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LTU video conferencing

Zoom

Zoom is a web conferencing tool available to everyone at LTU (faculty, students, and staff). Downloading, installing, and troubleshooting guides are provided to help you get started. For any further assistance, contact the Help Desk at 248.204.2330 or helpdesk@ltu.edu.

How to login

  • Open 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.

How to download

Before using Zoom you will need to install the client/application to your computer or smart device.

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.