Unicorn Haven's Guide to Using Zoom
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Disclaimer: Unicorn Haven LLC is happy to share this guide to using Zoom video conferencing with the students/families we serve and the community.  We truly hope they are helpful.  However, our company is not affiliated with Zoom.  Unicorn Haven cannot guarantee the manner in which they serve or their quality of services. Unicorn Haven LLC is not responsible for the quality or services and user discretion of these services is advised. 
Unicorn Haven Holds Our Classes on Zoom

Before your first class be sure to install Zoom, practice and review the following:

  • Please set up a FREE Zoom account a few days before your class starts. If possible, try a Zoom video with a friend or family member so you are familiar with the process. 
    • Please note: We do not need you to sign up for a paid subscription with Zoom. 
    • Unicorn Haven will hold the Zoom subscription 
  • If you will be using a computer, please test out the camera, audio and browser features to make sure there are no issues on the day your class starts. 
  • Students have the option of using a cell phone or a tablet.  Please be sure to download the Zoom app before the first day of class.

Using Zoom

Menu Bars 
  • The menu bar appears once the meeting begins.  If you don't see during your meeting, move your mouse slightly.

The main menu bar items that will be used is ...
  • Mute & Unmute button - 
    • Mute your microphone to avoid feedback when joining a meeting by clicking either the Mute/unmute my audio button or the Audio options button on the ZOOM menu bar. (shown above) 
    • Mute your microphone when you go to the bathroom (Do not take your phone or device with you.)if you need to go to the bathroom.
    • Keyboard Shortcut = Alt+A
  • Start/Stop Video 
    • Start the Video so the teachers and students can see you. Please note that ending the video will not end the class/meeting.  We will still be able to hear you if the audio is on.  
    • Keyboard Short Cut = Alt+V
  • End Meeting -  This function key can be found on your menu bar or on your personal video screen. 
 
  • Computer User Tip.  When the video is on you can use the three dots on the left-hand side of your personal image to Mute, Stop Video, Rename, Pin Video, Hide Self View.  
    • We recommend that you pin (Pin Video) the video of your instructor.  

To always have the meeting control toolbar in the Accessibility Settings hit your “Alt” key

***Ipad, and phone users, your options on Zoom pay present in a different way.  If you have any issues, please try doing a Google search to see if you can find the answer during your pre-class test run.  For the best results go to the Zoom website. **

Joining a Zoom Class/Meeting
  • The link to join a meeting/class will be sent to you a day prior.   To keep a secure meeting/class we will make only one class meeting notice at a time and email the link to you. Only the email address that you sign up with will be allowed into the class.
  • When you receive the meeting notice, you can click on the link to launch and join the meeting.  (If you did not set it up prior, this will not work.)

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Students DO NOT need to learn the following. We are sharing as many people are learning Zoom for various purposes.  

Tips and Tricks for Teachers can be found at https://zoom.us/docs/doc/Tips%20and%20Tricks%20for%20Teachers%20Educating%20on%20Zoom.pdf
Other tutorials for parents about Zoom can be found at
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-Zoom
Zoom help center
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-ushttps://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us