For more information on entering, asking for help, and leaving breakout sessions go to the Zoom Help Center, Participating in Breakout Rooms
• Schedule your own meeting 
  • First step is to login to your Zoom account at the NDSU.Zoom.us webpage portal or open and login to your Zoom desktop client
  • Scheduling your own meetings outside of class
    • You don’t have to wait for class to start to use Zoom. 
    • You can use Zoom to: 
      • Reach out to your instructor for an office hour or meeting
      • Meet with classmates about a project
      • Ask questions
      • Have discussions
  • The Zoom Help Center includes multiple methods to schedule meetings Scheduling A Meeting 
  • Personal meetings are useful when starting an instant meeting, Personal meeting ID (PMI) and personal link