GMAP SESAMI Program
Getting Started with Online Lecture for Registered Students
Last update: 1/11/2022

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This document includes the steps to join a Zoom meeting set up for SESAMI Programs. As an attendee, youneed to receive the meeting ID and its password prior to meetings.

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Preparation

Joining a meeting (lecture) with zoom is simple and easy. Study basics of zoom usage from the description
and/or videos below.
System requirements
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-LinuxFor more stable access, it is recommended to use an Ethernet cable instead of wi-fi.
How to Join a meetinghttps://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting
How to test your audio
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio
Action: Remember how to mute or unmute
How to test your video
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362313-How-Do-I-Test-My-Video
How to share screens
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362153-How-Do-I-Share-My-ScreenWhen the host/co-host sets the simultaneously sharing mode, more than one people can share screens. Participantsin the meeting can select which screen to view from 'View Options' at the top of the Zoom panel.
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115000424286-Sharing-multiple-screens-simultaneously
Chat
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115004789183-Replying-and-managing-chat-messages
Nonverbal Feedback During Meetings
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115001286183
Stop incoming videos (when you have concerns with your local bandwidth)
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/4409500570381-Stopping-all-incoming-video-in-a-meeting-or-webinar
Other getting started resources
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697
It is a good idea to play with these features with your friend to be familiarized, in order not to panic when
the course starts! You can create a free account yourself.

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Ground rule(a) Meeting ID or URL will be provided prior to the lecture. Make sure you have the info in advance.
You must not share the ID or URL with those who do not enroll in the course.

(b) Join the meeting at least 10 minutes or earlier(c) When you join the meeting, enter your name as you signed up for the course: “LAST, first”
In this way, the instructor recognizes your participation and the teaching assistant can record your attendancein the registered student list.
If you have a zoom account and used your account name to join, change your display name as above.
You can also change your display name during the call:
1) Click on Manage Participants in the meeting controls at the bottom of the Zoom window.
2) Hover over your name and choose More.
3) Click Rename to change.

(d) Please turn on your video, unless you have technical problems.
(e) Audio:
You must mute your microphone when you are not talking to the class or your team. Your backgroundnoise will disrupt the class otherwise. In case you are in the classroom with others, it causes audio echo.
Avoid to have both your computer and telephone audio active to avoid audio echo.
If you join from a computer and call in from the telephone, please make sure you either enter yourparticipant ID when calling in, or enter your #participant ID# when already in the call.
Or, manually leave computer audio on your computer(f) Chat and Nonverbal Feedback usage may be different by the lecture. Follow the rule by the instructor.

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