Are you new to Zoom? To learn more, click here to watch a Zoom instructional video. The instructions begin at minute 4:55. Posted with permission.
How to Join Aging Well Month Programs via Zoom
Join by computer
1. A few minutes before your class is scheduled to start, click the Zoom link for the class you want to join.
2. Next, click the “Zoom…exe” link that will appear on your computer screen. Zoom should direct you to this link with an arrow in a large orange box on your screen. After you click the link, Zoom should automatically and quickly download the Zoom software to your computer. (Note – you only need to do this step the first time you use Zoom on your computer)
3. Click on the “Open Zoom Meetings” box
4. Once Zoom has launched, a screen should pop us asking for your name. This will identify you during the class.
5. You should now be part of the class. Click the button that says “Join with Computer Audio”
6. Please make sure that your device’s speaker is on and the volume turned up so you can hear the instructors.
Join by tablet or smartphone
1. If you choose to use your tablet or smartphone, be sure to download the Zoom app ahead of time.
2. Once you have downloaded the Zoom app, follow the “Join by computer” instructions above
NOTES for all of our new online classes
· Please click on the link to join the sessions BEFORE the scheduled start time to allow time for your computer or device to connect.
· We will open up our Zoom meeting rooms 5 minutes before each class is scheduled to start.
· When the class actually starts, we will mute everyone so we don’t all hear each other’s background noise or the sound of new people coming into the class. You will hear and see the instructor however.
Offering AWN classes using Zoom is new to us and to most of our instructors. We welcome you to join us on this adventure of using new ways to connect and to learn! Please be patient as we work through any technical glitches that may arise.
How to Join Aging Well Month Programs via Zoom
Join by computer
1. A few minutes before your class is scheduled to start, click the Zoom link for the class you want to join.
2. Next, click the “Zoom…exe” link that will appear on your computer screen. Zoom should direct you to this link with an arrow in a large orange box on your screen. After you click the link, Zoom should automatically and quickly download the Zoom software to your computer. (Note – you only need to do this step the first time you use Zoom on your computer)
3. Click on the “Open Zoom Meetings” box
4. Once Zoom has launched, a screen should pop us asking for your name. This will identify you during the class.
5. You should now be part of the class. Click the button that says “Join with Computer Audio”
6. Please make sure that your device’s speaker is on and the volume turned up so you can hear the instructors.
Join by tablet or smartphone
1. If you choose to use your tablet or smartphone, be sure to download the Zoom app ahead of time.
2. Once you have downloaded the Zoom app, follow the “Join by computer” instructions above
NOTES for all of our new online classes
· Please click on the link to join the sessions BEFORE the scheduled start time to allow time for your computer or device to connect.
· We will open up our Zoom meeting rooms 5 minutes before each class is scheduled to start.
· When the class actually starts, we will mute everyone so we don’t all hear each other’s background noise or the sound of new people coming into the class. You will hear and see the instructor however.
Offering AWN classes using Zoom is new to us and to most of our instructors. We welcome you to join us on this adventure of using new ways to connect and to learn! Please be patient as we work through any technical glitches that may arise.