Web Conferencing - Zoom

General Information

Questions:
 

What is Zoom?

Answer:

• Zoom is a web conferencing system. It supports video and audio over the Internet, screen sharing, meeting recording, whiteboard, Outlook calendar integration and use on mobile devices.

Who can use Zoom?

Answer:

• Active Minnesota State students, faculty and staff can host meetings for up to 300 people. Faculty and staff can host webinars for up to 500 people.

How do I access Zoom through Minnesota State?

Steps:

• Go to the Minnesota State website for Zoom
• Login with your StarID credentials
• Additional support materials are available at the bottom of the login page

How To Resources:

Create online meetings, webinars, and events that leverage video, chat, breakout rooms, screen-sharing, and whiteboards.

• Getting Started
  • Hosting a Meeting
  • Joining a meeting
  • Audio & Video Sharing
  • Meetings & Webinars and more…
• LinkedIn Learning Zoom training materials
• Download Client
• FAQs
• Zoom Help Center
• Zoom 24 x 7 Technical Support
• Contact Hennepin Technical College IT Services

Additional Information:

• Minnesota State Adobe Connect, Zoom’s predecessor, has expired as of May 15, 2020.
• Zoom is funded by Minnesota State at no extra charge to you.