How to use Zoom Breakout Rooms - Tutorial for Beginners

[@Simpletivity]

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[@lungiletibane9946]

I don't have an Account settings option under Account Management. Why is thst? Do I have to purchase it or?

[@HERKELMERKEL]

WE CAN DISABLE THE MICS OF PARTICIPANTS BUT CANNOT DISABLE THEIR CAMERAS.. THEY CAN ENABLE IT WHENEVER THEY WANT TO.. HOW CAN WE DISABLE THE CAMERAS ONCE AND FOR ALL?????

[@Simpletivity]

@@HERKELMERKEL In the meeting, select the Security button and then uncheck Start Video. This will prevent participants from sharing their video.

[@Professorjeffsd]

Fantastic! There are so many KZbin tutorials where the teacher starts with a lot of unnecessary chatter until he/she finally gets to the point. Scott dives right in and carefully illustrates how you do the basic items in breakout rooms. I highly recommend this tutorial.

[@MegaDublinguy]

A brilliantly explained tutorial that's allows even a technophobe like me to understand how to use breakout rooms. Thank you so much.

[@Simpletivity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamchamberspresentations7304]

This was one of the best tutorials ever! Thank you for your excellent pacing, clarity, and slight sense of humor.

[@Simpletivity]

You're very welcome!

[@sculptressk]

This is really awesome. I'm the Field Director for the Lisa Savage U.S. Senate campaign, so I conduct trainings and events on Zoom (not a dime of corporate money, so no mass media...we totally rely on these tools). Thank you for your clear instruction. This tutorial was just the right length, really clear, nice pace, thank you so much!

[@sarahrivera4727]

This was very helpful. He went step by step and I am prepared now! It was also enjoyable and I felt like I was watching a news broadcaster tell me about the 2020 Zoom Olympics or something.

[@Simpletivity]

This has to be one of my favorite comments of all-time. Thanks so much for sharing, Sarah.

[@boblewutube]

I've been teaching via ZOOM for three semesters. The Simpletivity instructions are the best for me of allI have tried. Slow paced, clear direction, easy to few cursor movements on screen and good examples. When I finish a topic I feel confident about using that aspect of ZOOM in my class. I honestly can't think of a question after viewing. I enjoy using ZOOM and students feel connected. Thanks for all lessons.

[@Simpletivity]

Thanks so much for sharing! Wishing you all the best as you continue to teach via Zoom.

[@zapatoperdido]

I'm a student. Never used breakout rooms before, do we as students need to adjust any settings on zoom to join the rooms? thanks

[@artwhitt]

One of the best videos - I just had a need for breakout rooms and you thoroughly guide me through the process. Thanks

[@maryscott8290]

I just discovered John with Simpletivity and his videos. LIFE CHANGER! Thank you so much!

[@921ew]

This took the mystery out of using breakout rooms on Zoom. Thank you!

[@patkrukowski2153]

The best, easiest explanation of zoom breakout rooms I've seen.

[@Simpletivity]

Wow, thanks!

[@mikegerdes9800]

Fabulous job. I was able to actually to understand and follow his instructions. Great program! Great teacher! Thank you! - Mike Gerdes

[@Simpletivity]

You're very welcome!

[@johnmathews7358]

Your videos are always great. A few follow up questions: 1) What does the broadcast all message look like to the participants? 2) And how would they contact you? How would they write you a message if you are not showing up on their participant list in their Zoom room?

[@cynthiarojanog]

I guess if I want to do a second activity and send them to the break out rooms but with other peers, all I have to do is to hit the button "Recreate All Rooms" right? Thank you soooo much, this is gold! :)

[@Simpletivity]

Yes, that's right!

[@mouakim]

This is the most clear and concise tutorial I have ever watched. I am not tech savy at all and this tutorial has allowed me to look like I am ! Thank you for such a wonderfully created video.

[@Simpletivity]

You're very welcome!

[@Remington12357]

Thank you. Learned more in this video than in three days of teacher inservice meetings.

[@wsrhodes]

excellent tutorial. One other point to mention: the people in the breakout rooms will NOT be able to see your shared screen nor the whiteboard. they are, as you said, truly separate meeting rooms.

[@Simpletivity]

Thanks for watching and sharing your comments, Wayne.

[@edwardevans3897]

can you use breakout rooms with Android?

[@kennyzail6224]

Is there a way that the breakout room CAN see the original shared screen so they can discuss the screen?

[@deborahmarkow4255]

@@kennyzail6224 same question - no answer

[@kennyzail6224]

@@deborahmarkow4255 Maybe a programmer will see this and write new code. It would be beneficial if break out rooms could see what they are discussing.

[@shelbymccleery8057]

Thank you so much for this video. Third grade teacher using Zoom for virtual teaching and this was so helpful to me!

[@Simpletivity]

You are very welcome, Shelby!

[@julieanderson3839]

Hello! Can I assign students into breakout rooms when I schedule the meeting or do I need to wait until the meeting has been begun? Julie

[@rms24rn]

Appreciate the quick, informative presentation on how to use breakout rooms. Seems user friendly. Presenter didn't spend a lot of time with unnecessary chatter which is a perk!

[@Simpletivity]

Then I'll also keep this comment short and sweet: THANKS!

[@suchitakanala2392]

This was so incredibly detailed and easy to follow. Loved this tutorial!

[@lanamareno8908]

This was so helpful Ive been stressing about doing this but the presenter was so patient and verbalised everything at a great pace.

[@terrygorman8332]

I would like to have a co-host in each room I would also like to pre-assign the co-host to the room then when the meeting opens I would use the Zoom to auto fill the rooms

[@seanbaldwin8073]

I'll be using Breakout rooms for the first time in my classroom tomorrow and this just eased my fear that I'm going to completely mess it up. Thanks for being so clear with your instructions.

[@Simpletivity]

You are most welcome, Sean. All the best with your class!

[@pamandjohngardner9362]

Thanks for the tutorial. Question - is there a way to have the participants choose for themselves which room they wanted to go to? Say you have 5 leaders in different rooms and person A wants to hear Leader A, but after a few minutes decides that he would rather hear Leader B. Can they move from room to room?

[@NeilBWood]

Scott, thank you for keeping these videos concise and easy to follow. Now I know how to navigate from one breakout room to another.

[@Simpletivity]

You're very welcome!

[@gianninicarolyn6666]

Thank you for your clear and thorough explanation. A couple of times during your video, I thought of a question, and your next words addressed it (either that or it got typed on the screen).

[@Simpletivity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ChericeLPrice]

Yes! Great video.

[@batshevabattu8560]

That was BRILLIANT, thank you! The language school online I work for is asking us to start using breakout rooms during our classes... your video helped a lot! Thank you so much, and I subscribed also. :)

[@LongTimeTTFan]

Thanks a lot. Could you also do a video on how to SHARE breakout rooms Whiteboards with the host and the participants of other breakout rooms when they return to the Main meeting room? The participants in the breakout rooms might have discussions or brainstorming on a shared Whiteboard or other documents.

[@gretchencater4783]

Mosaic is another cloud based whiteboard, where groups can all work on the same or different whiteboards... there is a one month trial to see if you like it. There is a bit of a learning curve, but it seems really practical... Scott - have you used it?

[@mariannecuhaci]

This is the most informative and helpful video I have watched yet on the topic of Zoom breakout rooms. Thank you!

[@Simpletivity]

You are so welcome!

[@staceyanderson9091]

Great teacher! I understood everything perfectly and that's saying a lot!

[@avaition321]

Wow! You are VERY good teacher! Teach how you are able to think, plan, and execute your training

[@stephaniemassman6291]

I really appreciated this training. Thank you so much. I can't wait to start using this feature for my group :)

[@vbyrntliving]

Wow, I'm just blown away by technology and so happy to have stumbled across this piece of incredible information! You have a great voice! You must have done radio before! Thank you for this clear and concise video presentation.

[@Simpletivity]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, Joanne.

[@SangeetaKumari-jx2vl]

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[@brittanydurphey1983]

Very informative and Great Content Scott! One question I have, who's acts as the host in those breakout rooms? Can you dedicate someone to be the host and have host permissions in those rooms?

[@Simpletivity]

Great question, Brittany. No one is assigned as a host by default when placed in a breakout room. So participants do not have the ability to mute others or kick them out of the room. However, prior to sending people to a breakout room, you could make certain people a co-host which would give them this ability. However, they would also have other host capabilities like yourself.

[@carollutz8253]

Such a great feature to use with a classroom! I'm teaching my 5th graders how to use these breakout rooms.

[@nusakuliner]

Question : In Breakout room, can a host/co host do a spotlight video/share screen for participant in the breakout room?

[@RS-wz4ef]

Outstanding video, very complete, very clear. I watched several videos on this subject, but I understood it only because of your video. Thank you!

[@slhemp3556]

If this works, you are a genius! I’ll get back with you after I’ve tried this. I think I’m going to subscribe to your channel because I found this presentation very useful and succinct.

[@Simpletivity]

Thanks so much!

[@christiellis9429]

Yes I agree with others that this was fantastic. And yes you have perfect broadcasting voice. One question, is there a way to use the automatic room assignments function for all but 3 of the participants (who I wish to stay with me in the main room?) I figure I can do it manually but would love if there was some short cut.

[@Simpletivity]

Thanks so much for your compliments! Yes, you would need to do this manually as far as I know.

[@wendyashby5368]

This was a really helpful tutorial and I think we will be using it as part of a training workshop for our faculty. I am wondering if there is any way to pre-populate content in a Zoom breakout room for people to work on in small groups? Say I want them to annotate a document together i.e. a Google Doc in the breakout rooms? Or place a worksheet on the whiteboard that they then add to? Can this be done?

[@FiarazIqbal]

did you find an answer to your query as I use zoom for teaching and this would be really helpful

[@joycekerr1146]

Very good - nice and clear for a complete beginner! I've looked at a few videos and this is the best one to explain and show all the functions! Also, he didn't go too fast, but fast enough! I've my first class this evening using breakout rooms so I'll try to remember and use all his good tips and explanations!

[@Simpletivity]

Thanks so much for watching, Joyce.

[@chrisstratton987]

Scott, The enable breakout slide was in the "PERSONAL"/settings" drop down not in "ADMIN". Maybe they moved it? I was able to enable breakout tho. thanks for the video.

[@meldrummakerspace]

I just checked, your right, it is in PERSONAL/settings but it's also in ADMIN/account settings. So it's in both places!

[@pammccarthy7078]

Also meant to thank you for the tutorial on using breakout rooms. You made it clear and concise - thank you!

[@frankpicone251]

When I have broken my participants into their rooms is there a way I can send a message to just one group or just one person? Also how can a group participant send a message to me and just me?

[@lindakester6247]

WOW! Thanks for such simple steps on how to set up a breakout room. Looking forward to trying it out this fall with my students!

[@Simpletivity]

You are so welcome!

[@achiengonyangoolivial7430]

I need tips on how to post my presentations otherwise your tutorials on break out rooms is quite informative

[@valeriekantner3968]

Thanks so much for this simple and understandable explanation of Zoom Breakout Rooms. I've been hesitant to use them because I've been uncertain as to how to communicate with the different rooms. Now I understand!!

[@Simpletivity]

You are so welcome!

[@gyeyirdenis9871]

Is there a feature to break out a list of participants into groups before the meeting?

[@VJNirav]

yes , u can do that in create meeting page under meeting options

[@kyraluces6672]

Thanks for this clear explanation video! I was worried with the other video that I watched because it automatically had that Breakout room button haha. Good thing you mentioned it here. THANK YOU! I hope I can pull this of well tomorrow🤞

[@maryjomchaney3883]

Hey there! How do I assign the same people to the same breakout rooms over three days? Other than manually doing it of course. Anyway to save the breakout room assignments?

[@katbarker3047]

I have the same question. Do you just keep the meeting going for 3 days, 10 weeks so that the individuals stay the same in each group?

[@ejhirschberger]

@@katbarker3047 You can pre-assign who goes into each room by creating a .csv file. Then use the same file for every meeting or a recurring meeting.

[@katbarker3047]

@@ejhirschberger Thanks so much.

[@bucer44]

Wonderful! Precise and concise. I feel much more confident in using 'break - our' rooms .

[@Simpletivity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@menardlaw]

We need a knock or doorbell function to allow the host to let one of the breakout rooms know they are about to enter. This would be great as I use breakout rooms all the time in my mediations.

[@susanmcgill4664]

You cou

[@susanmcgill4664]

You could use the broadcast messages function for this

[@menardlaw]

Susan McGill but would that allow me to alert only one of the breakout rooms? I don’t want to broadcast to the other rooms.

[@bobsnead4817]

Very educational. I learned a lot! Thanks!

[@Simpletivity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sabrinajoyisidro7793]

Umm, I dont get it as a kid, but I will learn it soon!

[@tammymoulton3096]

Really good tutorial. Your cursor moves slowly and is made very large, so I can watch everywhere you take it. You went at a good pace, and covered the finer points. Thank you from this teacher.

[@Simpletivity]

You are most welcome, Tammy.

[@gwariebi]

Thank you so much for this. I wonder this: Can the folks in the break out rooms see my screenshare? If I need them to work on something how can I share it for them to see?

[@TheKatiebug21]

Yes!! I have the same question!

[@juliabard7930]

I have the same question as well.

[@robertquerido3702]

Can you walk me through the procedure for preassigning breakroom participants. Thanks

[@jackiechantler7927]

I.can.never.understand.zoom.i.get.stuck

[@jackiechantler7927]

I.need.to.learn.because.i.have.a.meeting.next.monday

[@red-sun-academy]

Excellent! I'm a teacher, so thank you for this. I checked out other videos on the topic of Zoom Rooms, but none were as clear as your video.

[@Kokodesuyoooo]

i want to ask something, could the host talk to the participants while they are still in the breakout rooms. i mean can he talk directly without joining their rooms?

[@sporty4256]

Probably not

[@nastradonis]

Bravo, sir! This video was highly helpful. I had been wanting to know how to use Break Out rooms and you explained it PERFECTLY! Thank you so much. My Broker will be delighted.

[@gabriellepaolomordeno2726]

what if someone came in late at the main session room, how can I drag him to a specific breakoutroom?

[@annedixon3058]

Thankyou! I am a no ice host and this was very clear. The other oart I found useful was how to actually enable the breakout rooms in the first place.

[@MeticulousGuitarist]

I really wish you used the names of the characters from "FRIENDS", but other than that, great video, thanks.

[@oswaldolara5788]

And then when you join the breakout rooms no one talks 😂

[@NoU-pf8fc]

Happens all the time lmfao

[@amandabrandimore1123]

Very clear and simply explanation! Thanks very much for this!

[@Simpletivity]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching, Amanda.

[@hanukah60]

Hi Scott, I found your video super clear and easy to follow. Thank you very much!

[@Simpletivity]

You are most welcome, Adela.

[@womanofgrace555]

This was a very thorough tutorial. Loved it!! Thank you for sharing!

[@anniesym5196]

Very helpful tutorial. I will be trying this in an afternoon meeting. Thank you.

[@Simpletivity]

Have fun!

[@Wrldluvmars]

this is so helpful now when i want to host tranings or other things i can use the break out rooms! .

[@victoriapenn6201]

This video was a tremendous help for understanding break out rooms. Simple and precise. I found it easy to create and manage the rooms for a mediation between divisive parties! Thanks for the help!

[@fenimama]

Thankyou Scott, you broke it down so easily with simple exercise. Thank you SIR.

[@Simpletivity]

Very welcome!

[@Tech_And_Biz]

Brilliant! Simple and wonderful articulation and easy to undestand instructions! Thank you for teaching me this feature in the Zoom application!

[@AlAponte]

Awesome tutorial, thank you! I can't comprehend how someone would give a thumbs down to this educational video....

[@kathleenfischer5586]

This is a great and very helpful lesson. Don't know why ZOOM can't do like this! Thanks

[@Simpletivity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evanhughes3035]

Great video, very helpful, thank you! Three quick questions, 1. Can you share an image to all rooms at the same time? 2. Chatting to all rooms is great, can you actually speak to all rooms at the same time? 3. Can you record all the active rooms or does your recording only gather activity in the main room?

[@B2al13]

This was fantastic! Thank you so much. I do not know what I need yet, but I am sure I will come up with something as I transition more of my work to distance learning.

[@cindydreher5061]

Thank you for sharing. Your teaching style and demonstrations made it easy to follow and to learn.

[@Simpletivity]

You're very welcome!

[@kuvasz93]

Holy cow! This is a great tutorial. Everything is broken down and explained so well. Thank you 👍

[@paulettebarrett9646]

Thank you for this video. It helps me to understand how to use the breakout rooms.

[@donnabella63]

Very helpful and detailed. Watch another one beforehand but got more out of this one.

[@Simpletivity]

Glad to hear it! Thanks, Donna.

[@naharhossain4874]

Your instructions were super easy to follow. Thank you so much!! Will wait for more tips in future. Keep it up!

[@Simpletivity]

Thank you! Will do!

[@OneWorldSinger]

Very informative. More complex than I thought. Thank you.

[@rarepearl4u4me]

Thank you very much! My first time to try to have a Zoom meeting with Breakout rooms.

[@Simpletivity]

You're welcome!

[@maureenmurphy5884]

Thanks - this was very clear and helpful and I don't usually feel that way about instructions like these!

[@Simpletivity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WaysToFreedom]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks very much. If I have everyone muted in the main room, will they still be muted in the breakout rooms, and therefore have to unmute themselves?

[@Khalcooking]

you're a lifesaver I can't even tell you how useful this video is to us. Keep up the good job

[@Simpletivity]

Glad I could help!

[@timhulbert7019]

A great no-frills simple explanation which gives me confidence to use breakout rooms Thanks a lot

[@Simpletivity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisacashulette4177]

Best spent time today. Thanks for the overview. I'm ready to get started with break out rooms.

[@Simpletivity]

Thanks so much, Lisa. All the best as you use this feature!

[@lynnhorner7646]

Very helpful and informative with little wasted 'fluff', as always. Thank you Sir!

[@Simpletivity]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yanirachavez606]

Great video! Clear and easy steps to follow. Thank you!

[@Simpletivity]

You're welcome!

[@bonniegreenblat]

Bless you !! Your instruction was simple and moved at a good pace. I learned alot

[@thePaz2969]

This was excellent, exactly what I was looking for. I feel confident now with creating breakout rooms in my zoom meetings. Thank you very much!

[@Simpletivity]

You got this!

[@wasumner]

WOW! This was REALLY helpful. Well worth the 13 minutes!!

[@vasundharak9536]

Thank you! That was very informative and helpful. Shall definitely help me in planning activities with my students when I want them to work in groups.

[@Simpletivity]

You are so welcome!

[@PAHOTV]

Excellent video tutorial! Is interpretation possible in breakout rooms?

[@shaynscott5013]

Very informative with simple, comprehensive instructions giving this first time , “Zoom” user the confidence to participate in my very first scheduled for tomorrow, Court hearing where I will join in as a participant in the Judges Virtual Courtroom via Zoom. Having never used Zoom, I was scared out of my mind worried and stressed that I wouldn’t be able to move around the virtual courtroom like the real room, how do I display exhibits, how can I Sidebar, how can I quickly pull up my reference notes, any docs as in Declarations, Motions, etc? I nearly filed a motion for Continuance as I was that concerned I would not be able to produce the same results in my “virtual” arguments as I would in my live presentations. I am amazed at this virtual technology. Moreover, after watching your 12 min video on the 7 best tips using Zoom, I’m stress free and excited to present my case on behalf of my client with full confidence that I will deliver my emotions, respectively. Thank you for the video. You have a new sucriber

[@arlenemetrick3722]

Wonderful tutorial! Very clear. Very good teaching!! Thank you for your clarity!

[@Simpletivity]

You are so welcome!

[@sosenaassefa9508]

Thank you never seen some one as you your messages are very clear and interesting. Thank you again.

[@Simpletivity]

You are so welcome!

[@gnehcgnehc]

Thank you so much. Very informative, precise to the point, super clear explanation.

[@Simpletivity]

Glad it was helpful!