Zoom Meetings
As an employee of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service, one of the resources available to you is the use of Zoom for video conferencing.
Zoom for video conferencing, when used appropriately, can save time and money by reducing time in the car, and provides another way to connect with and serve customers.
Below are a few links that will help you get up to speed with Zoom and prepare you to adequately use the tool.
- Getting Started on Windows and Mac
- Starting the Zoom Desktop Client
- Logging in for the First Time
- Joining a Meeting
- Scheduling a Meeting
- How Do I Host A Video Meeting?
- Host and Co-Host Controls in a Meeting
- How Do I use Breakout Rooms in Zoom?
As an additional resource available through K@te, LinkedIn Learning offers a 45-minute training video that will help you to sharpen your Zoom skills. You will receive one hour of HR128 credit for completing the training. Simply log into K@te with your Net ID and password then search for “Learning Zoom” and launch the class.
Additional LinkedIn and Skillsoft courses offered through K@te can enhance Zoom and working from home skills, and can be viewed here. You will receive HR128 credit for any of the courses taken through K@te.
Some additional tips on running your Zoom meeting can be found here.
Tips for interacting with Customers via Zoom can be found here.
IMPORTANT: In all likelihood you will want to get a Zoom Pro account if you foresee your meetings lasting longer than 45 minutes or if you will have more than five attendees in your meeting. You can get a Zoom Pro account by calling the UTK OIT help desk at 865-974-9900.
