

“Mute audio” is in the bottom left corner of your Zoom screen. Mute yourself when you are not speaking.Use earbuds or headphones to avoid feedback and echoes.To help everyone get the most out of class sessions in a virtual classroom, we suggest the following practices for instructors and students: If you need to convert your personal Zoom account to a Yale Zoom account, you can follow our guide. When the application launches, select the “Sign in with SSO” button (demonstrated in the video below).Download and install the Zoom Client for Meetings software.Enter your Yale NetID and NetID Password.Test your Zoom connection by joining a sample meeting.To log into Zoom for the first time, please follow these steps to create your account: Resources on this page help you Log into Zoom for the first time.įor information on the differences and how to manage Zoom vs. Please contact the IT Services Help Desk for questions about Microsoft Teams.Zoom allows you to set up a virtual classroom where you and your students can see and speak with each other in real time. If the test call was problematic, click or tap Go to device settings to troubleshoot. Click or tap the leave/hang up icon to end the test call. Microsoft Teams will display your test call results. If the call quality was good, you are ready for the meeting.See how to set Teams permissions for your mic, camera and screen sharing for your Mac.

Note to macOS Catalina users with mic and camera trouble: Teams Echo plays back your message to check call quality.A second chime marks the end of the recording.(Microsoft will not store your recorded message.) Follow the instructions from the Teams Echo automated service. Click or tap the Make a test call button.Click or tap the Devices section in the left column.Select your profile icon to reveal a dropdown menu.In the upper right of the Microsoft Teams main window, note your profile icon.The test call is not available via web browser. Use the Microsoft Teams desktop software for a test call. Microsoft Teams features a test call to check your mic, speaker and camera before you join an online class session/meeting.
