The version of the Zoom client on your computer or mobile device and whether or not you are signed into the Zoom client can have a significant impact on your Zoom experience. Zoom is regularly releasing updates to the Zoom Client for Mac, Windows, and mobile devices to add new features, fix bugs, and improve security. Lagging just a couple versions behind can mean you are missing valuable features.
ITS strongly recommends you take a minute to make sure:
- You are signed into the Zoom client (see video / instructions)
- Your Zoom client is up-to-date (see video / instructions)
IMPORTANT:
- You must sign in on every device on which you use Zoom including classroom or lab computers. If you have trouble signing in using the Sign in with SSO option, you may not yet have claimed your Denison Zoom license. Please see the “Are You Fully Set Up for Zoom” article.
- You must follow the steps above to update Zoom on your computer. ITS updates Zoom in classrooms and labs and will be distributing the latest version on Thursday 3/11.
Here are some of the features released over the past 6 months you may be missing out on if your Zoom client is not up-to-date…
- Relocated and enhanced attendee view controls for webinars
- Share and play video files directly into meeting (.mp4 and .mov files at HD and lower resolution only)
- Select between mono or stereo audio when sharing content with computer sound
- Enhanced nonverbal feedback and reactions
- Enhanced co-host privileges over Breakout Rooms
- Share multiple programs at once
- Virtual Background support for additional CPUs
- Self-select Breakout Room
- High Fidelity Audio mode
- Custom gallery view organization
- Multi-pin and multi-spotlight
- Side-by-side mode with speaker or gallery options when viewing a shared screen
If you have any questions, please see the MyDenison Zoom page for more information and resources or contact the ITS Service Desk at servicedesk@denison.edu or 740-587-6395.