In order to host for a meeting that will last longer than 40 minutes, you must have an active university VUnet account. If you do not have an active university username but need your meeting to last longer than 40 minutes, please reach out to your course coordinator for the best setup for your meeting.

• Review the basic meeting controls and watch sharing your screen videos (below) ahead of time so you are prepared.
  • To learn about more advanced features for hosts, click here.
  • You can also join a test meeting to familiarize yourself with Zoom ahead of time.
• Share any housekeeping details and set the stage with your attendees.
  • Remind your attendees to mute their mics when they are not speaking and to respect others who may be presenting or speaking at all times.
  • Let your attendees know how to get your attention during the meeting. You may not be able to see people as easily as you would be able to normally.
    • Should attendees unmute themselves and speak up?
    • Will you be checking the chat window for people to IM their questions

Basic Meeting Controls

A- Mute/Unmute Microphone                F- View Comments To/From Participants
B- Turn Webcam Video On/Off              G- Record Meeting (MUST have permission)
C- Invite new participants                       H- Closed Caption (if enabled)
D- Manage/View Participants                 I- Breakout Room (if enabled)
E- Share Your Screen                               J- End Meeting

(1:11) Sharing Your Screen