Zoom
Zoom is the web conferencing tool used by Suffolk University. It provides video, audio, and screen-sharing capabilities for teaching and learning, as well as for collaboration among colleagues. All students, faculty, and staff have access to the application through their University username and password. Zoom features include screen sharing, polling, whiteboard, breakout rooms, chat, and recording capabilities.
How can I access Zoom?
You can access Zoom through a Blackboard course, suffolk.zoom.us, the Outlook plugin, or through the Zoom application on a computer or mobile device. Sign in using your Suffolk email and password.
The following is required to use Zoom:
- An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth
- A webcam – built-in or USB plug-in
Can I use Zoom with people outside of Suffolk?
Anyone in the world can join a Zoom call for free. All they need is the Zoom Meeting ID or Meeting URL.
What is a Personal Meeting ID and Personal Link?
Personal Meeting ID
A Personal Meeting ID, or PMI, is like your Zoom phone number. This meeting ID is unique to your account and never changes. When a Zoom user joins a meeting with your Personal Meeting ID, they are taken to your personal meeting room. Users may customize their PMI by navigating to their profile page on Zoom’s website and clicking ‘Edit’ next to ‘Personal Meeting ID’.
Personal Link
A Personal Link is a link that connects anyone you share it with to your personal meeting room. It is a great tool to quickly and easily invite users to join you in a Zoom call. Users may customize their Personal Link by navigating to their profile page on Zoom’s website and clicking ‘Customize’ next to ‘Personal Link’.
Are there any size limitations on my Zoom call?
Zoom calls are limited to 100 participants at a time but have no time limitations. If you need to host a call with more than 100 participants, please contact the IT Service Desk to request a larger meeting capacity. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Resources
Annotation
Chat
Create a transcript
FAQ
Meeting reports
Nonverbal feedback
Record a meeting
Security
Sharing Recordings
Take attendance
Tips & Tricks
Virtual backgrounds
Whiteboard
Suffolk Webinar
Explore Zoom features
Breakout Rooms
Screen Sharing
Polling