How to teach online with Zoom: Complete Introduction

[@teacherdude]

Thank you for this, With COVID19 shutdowns kicking in, I'm doing all my teaching via the internet.

[@ttvRussell]

I am glad my video is useful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. Thanks

[@Iftekhar-ahmad]

@@ttvRussell I am also thinking of using this. Thank you Russell

[@monicacasoni1149]

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[@luizalouise6160]

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[@martinwoyzeck2634]

@@ttvRussell That was very informative. And yours was clearer and more detailed than the other zoom tutorials. Something I'm still not sure of........ first to say , I'm a total techno/computerphobe , and only have used computer for emails and facebook. But now starting to teach on zoom. I have 15yrs ESL teaching experience, it's just computer problems. Sounds dumb to computer savvy people,but how do I get what I want on the screen share? When I open screen share, whatever I have on the computer shows up. But not all that I want for a class. I want to be prepared with it all on screen share, not have to look for it during class. For example, there are two audios from a textbook I need to use. And can go find the file,but I can't get it,or it doesn't show up on my screen share. That's one of a few questions. But I'll leave it at that Great vid ,though.

[@lynnboitano995]

You are a treasure! Thank you for demystifying all of these on-line offerings such as Zoom, Edmodo...You are a great teacher who anticipates our questions and explains content in an understandable way.

[@ttvRussell]

Thank you for the lovely comment. Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up.

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@stephaniemignone6582]

It's been a few months since I used Zoom to teach. With online school starting up again, it was fantastic to have a refresher and to learn a few new tips. Thank you, Russell! I can see that this did indeed take lots of time to make. Know how appreciated you are!

[@ttvRussell]

Thank you for the lovely comment. I put loads of videos on my website about Zoom and they are very popular. You might find them useful. teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@janettamaclean6317]

That was sooo helpful for those of us who have suddenly been chucked into the harsh waters of online teaching...! Now I don't have to yell for technical support ( daughter) in another room!!

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for the lovely comment. I am glad I could help. More useful stuff will be released shortly.

[@RadhaMohan]

Good to know that there are others in the same situation! I have been yelling too... This video is a real boon!!

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@hernandejesuscanopineda4530]

After almost a year, this tutorial can be considered a classic! Now, most teachers are Zoom experts! Thanks a million times for sharing your knowledge, I am sure it was a huge help for teachers and students!

[@ttvRussell]

Wow, thanks! Thanks for the comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@donnamazzola1156]

Thank you for the explicit audio directions. Yours was the first one that I found with them.

[@ttvRussell]

Great, Donna. I'm glad I could be of some help. Please share.

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@KarinLopezMontmajour]

Hi Russell, in settings I personally recommend to turn off the teacher's camera on entering and turn on the students' to check their ID. (I've had intruders in the first sessions). On starting the lesson, I turn mine on for a few minutes, to say hi and see how my students are doing. Then we switch all cameras off since I have very poor connexion and switch on again at the end of the lesson. Thanks for all the tips! I've been following you for ten years!

[@ttvRussell]

Karin, those are excellent tips. Thank you.There are more free Zoom videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@janetauckland7884]

Thanks Russell. As other people have commented this is a brand new world for us teachers new to online classes and confined by the COVID-19 virus. Great help.

[@ttvRussell]

Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up.

[@virginia3318]

Thank you for demonstrating how to actually send the invitation to join a meeting. I have watched multiple videos by others and while informative the instructions never included the actual "how to" email the invitation. Getting the message out was my stumbling block. Your step by step was of great help!

[@ttvRussell]

Oh Virginia. Thanks for saying that. I hope that I covered some of the necessary settings and sharing the invitation ahead of ameeting is a key step. Please do share this video with others.

[@richardgenz7406]

Would like to know how to show teacher's face on screen alongside shared-screen content like PowerPoint slide. Make it more lifelike for participants to follow PowerPoint while seeing presenter talk about the slide at same time.

[@ttvRussell]

I guess you might be able to do but I would worry about processing power and bandwidth. Normally these systems turn off cam when you screen share because it is very demanding on the system. I have added some more Zoom videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@sanym.collins8404]

Thanks for sharing this informative and helpful video🙏🙏👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆😇

[@ttvRussell]

My pleasure! More videos on Zoom for you:kzbin.info/aero/PLqYj2sOxDkVzcrQvunlBxmkzoqw-cqTxJ

[@82medical]

This is a great demonstration, I'm so glad that my sister who is a teacher as well shared it with me. Many thanks, you're a lifesaver.

[@ttvRussell]

Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up.

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@cameronlindsey7951]

I found this extremely useful. I'm a primary school teacher in the UK and it looks like we will be zooming some lessons. Thank you for this guide. All the examples were excellent.

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for the comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@kameracamera8120]

Just informed that we will be using Zoom (rather than an alternate platform) to present to my classes beginning Monday. Your tutorials are brilliant and very much appreciated. Cheers!

[@ttvRussell]

Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up.

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@mrprogress5922]

Cheers! I’m a offline teacher in Kazakhstan humming and R”ing wether to go offline. I’ve watched many demonstrations , and for this computer Numpty your way out there demonstrating simply how effective and engaging Zoom lessons can be ! Thanks again 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@IKP1000]

Thank you so much Russell, great work. I've just started with Zoom and was looking around for a "One Stop Shop" video. This is it! I'll pass it on to my colleagues too.

[@ttvRussell]

Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up.

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@debbiescott3031]

Thank you! This was so helpful to me. After watching a different Zoom tutorial video, I still was confused after I tried to set it up. Then I found your tutorial. Now I feel more knowledgeable and comfortable to try this to teach my students during this time.

[@ttvRussell]

Debbie, that is so lovely to hear. I am glad I could help you. I have added more videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@bradford-vts]

Brilliant summary. Unbelievably brilliant - so concise .

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for the comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@VictoriaCarlton1]

thanks Russell- that was INCREDIBLY useful- I commence ZOOM with my students tomorrow and had been super stressed- i took notes all the way through and will be watching everything you offer! Practical and helpful!

[@ttvRussell]

Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up. Good luck with your lessons

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@elisabethtalis8516]

Thanks for your clear, thorough, organized presentation. You make it easy!! :)

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful! Check this Playlist:kzbin.info/aero/PLqYj2sOxDkVzcrQvunlBxmkzoqw-cqTxJ

[@stellalibbi-auday9628]

Thank you so much for your great manner of teaching!! Now, that we have to reach our students from our homes your lessons are priceless!!! Today was the first day for me to learn how to use Zoom. Muchas gracias!!!

[@ttvRussell]

Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up.

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@maranata1222]

Hi there, Russell. I would sincerely like to thank you for such a great, complete, clear, useful and how to use zoom "for teaching for dummies" video!!! I am an English teacher from El Salvador. I have lived in Sweden for a year, but I am definitely convinced of your enhanced school academic system and why you guys there are such an Educational Model to all the world. This video will not only allow me to underderstand and let me use this app step by step, but it is also giving me a very powerful tool to be able to transition my teaching to a very needy environment how to teach my private students in this mandatory quarentine, but additionally how to be more resourceful in being able to keep up with my personal incomes with my private students' classes that I wouldn't have kept, otherwise. Thanks a zillion for taking your dear time to share it with all of us who were looking for a video just like yours: thinking about us the teachers on how to be able to use this useful tool step by step. My best regards. Do take care.

[@ttvRussell]

Hello Maranata. That's a great comment and thanks for saying so. These are incredible times right now. I am glad you found this introduction video helpful. I have made a few more since that on different topics: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@JeanPBrown]

A very informative an useful video. Thanks for sharing it.

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful, Jean.

[@marybryant2433]

This is great! I have been thrown into having to be able to deliver classes online that have been traditionally f2f because of the coronavirus and the closing of my college campus. Have done several Webinars on switching to online using various tools for delivery but until I watched your video here I was still very concerned about how, or if, I could do this. I'm not 100% ready but I do feel a lot more confident now. Thank you so much for this video/presentation!

[@ttvRussell]

Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up. Thank you.

[@johnd942]

+Mary Bryant: Hope you don't teach using acronyms.

[@nich8184]

Russell, clear and concise, very appreciated. During these COVID-19 days, contributors like yourself are both encouraging and enabling teachers like myself immensely. I'll post your channel on our intranet for fellow teachers to find - and hopefully you'll get more supportive likes. Cheers! (and stay healthy). :-)

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for commenting. Stay safe, too. Russell.

[@nievescortes3138]

Thanks Russell for the videos on Zoom, they are really helpful, especially now when many teachers are working online

[@ttvRussell]

Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming soon. Thanks

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[@mariaboulton83]

Thank you so much for your tips. I managed to looked 'super knowledgeable in IT' in front of my Y12 students .... mission accomplished

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful! Loads more Zoom tutorials here: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@Ebordavid]

Thanks again Russell! You've helped me to achieve something useful today; that is, you've de-mystified Zoom for me!

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for the lovely comment. Really glad I could help!

[@technology4y328]

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[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@lauamae]

This video was very helpful. I've used Zoom for years as a participants, but not as a host. I learned a lot from this video and feel much more prepared to do EMS Continuing Ed for my volunteer fire department now that we can't meet because of the virus. Thank you Russell.

[@ttvRussell]

Hey, that's great lauramae. You've made the necessary jump to continuing to teach / deliver something for your department. Do please share and check out the other Zoom tutorials: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@annasachse3057]

Thank you so much it was really informative. You helped me a lot with my students.

[@ttvRussell]

Thank you for your comment, Anna. Great to know.

[@jessicarandall3895]

Thank you for these videos, they're extremely useful and clear. I run creating writing workshops for children and am researching how to take them online for a while.

[@ttvRussell]

Hi Jessica. Thanks for your comment. I'm glad they are clear. I try to make them coherent, despite the mistakes I sometimes make. Creative writing workshops sounds interesting. I would love to know how that works in Zoom - but at least you can see the potential of this platform. Do check out some other videos on using it here: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@JKamm-je9bz]

Thank you for this. I have two questions. My video is very grainy. Any suggestions? I virtual background only available to paid account. I tried adding one but I don't see options available, except uploading my own photo. Tried that but it pretty well blocked out my face

[@ttvRussell]

Hi Joyce. Thank you for your comment. I wouldn't advise using a virtual background. I understand you might want to block or cover what's in your room. Please check out these other videos about using Zoom effectively. www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@allysonlunny6699]

Thanks, Russell - clear and helpful instruction. Love that it is "teacher-based" as our issues/ideas/problems are different from that of business.

[@ttvRussell]

Hi Allyson. Yes, that is the perspective I am coming from. All my Zoom videos are teacher-based, although a couple of them are student-centred. But I guess that's where my Zoom tutorials will differ from how companies or social groups are using it. www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@gilesnapier9513]

Loved the video really helpful especially in these times we need to quarantine ourselves and our students.

[@ttvRussell]

Giles, thank you for the lovely comment.

[@jorgejaime6582]

@@ttvRussell hi

[@fouadkhalaf4000]

A great useful demonstration, well recommend it to colleagues

[@ttvRussell]

Glad you think so!

[@patriciawambugu2323]

Thank You. Good training has really assisted me.

[@ttvRussell]

Excellent. Good to know, Patricia.

[@jorgejaime6582]

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[@xm7331]

Really like your videos. Thank you so much! I've seen videos where they had an interactive timeline below so you can just click the part you want to see again in the video. That would be such a great addition to yours.

[@ttvRussell]

Yes, some video playing websites offer this. Whilst you can create hotspots in the tool I use it's quite a bit of work to add those in to each video. You can pause and go back or forwards. The descriptions might help which section you are after. More specific videos on using Zoom here, which might help: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@chikechinukwue2906]

Do lockdown some of the features of Zoom when not in use. Beware of the privacy issues.

[@ttvRussell]

I need to look into these. You are right they are important. Nice post . I have added more Zoom videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@klong4128]

Very systematic ,good introduction to 'Zoom'. In 2011 it was created for Biz meeting .In 2019 it becoming billionaire biz APP .By 2020 it becoming Teacher virtual teaching tool. Due to Covid-19 ,the whole world Education from Primary school until university are adapted to this video conference tool. Good promotion and wide spread this advanced tool.

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for your comment, KL Ong. I think the company went from around 10 million users at the beginning of the year to around 200,000 million by the end of March. More videos here: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@marciasinger]

thanks for reaching out: did try pausing, which too requires exacting accuracy, timing: I understand well, though, why you can't go too slowly either, since many students are impatient, and not nearly as old as I am! Wishing you all well, over and out

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks, marcia. Ah, well, they can be impatient. Thanks for stopping by.

[@leeellenpottie8170]

Thanks so much - our uni is, as others, trying to catch up. I wish I had had this in the early shut-down days. It probably would have made a huge difference. Count me in for the rest of your videos.

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for the comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@leeellenpottie8170]

Super, thanks, I'll have a look - I like the idea of creatively teaching English. Short of interpretive dance, I mean. @@ttvRussell

[@mralmufti]

Where did you get your background? Love your videos by the way!!! Clear directions and easy to follow!

[@ttvRussell]

I use Camtasia to make my videos and then I bought the background and used a green screen technique You can find it here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/greenscreen_in_camtasia

[@marciasinger]

Thanks much "Russ" -I'm 74 yrs young, in Calif., without my livelihood of past 20 years due to pandemic -- and trying to learn how to teach, offer guided meditations --and friendship singalongs! --with zoom... So challenging, but you've helped! One suggestion: I find it hard to track your cursor (maybe my poorer eyesight?) because you are moving it very quickly. I have to watch sections multiple times just to see what you are clicking --before I can comprehend the content. -Many blessings, be well, prosperous, resilient --MS

[@ttvRussell]

Thank you for that positive comment, Marcia. Glad you are able to meet together with friends to do singalongs. I like to sing sand play my guitar when I want to relax. Sorry if I go too fast. I've tried doing slower videos but sometimes people want me to speed up. Does it help to pause the video? Anyway, all the best.Russell.

[@ericwestbrook2717]

I am a blind retired teacher. That Zoom video has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful! I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up.

[@aredamzd1]

Thank you, Mr. Stannard. Very informative video. I started using Zoom yesterday. I look forward to more of your videos. Thank you for speaking clearly, and especially, not having loud/annoying music. As soon as I finish my comment, I will hit "like" and subscribe.

[@ttvRussell]

Lovely post, made me smile. Here are some more videos about Zoom www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@seanmahoney7707]

@@ttvRussell Ditto for me, Russell. Not sure if I'll need to teach this way (in Japan) just yet, but want to be prepared. You've made it very clear: THANK YOU!

[@paultaylor6167]

Russell, I'm not following your comment about using a free Zoom and interfacing all the hardware. I do tend to over think and I'm getting myself confused. It's to the point where I'm looking for a set of steps A thru X to set up and have things as I need them. I realize that's not possible however. Turns out one of my students is an art teacher using zoom for projects. We will collaborate on this system today. Perhaps all my issues will be solved. I will touch base with you if I have more questions. Thx

[@ttvRussell]

Ah, OK, Paul. I replied to your previous comment first, before reading this one. I did have a thought you will find out what works best for you as you do it. Maybe your student has some tips on how to set this all up. I would probably need to see your physical set up to advise further. Keep trying different things...Practice makes perfect! All the best. Russell.

[@LMcFarland]

Thank you for this video. I use Zoom to teach my students. I never knew that the students had to click on participants and chat to view them. Fortunately for me, they were able to figure it out on their own and help their fellow classmates through it. My favorite features on Zoom are the screen share and whiteboard feature.

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for sharing Your experience. I put loads of videos on my website about Zoom and they are very popular. You might find them useful. teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@randydwright]

I appreciate you for making the use of Zoom easy to understand and try it out!!!

[@ttvRussell]

Randy, really glad I can help you. Take safe

[@annperkins7040]

perkie parky wants you to know I learned about sharing, in order to show file info in Word to the support group for Parkinsons. May keep using this info post COVID-19. Thank you for this video!

[@ttvRussell]

Ann, I am glad I could help you. Thank you.

[@FatenAhmed-14]

Million thanks that was very helpful , i will teach through Zoom for first time , i was feeling a little bit anxiety , but as more video i watch in your channel as easier it gets .

[@ttvRussell]

I am glad I could help! I put loads of videos on my website about Zoom and they are very popular. You might find them useful. teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@FatenAhmed-14]

@@ttvRussell that is really very kind of you to share it with me.... I am really appreciated... It is really helpful and supportive. God bless you.

[@larrymarcs3063]

I want to thank you for your videos ! They really helped me to become a better distance learning teacher . We will be doing online teaching 100% next fall. Your videos helped me to feel more confident. Thank you !

[@ttvRussell]

You're very welcome! I put loads of videos on my website about Zoom and they are very popular. You might find them useful. teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@larrymarcs3063]

Russell Stannard (Teacher Training Videos) Thank you so very much! God bless you!

[@rafaelasantoro4563]

Thank you very much! You are always there to help teachers. Excellent video

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful! Here is the link to more Zoom videos: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@petratimper]

Excellent video! Thank you! Tutorials from the companies that makes the product, usually never mentions things like these.

[@ttvRussell]

Glad you enjoyed it! I put loads of videos on my website about Zoom and they are very popular. You might find them useful. teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@deborahplogman832]

This was very helpful - having to begin something new on-line for our students has been a challenge. You were able to address some very important beginning aspects of on-line teaching. Maybe, you would be able to address Zoom as an avenue for students with severe special needs. I'm looking for ideas and suggestions.

[@ttvRussell]

Deborah, I will keep it in mind. I have added more videos here. I am glad my videos are useful to you www.teachertrainingvideos.com/edmodo-moodle/introduction-to-edmodo

[@omzakcatwarrior]

You are a GREAT teacher Russell. Will be following all you do and book a couple of one to one sessions in the near future. Thank you

[@ttvRussell]

Awesome, thank you! . It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up.

[@paulallentaylor6034]

Hello, I'm watching your video and its very helpful. I have stopped it for a few so I can pose this question: I'm an artist that wants to present classes. Now, I want, which may be a tall order, but I want my students to see the easel and be able to see me and I see them during the session so I can have real time video conferencing and they can see the easel for the class demo and or small examples I may have to present for more detail. I have heard of a variation of scenarios for this. One being, a cell phone ( that would be mounted on my ring light post) would dial in as a "student" and see the demo but it doesn't tell me how the others will see the demo via the phone set up. Another is make the phone the web cam, point it at the easel and then if I have to address the class face to face, step in front and talk to them. Now, IF there was another laptop ( aka, an extra "person" that would be me actually) I could log into the room as a participant not the host and still have conversations with the group. I have not started my zoom, nor do I have an account yet. I'm trying to make sure I have the equipment necessary to perform thee functions first. Thanks for any advice you may have.

[@ttvRussell]

Hi Paul.. Firstly, thanks for your comment. That's a quite a tricky thing you are trying to do there. I would have a mobile device, e.g. cell phone, permanently pointed at your easel. By using Zoom as a host in both your computer and mobile, you can be a co-host on both which gives full options for what you share. Your students could follow on their phones (or computers) by either dialling in or using their internet connection. Your computer webcam can be used solely to address the class but it could have the easel and mobile phone behind - with a close up of the easel using your mobile. Download the ZOOM client for desktop and ZOOM app for your phone. Watch these vieos on screen sharing, too, as they might help give you an idea of how you can manage this. Hope this all helps: kzbin.infosearch?query=Zoom+Screen+Sharing

[@chandrikasilva245]

Thank you so much for the very simple but effective explanation. I'm about to get into the 'deep waters' of online teaching. But after watching you I realised that it would be fun once you master it. I've already subscribed your KZbin channel too. Hope to enjoy the journey! Thanks again.

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for the lovely comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@mayanlynch6123]

Russell thank you, this video is very helpful. The adverts are intrusive though. You are a very good demonstrator and I look forward to learning more with you Thank you

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful, Mayan! Sorry for the adverts. KZbin puts them in, unfortunately.

[@renadamTWELVE]

THANK YOU, Russell... for clear, concise instruction that respects our effort and time. A fantastic offering on your part.

[@ttvRussell]

Ren, thank you for that lovely comment. More free Zoom videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@wendyderrick59]

Brilliant set of video's Russell - You are my new best friend !!! Currently moving a lot of my work on line and this has moved me forward significantly! Thank you!

[@ttvRussell]

Wendy, glad to have helped you my 'new best friend'. I have added some more free Zoom videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@jameshoward2952]

Russell, great video! Was looking real hard at Zoom and you just sold me on it.

[@ttvRussell]

James thanks for the lovely comment

[@u3acoordinator858]

Thank you Russell great instructional video. I'll ask a question if I may...when you first select SCREEN SHARE, how are all the options in this screen available for you to choose from. Have you as the teacher saved them in here i.e., a video, powerpoint, etc., how do they appear in this screen ready to select in your share options. Thank you.

[@ttvRussell]

Hi there, U3A Coordinator, if you share your whole screen with participants, they will be able to see it too. You can also choose a single window, such as a Powerpoint or a video, if you don't want to see everything. Watch my tutorial on screen sharing here: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/zoom-screen_sharing_tutorial

[@23drcharles]

An excellent introduction to zoom technology. It opens up the door to new teaching choices.

[@ttvRussell]

Great to hear that, Charles. Please check out my other Zoom videos here. www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@vivicookie3105]

Thank you for your help!!Waiting to see your other videos.

[@ttvRussell]

Vivi, glad I could help you. Lots more free stuff here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/

[@lindafuerst5630]

Thank you from 'across the pond' in Tampa, Florida. You just saved this older teacher's skin.

[@ttvRussell]

Hey, great stuff. Awesome, Linda.

[@dingoswamphead]

Good that Zoom itself links to your videos, criticisms notwithstanding. Thanks Russell.

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for the comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@osmaniyak5360]

Very easy, simple walk through on using Zoom. Extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@charliewrites]

thanks..this was terrific..i start zoom art classes teaching tomorrow and i learned a lot with your concise video. Now i just have to find my hand puppets....thank-you.

[@ttvRussell]

Good luck. You can find more free Zoom videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@michaeljohnangel6359]

Excellent. Thank you for making this video. I shall watch it several times more!!

[@ttvRussell]

Glad to help. More free videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@cafeadminfoodserviceeducat2972]

We have shared this excellent video with culinary arts instructors from around the U.S. Thank you!!!

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for the sharing. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@brigittevanblommestein1641]

Oh wow Russel that was fantastic. Been fumbling around for a while. In fact while teaching my pupil was teaching me the tricks. Maybe I should pay her. (: will deco be subscribing to your channel.

[@ttvRussell]

Brigitte, really glad the video was useful. More free Zoom videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@cindyo.4440]

Much-needed and very helpful. Thank you so very much!

[@ttvRussell]

You're very welcome! I put loads of videos on my website about Zoom and they are very popular. You might find them useful. teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@carmelheah1583]

An excellent introduction to Zoom! Many thanks.

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful, Carmel. Please check out my other Zoom tutorials. I have made 6 more but have stopped making them now. www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@diagnembaye423]

Great ideas. A lot of pedagogy and mastery of technology

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks

[@bettymack6464]

Thank you for this information. I need to practice sharing before I begin with my students.

[@ttvRussell]

Good luck Betty. I hope it works out and glad to help you. There are more free Zoom videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@angelaclarke8002]

Thank you very much! I am a high school English teacher being thrust into online instruction like so many others. This is very helpful!

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for the comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@jorgejaime6582]

@@ttvRussell hola

[@VirtueEst05]

Amazing, clear and concise video, thank you so much for your time and effort!

[@ttvRussell]

You're very welcome! I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up

[@VirtueEst05]

@@ttvRussell Thank you, I will check it out! 😊

[@gailhall5826]

Thank you Russell. As other people have commented this is a brand new world for us teachers new to online classes. Thank you

[@ttvRussell]

Gail , glad I could help. Step by step we will get there.I will be putting out some more videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@puddocksclassroom7174]

Thank you. That was a very useful video. I feel I am now ready for my first Zoom lesson with my class.

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful! I put loads of videos on my website about Zoom and they are very popular. You might find them useful. teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@puddlenesta]

Thanks for great video Russell. You were saying 'webinar' - but was this a zoom 'meeting'? I have a class of about 20 so do you suggest using the meeting rather than the webinar feature.

[@ttvRussell]

Yes, it was a small Zoom meeting. Use the webinar (pro accounts or higher) for more lecture style, one-way delivery / teaching, with higher numbers. Whilst you can have a meeting with 20, it needs managing.

[@paultaylor6167]

Hello Russell. Thanks for all your kind responses. I follow your note on the cell and laptop combination. Inhave decided the better arrangement will be the cell over the top of my painting on the table. Laptop out front of me for class dialogue. I need the camera phone to provide the best view possible of the painting and my color palette so students see the process. My main concerns are the view of the painting but the camera doesn't have to be too close where it's in my way, and, this is critical, the students can have a large view of the painting. Can they control this so each has a full screen view vs seeing me or the others in the class? Briefly, another thought would be the same arrangement but the cell is the web cam only for the laptop. I see and hear the class, but they only hear me since the cell is the web cam. That webcam is over the painting. Theres also a dual camera option as I found out zoom has dual camera switching. Thx.

[@ttvRussell]

Hi Paul. Glad you found my suggestions useful. This sounds very tricky, indeed. I am trying to get my head around the technical challenge here. So you are putting your cell over the painting - facing down. The students probably wouldn't be able to control the 'zooming' in and out themselves. If you had your cell mounted, but still able to be picked up, you could do a manual zoom, I suppose. You could still have your computer (laptop) webcam focussed on you for most of the time. Keep practising and trying things out. Good luck.

[@paultaylor6167]

@@ttvRussell I have come to realize that the process of using the cell as a " document camera" is essentially how I have seen another artist set up a class. She didnt speak in those terms however. I was looking at cameras when i decided to search using a cell in this fashion. Perhaps you could mention it in a video and show how it works. Thx

[@paultaylor6167]

Russell, on the document camera concept: if I support the cell horizontally I can pinch zoom the screen from above as I have done with prior you tube videos. Some sort of copy stand would do also where I lower and raise it with out changing its orientation. Its a start. If the students see the painting at a minimum we can go from there.

[@princedanquah5422]

Very instructive, easy to follow and understand.

[@ttvRussell]

Glad it was helpful! I put loads of videos on my website about Zoom and they are very popular. You might find them useful. teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@laurachandler-roth4615]

This video was MUCH easier to follow than my school district's "training"! I appreciate that you took the time to create content like this. You'll be gaining a lot of followers from my school district because I'm sending everyone the link to your website and this video! Thank you! Quick question... Is it possible to record a video of me teaching (by myself) in Zoom and then sharing that with the kids? I'm thinking it would be helpful for me to record the day's directions and expectations, as well as possibly review how to do something (like what's done in Khan Academy)?

[@ttvRussell]

Hi Laura. That's great to hear. As I said at the beginning, there are lots of great videos on using Zoom out there, but they don't always cover the basics. A lot of people are using Zoom for the very first time, so we have to start off right. Thanks for sharing my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/ and these videos with your colleagues. I am overwhelmed by the response these videos have got. Have a good day! Russell.

[@smlcookie256]

Great work and guideline

[@ttvRussell]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@hildaguerin4463]

Excellent training for using Zoom. Thanks a lot.

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks, Hilda. Do check out my other Zoom tutorials here: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@victoriousmaximus1659]

Great instructional video! I did not consider how it views on the student's side. This will help a lot on my college classes now that we all have to be online until this virus crisis ends. Thanks Russell!!!

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for your comment, Victorious. Yes, I often show the other point of view. As teachers we need to understand what it is like for our learners. :-)

[@purposedpages9973]

What is your tool of choice that give the teacher more control? GREAT VIDEO, THANKS!

[@ttvRussell]

For years, I have used Adobe Connect for delivering webinars. You can deliver webinars in Zoom, of course, where there are many participants. I think it is probably more user-friendly, but the huge numbers of settings can put people off, I find. 🙂 Please check out the settings video I made here: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/key_settings_when_teaching_with_zoom

[@ReyDev165]

Great ideas

[@ttvRussell]

Glad you think so! I put loads of videos on my website about Zoom and they are very popular. You might find them useful. teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@FixItHere]

Good and clear guidance, esp, about the stumbles! I landed here by chance, however that was a time well spent. All the best to you. How you get that yellow highlight with cursor? Is part of windows or the o/s? If standalone utility, which did you use?

[@ttvRussell]

I use a technology called Camtasia to make the videos and it allows you to add a yellow cursor. www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Camtasia_Training

[@FixItHere]

@@ttvRussell Hmm, jolly good. I have made cursor files and just save them in the native folder. Switching back needs some finesse. Thank you for your response.

[@dirk-birdwatching-guide8671]

Very helpful, I'll try to do some teaching for the first time online and did not know where to start! Tanks again.

[@ttvRussell]

Dirk, thanks for the nice comments. I have added some more Zoom videos here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@emelio7995]

Very clear info about how to use Zoom as a teacher. Well, I am a teacher. Thanks.

[@ttvRussell]

Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. . I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@dragonslymphoedma5239]

Fantastic! I have learnt so much from you in a short amount of time. Invaluable, thank you 😊

[@ttvRussell]

That is really kind. Glad the videos are useful. More free Zoom video here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@jorgejaime6582]

@@ttvRussell hi

[@immanuelvasudevan1608]

Hi Russel, amazing video and very helpful. Do the participants need to download the App as well?

[@ttvRussell]

Immanuel, when the participants click on the link small plugin will automatically be downloaded. Thanks for the comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom here www.teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@jenniferwebb3330]

This was excellent and extremely helpful! Do you teach Canvas as well?

[@ttvRussell]

I think I have a video on Canvas kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4bUdWRroNuEhs0

[@haraldurkarlsson1147]

Excellent information Russell but I have a question which I have not been able to find a clear answer to in spite of searching through a large number of videos. The question is how can you set up a closed meeting or a session where you invite only a specific group of people. Can you build that group and save a such? What if they are not under your contact list and so not that easy to add. Do you ask them to set up free zoom and then tell you there user name? That might be a chore if you are dealing with several hundred people. I would appreciate an answer from you or any of your many followers.

[@ttvRussell]

Hi Haraldur. That's a great question. You can obviously set up a meeting with certain people, but if you want to save that then you might be able to save this in settings or create a meetings template here: zoom.us/meeting/template/list Also look at Zoom's guidance for meetings: bit.ly/3ayb6Fr Do check out this video I made about settings, too: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/key_settings_when_teaching_with_zoom

[@yvonneharding]

Thank You Russell, Great Tutorial! This will be great for demo training.

[@ttvRussell]

You are welcome! I put loads of videos on my website about Zoom and they are very popular. You might find them useful. teachertrainingvideos.com/Zoom

[@yvonneharding]

@@ttvRussell I landed A Virtual Interview Today, & Thanks To Your How To Use ZOOM Videos Tutorials, I Did Well Wit Setting Up My Logitech Camera, GVM Desktop LED Panels and Audio & Video Settings! Thank You! Thank You! "Plain & Simple"

[@valeriecooper1272]

Excellent video, Russell! You explained this so clearly! Thank you! One thing I am not so good with is knowing where to save videos and material for sharing on Zoom. Any advice?

[@ttvRussell]

Valerie, do you mean recording your zoom sessions? That can be useful and easy to do? As for sharing, using videos when working in Zoom, yes I do it all the time. I hope that helps.

[@stardustskywalker7327]

The Amazing Russell....I do not know what I would do without your videos THANK YOU!💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@ttvRussell]

Hey, Stardust! That's fantastic to know. Please keep commenting and sharing my videos. Russell.

[@michaelsims4121]

Good job! I feel ready to roll with Zoom teaching! Thank you!

[@ttvRussell]

Really glad that my videos are helpful. I have some new stuff coming out very soon. It might be worth signing up to the newsletter on my website www.teachertrainingvideos.com/sign-up.

[@jacknjill4860]

Super that Russell, thanks!! I'm interested in the break-out room feature that allows my students to be in private classrooms in zoom and work on a private project and then come back into the main meeting.

[@ttvRussell]

Thanks for the comment. I have added some new videos on Zoom breakout rooms here: www.teachertrainingvideos.com/complete_breakout_rooms_training

[@jorgejaime6582]

@@ttvRussell h8