Zoom Course

Lesson 1 • Installing Zoom Across Devices

Guides installation of the Zoom desktop client and mobile app on major operating systems. Prepares students to join meetings from any device.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Zoom's Core Purpose

Introduces Zoom as a video conferencing platform and its primary use cases. Establishes context for all subsequent technical skills covered in the chapter.

Lesson 3 • Navigating the Zoom Dashboard

Explores the home screen, menu structure, and key navigation elements of the Zoom client. Students gain confidence moving between core sections of the app.

Lesson 1 • Participant Engagement Tools

Introduces reactions, hand raise, and nonverbal feedback features available to participants. Supports interactive and inclusive meeting environments.

Lesson 2 • Using In-Meeting Host Controls

Explores the host control toolbar and its functions during a live meeting. Connects host authority to participant management and meeting flow.

Lesson 3 • Managing Audio and Video Settings

Addresses microphone, speaker, and camera configuration within a live meeting. Ensures clear communication quality for all participants.

Lesson 4 • Joining a Meeting as a Participant

Covers all methods for joining a Zoom meeting, including links, meeting IDs, and waiting rooms. Builds participant-side fluency before introducing host controls.

Lesson 1 • Advanced Screen Share Options

Explores sharing a portion of the screen, multiple screens, and second-camera content. Expands students' ability to present diverse content types effectively.

Lesson 2 • Using Annotation Tools

Teaches how to draw, highlight, and type on shared content using Zoom's annotation toolbar. Enables real-time visual feedback during presentations and training sessions.

Lesson 3 • Starting and Controlling Screen Share

Covers how to share a full screen, application window, or browser tab during a meeting. Establishes the foundation for all visual collaboration techniques in this chapter.

Lesson 4 • Zoom Whiteboard Fundamentals

Introduces the Zoom Whiteboard as a standalone collaborative canvas for brainstorming and planning. Connects whiteboard use to team ideation workflows.

Lesson 1 • Creating and Assigning Breakout Rooms

Covers automatic, manual, and self-select assignment methods for distributing participants into rooms. Builds practical room-setup skills applicable to diverse group activities.

Lesson 2 • Managing Active Breakout Rooms

Teaches hosts how to monitor, join, and broadcast messages to active breakout rooms. Ensures hosts maintain oversight and can intervene when needed.

Lesson 3 • Participant Experience in Breakout Rooms

Explores what participants see and can do inside a breakout room, including asking for help. Prepares students to support participants effectively during group work.

Lesson 1 • Managing and Sharing Recordings

Teaches how to access, rename, trim, and share cloud recordings via the Zoom web portal. Students gain control over recording distribution and viewer access.

Lesson 2 • Starting and Controlling Recordings

Covers how to start, pause, and stop a recording during a live meeting. Ensures students can capture exactly the content they need without unnecessary footage.

Lesson 3 • Automatic Transcription Features

Introduces Zoom's automated transcription for cloud recordings and live captions. Connects transcription to accessibility and post-meeting documentation workflows.

Lesson 1 • In-Meeting Chat Fundamentals

Covers sending messages, files, and links in the in-meeting chat panel. Establishes basic chat fluency before introducing persistent team messaging.

Lesson 2 • Messaging Features and Formatting

Explores rich text formatting, emoji, mentions, and message threading in Zoom Team Chat. Helps students communicate clearly and efficiently in professional contexts.

Lesson 3 • Zoom Team Chat Overview

Introduces Zoom Team Chat as a persistent messaging workspace separate from meetings. Connects team chat to daily communication and collaboration habits.

Lesson 1 • Reactions, Spotlighting, and Attention Tools

Explores spotlighting speakers, using attention tracking indicators, and managing participant focus. Gives hosts tools to direct audience attention and maintain engagement.

Lesson 2 • Creating and Launching Polls

Teaches how to build single-choice, multiple-choice, and rating polls before and during a meeting. Connects polling to real-time audience feedback and decision-making.

Lesson 3 • Quizzes and Knowledge Checks

Introduces Zoom's quiz feature for assessing participant understanding during training sessions. Aligns assessment design with learning objectives for measurable outcomes.

Lesson 1 • Webinar vs. Meeting: Key Differences

Clarifies the structural and functional differences between Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars. Helps students select the right format for their audience size and interaction goals.

Lesson 2 • Scheduling and Configuring a Webinar

Covers webinar scheduling, registration setup, branding, and pre-event configuration options. Ensures students can prepare a professional webinar environment before going live.

Lesson 3 • Live Streaming and Broadcast Options

Introduces streaming a Zoom Webinar to third-party platforms and custom streaming services. Expands event reach beyond registered attendees to broader public audiences.

Lesson 4 • Post-Webinar Reporting and Follow-Up

Covers accessing attendance reports, Q&A exports, and poll data after a webinar concludes. Connects post-event data to continuous improvement and attendee follow-up strategies.