As we start the Summer Term, it’s a great time to ensure that your Zoom client is up to date so that you have the most recent security patches available!
You will want to be sure to take the time to check this even if you primarily utilize Zoom from the web- as Zoom accesses the on-device client in order to operate your camera, mic, and meeting controls, making it important to have the most recent version to ensure access to the most recent features and security settings.
More information on how to update your client can be found via Zoom’s support site: Update your Zoom Client. Note, if you do not have the Zoom client pinned to your computer desktop or dock, you may need to follow these directions to locate the program on your computer.
Don’t want to have to remember to make the updates yourself? You can now enable auto-update.
New for May 2022
Create a Central Library of Polls
Ever wished that you could create polls on your account and have them available for any of your meetings? Now you can!
Zoom has now added a feature creating a central library of polls/quizzes for meetings. You can create or edit these polls and use them in any of your Zoom meetings, including meetings held using your Personal Meeting Room. When a poll is marked as available to all meetings, it will appear in the list of polls that can be launched in a meeting.
Important Notes:
- You can enable up to 10 polls/quizzes for your meetings at a time
- You must be using version 5.10.3 or higher to access this feature
For more information, please see Zoom’s guide on Advanced Polling and Quizzing options.
Viewing Activity Statuses in Breakout Rooms
While the Zoom Breakout Room feature has always been a favorite tool in both classes and meetings, the one feature that many have asked for is the ability to monitor the activity in the breakout rooms to know how well folks are engaging in the assigned discussion, without the instructor or meeting organizer having to rotate through rooms to check in. Now, from the main meeting room, both the host and co-hosts can view details such as which participants are in each room, if their audio or video is on, who is screen sharing, and if they are actively using any reactions or non-verbal feedback.
Important Notes:
- Participants are notified as they join the breakout room that their activity status is shared with the host and co-hosts
- Hosts and participants must be on client version 5.10.3 or higher for information to appear
For more information, please see Zoom’s guide on Managing Breakout Rooms.
Questions about Zoom? Contact ATSI.
