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      7. Audio Only Zoom Classroom

      Audio Only Zoom Classrooms

      These spaces are outfitted with the minimum resources needed to participate in a zoom call. Click on the drop-down sections below to learn more.

      Central Classrooms With This Configuration

       

      MCV CampusMonroe Park Campus

      Robert Blackwell Smith 362
      Robert Blackwell Smith 466
      Robert Blackwell Smith 666
      Robert Blackwell Smith 766

      Harris Hall 2104
      Harris Hall 2113

       

      Available Resources

      Podium Microphone

      Located on top of the podium near the control panel, this small but powerful microphone will pick up the presenter's spoken content from anywhere behind the podium.

      instructor microphone


      Podium Computer

      Located within the classroom podium's equipment rack, the computer is preloaded with the zoom software.  After logging into the computer with your E-ID, simply click on the Zoom Icon on the desktop.  

      zoom icon on the computer desktop


       

      Room Speakers

      The system Room Speakers are located throughout the room.  The volume level slider that controls the volume for the computer into the classroom is located on the right side of the podium control panel.

      image of the volume control slider

       

      Default Settings

      Testing Speaker and Microphones

      There is a very quick and simple test that we recommend you run before you start your zoom calls to make sure everything works properly for your class.  The computer should recognize and set default devices automatically, but it is easy to verify.  

      • after starting or joining a meeting, click on "Test Speaker and Microphone" (highlighted in yellow below)
      • This will give you a series of prompts to make sure you are can hear and be heard.  
      • If you do not hear the prompts, verify that the volume control on the podium is up and unmuted. 
      • If you still do not hear the prompts, click on the dropdown list available on the menu.
      • Once you hear the ringtone, click "Yes" then follow the prompts to verify your microphone is properly selected.     image of menu for zoom test speakers and microphone   Test speaker menu

       

      Menu Icons

      The Audio and Video Menu icons will look like this in these spaces. Click on the Arrow at the top right of each to access the menu.  

      Image of Zoom Menu reflectin audio source available but no video source available


      Audio Menu Default Settings

      If you are having issues with audio, please verify these devices are selected.  

      • Select a Microphone
        • Microphone (Shure Digital  )
      • Select a Speaker
        • Crestron (Intel(R) Display Audio) 

      Image of the menu available to a Standard VCU classroom.


      Video Menu Default Settings

      Because there is no camera available in this room, Zoom will indicate the following error if you try to "Start Video".  

      Image of message when there are no video inputs available to zoom

       

       

      More Information

      Possible Topics of Interest:

      Recording Zoom Meetings

      Using Zoom Meeting Controls

      For more information about Zoom at VCU, please visit go.vcu.edu/zoom

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