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Introduction

This module introduces the Zoom Rooms technology we have available in all of our general-purpose instrumented classrooms. Zoom Rooms provides the easiest, fasted, most streamlined experience for using Zoom in your classroom. So, if you are planning to teach to an online audience, permit your students to connect remotely as needed, or connect your students with renowned guest speakers using Zoom, you should consider becoming familiar with Zoom Rooms and experience the ease of use it provides.

What are Zoom Rooms?

Zoom Rooms provide an alternative to the Zoom Meetings experience that we are all so familiar with. While the interface and controls will look and feel very familiar, the ease with which the connection can be established couldn't be more different. No more than 3 button pushes will start your Zoom connection without the need to adjust settings for your cameras, microphones, or speakers. No more need for links, accessing your email, or struggling through source selections. Everything is highly integrated and customized to provide the best possible user experience.

Who can use Zoom Rooms?

Zoom Rooms are available in all of our general-purpose classrooms and can be used by anybody utilizing the equipment in the room and connecting to or hosting a Zoom meeting. While a Zoom meeting can be started ad hoc using Zoom Rooms, the equipment is most powerful if the connection is scheduled beforehand and includes the Zoom Room as a host in your meeting.

How to get started with Zoom Rooms?

You can get started with Zoom Rooms today. Working through this module will provide you with a great foundation to understand and master the equipment in our classrooms. In addition, NDSU AV Technology has training videos available in our YouTube channel and Zoom also provides a multitude of training resources for this and other tools on their website. If you are eager to get started, simply walk into any of our instrumented classrooms and select the option for starting a Zoom Rooms call from the touch screen and be amazed by the simplicity and accessibility of this technology.

What's Next?

Continue through the next sections to learn about scheduling a Zoom Rooms call, how to start your call in an instrumented classroom, as well as the different hardware configurations you might encounter and advanced features.