Zoom Resources

What is Zoom?


Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing service you can use to virtually meet with others - either by video or audio-only or both, all while conducting live chats - and it lets you record those sessions to view later. We have all transferred to online meetings in this pandemic - this is one of the tools organizations are using to stay connected.

  • Tips to Avoid "Zoombombing"

    Many of us are now using Zoom to conduct both meetings and classes, "Zoombombing" is a new form of trolling in which a participant uses Zoom's screensharing feature to interrupt and disrupt meetings and classes. Here are some tips for guarding against this:


    • Don't post Zoom URLs in public spaces.  Not twitter, not forums, not open.  Share only with meeting attendees.
    • Use Advanced Settings to ensure that Who can share? Is set to Host Only.
    • Don't use a Personal Meeting ID for Zoom meetings.  These are easy to find and hack.  The default Zoom Meeting IDs are randomized, and difficult to find and hack.
    • Use Require Meeting Password to be doubly careful.  Include the password with the Zoom URL when sending invitations.
    • Use the Waiting Room feature to control who enters your Zoom. 
    • Use Advanced Settings to disable file transfer. 
    • Lock the meeting after it starts.  Look under Participants at the bottom of the Zoom window.  You can lock the door here."

    Source: myTESOL lounge digest April 1st, 2020

  • Tips for Getting Started with Zoom

    Tips for Getting Started with Zoom