Zoom Guide: Starting/Stopping Video for Participants
Starting Video:
- Join the Meeting: Open the Zoom application or click on the meeting link provided to you. Enter the meeting ID and password if prompted, then click “Join Meeting.”
- Find the Video Icon: Once you’re in the meeting, locate the toolbar at the bottom of your screen. Look for the “Start/Stop Video” icon. It looks like a camera.
- Click on the Video Icon: To start your video, click on the “Start/Stop Video” icon once. This action will activate your camera, and your video feed will appear to other participants in the meeting.
- Confirmation: You’ll know your video is successfully started when you see your video feed displayed on the screen.
Stopping Video:
- Locate the Video Icon: If your video is already started, the “Start/Stop Video” icon will now have a red slash across it, indicating that your video is currently active.
- Click on the Video Icon Again: To stop your video, simply click on the “Start/Stop Video” icon again. This action will deactivate your camera, and your video feed will no longer be visible to other participants.
- Confirmation: You’ll know your video is successfully stopped when your video feed disappears from the screen, and the “Start/Stop Video” icon no longer has a red slash across it.
Important Tips:
- Privacy Awareness: Be mindful of your surroundings before starting your video to ensure your privacy and confidentiality.
- Bandwidth Consideration: If you’re experiencing internet connection issues or if the meeting is lagging, consider stopping your video temporarily to conserve bandwidth.
- Encourage Engagement: Starting your video can help create a more engaging and interactive meeting environment. Encourage other participants to do the same if appropriate.
Accessibility Tip:
If you’re assisting someone with a developmental disability, provide them with visual cues or step-by-step instructions to help them start or stop their video feed. Use simple language and be patient in guiding them through the process.