eHelp Zoom - Web Conferencing
Zoom is a web conferencing tool that is available to EVERYONE AT LTU (faculty, students, and staff).
Quick Reference Guide: Zoom
How to Login
- Go to zoom.us
- Click Sign In , at the top right of the page
- Click the Google icon
- Enter your LTU Gmail Username and Password if it does not automatically appear, otherwise select your LTU gmail option
Your account will be upgraded to the licensed version 24 hours after your first login.
If you have any issues with login please contact the Help Desk at 248.204.2330 or helpdesk@ltu.edu.
How to Download
Before using Zoom you will need to install the client/application to your computer or smart device.
- In the top right hover over Resources
- Click Download Zoom Client
You'll be directed to the Download Center.
Under Zoom Client for Meetings click the Download button.
Once the file has downloaded open it and walk through the install process.
Log in to Canvas and go to any of your courses where you are going to set up a meeting.
- Click on Zoom in the Course Navigation
- Select Schedule a New Meeting
Go through the process of scheduling a meeting.
Once saved, click Start this Meeting to begin the meeting immediately. You can also select the Zoom link from Navigation anytime and Start from the Upcomings Meetings tab.
When the new page opens click the Download Now under launch meeting.
The Zoom Installer package will be saved to your downloads. It may also appear at the bottom of your browser, if it does once it is completed downloading you can click it to begin the installation process.
Note: The following screenshots are from an iOS platform, but the instructions are identical regardless of iOS/Android operating systems.
From the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store , download the Zoom client to your device.
Once the download has completed, you may access the app and sign-in through Google.
How to Access
Go to zoom.us from any browser and select Sign in
On sign in screen, scroll down and sign in with Google ( use your LTU email credentials )
Go to Canvas course. Select Zoom from course navigation.
Note: The following screenshots are from an iOS platform, but the instructions are identical regardless of iOS/Android operating systems.
- From your phones' home screen locate the Zoom app.
- Once loaded click Sign In at the bottom right
- Click the Google 'G' icon at the bottom.
- If asked for Zoom to use zoom.us to sign in click Continue .
FAQs
For Everyone
How do I update Zoom ?
I'm having problems with audio in Zoom sessions, how do I join by phone ?
How do I schedule a meeting through zoom.us or a smart device ?
How do I activate Closed Captions ?
How do I schedule a meeting in Canvas ?
How do I set up weekly recurring Zoom sessions in Canvas?
How can I create (and use) Zoom breakout rooms ?
How do I record a Zoom session?
How do I download Zoom Cloud Recordings?
How do I share downloaded Zoom Recordings?
How do I delete Zoom Recording from the Cloud?
How can I keep a speaker video locked? Zoom Spotlight
How do I create a poll in Zoom?
How do I use my smartphone as a document viewer ?
How do I download Zoom Participation Reports ? (Attendance)
How do I use Google Calendar for Zoom appointment slots ?
How do I join Zoom through Canvas course?