Zoom: Web Conferencing

Summary

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.

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General Information


What is Zoom?
  • 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?
  • 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. Zoom is funded by Minnesota State at no extra charge to you.
How do I access Zoom through Minnesota State?

What to know about Zoom:


How To Resources:

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

Articles in our Knowledge Base

Zoom Learning Resources

Support Resources for Zoom


Effective April 1, 2020 Minnesota State issued new guidance on Reducing the Likelihood of Zoombombing; if you are hosting a meeting or virtual classroom this applies to you.


Additional Information

  • Students and employees affiliated with more than one institution, regardless of which campus you call home, everyone affiliated with Minnesota State falls under the same Zoom account (https://minnstate.zoom.us/). With this account you can create an unlimited number of Zoom meetings with up to 300 attendees.

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Article ID: 118429
Created
Thu 10/15/20 1:58 PM
Modified
Wed 5/22/24 3:57 PM

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