7 Zoom Mistakes You Don't Want to Make!

If you want the best Zoom meeting experience then you need to avoid these common mistakes. In this video, Scott Friesen shows you 7 easy fixes and improvements to your Zoom conferences. From audio and video tips to how to be a better host, get ready to look like a Zoom pro!
00:00 Don't look like a fool on Zoom
00:23 How to test your Zoom audio & video in advance
02:39 How to use the spacebar to unmute yourself
03:55 How to share sound when Zoom screen sharing
05:27 How to move or hide the Zoom control menu
07:45 How to chat with everyone vs direct messaging
10:37 How to mute all participants
11:33 How to stop participants from doing things
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  • @Simpletivity
    @Simpletivity3 жыл бұрын

    How many of these problems can you relate to? And if you have a funny Zoom story, be sure to share it here in the comments!

  • @shifwatahmed470

    @shifwatahmed470

    3 жыл бұрын

    I rarely get any problems

  • @rafinrafeek

    @rafinrafeek

    3 жыл бұрын

    how to avoid notification from waiting room while sharing screen ( it appears as a black box to the audience ) (it's urgent & give replay )

  • @pohlin4730

    @pohlin4730

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very good. As a beginner,. I learned a lot . Simple and easy to understand.

  • @Vidchemy
    @Vidchemy3 жыл бұрын

    Another tip, from an NHK (Japanese broadcaster) segment, is to periodically nod your head to show engagement. It may mean more to Japanese, but the segment showed that video call participants felt more engaged if they nodded their head as a form of active listening.

  • @Frankyc1953
    @Frankyc19533 жыл бұрын

    Excellent walkthrough...

  • @andreathorpe7035
    @andreathorpe70353 жыл бұрын

    Share Sound: a great tip! THANK YOU!!!!

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @ThinkE-InkCo
    @ThinkE-InkCo3 жыл бұрын

    I can't even remember how many times I've tried to get to tabs behind the top menu. Now I know what to do!

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear that you found this tip useful. Thanks for watching, Susan!

  • @mindmaven5432

    @mindmaven5432

    3 жыл бұрын

    So glad I have good company!

  • @ms.mallett1840

    @ms.mallett1840

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can even HIDE the tool bar completely. On the bar, you will see MORE - find - hide tool bar!

  • @steveworrell5377
    @steveworrell53773 жыл бұрын

    Great tips! Well presented as always. Thank you for this video.

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ulhasvasantgadekar1605
    @ulhasvasantgadekar16053 жыл бұрын

    Sir, I am from Maharashtra (India). Your way of explaining and language is very simple. No need to read subtitles. Yesterday i conducted my very first zoom class for students after watching your "7 screen shaing tips video" Thanks.

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback. And congratulations on your first Zoom class call!

  • @robertkowton5875
    @robertkowton58753 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and simple tips. Thanks for taking the time to make this video

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure! Thanks for watching and commenting, Robert.

  • @susanfarrugia3947
    @susanfarrugia3947 Жыл бұрын

    Found it and sorted thanks any ways Setting> Record video during screen sharing must be off.

  • @timbushell8640
    @timbushell86403 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done Scott... ... keep up the good work.

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, Tim.

  • @susanfarrugia3947
    @susanfarrugia3947 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I really enjoyed your video and your explanation. I recently found a problem and would like to ask a question if I may. I host a craft session using zoom. I had it all set as I like it. Screen 2 I see participant and screen 1 I share and record.

  • @lorenzoarodriguez6048
    @lorenzoarodriguez60483 жыл бұрын

    Very good recap! Thank you for clarifying the chat messaging. If you don’t check the box “allow participants to unmute themselves” the tip of the space bar will not work.

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing, Lorenzo.

  • @femmeNikita27
    @femmeNikita273 жыл бұрын

    Thank you a million! I need to switch urgently with my virtual class and yes, for teachers your tricks indeed come in handy. Just about to watch Your video on breakout rooms. ;-)

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @gamezzyay6996
    @gamezzyay69963 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this wonderful video, sir I request you to pls make a similar video for Google meet, if possible... 🙏🏻 Thank you once again for such awesome videos 🙏🏻

  • @gavincraig4310
    @gavincraig43103 жыл бұрын

    I use an iPad for zoom! Could you do a video on the differences using a tablet and a pc? Loved the video and learned a lot.

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestion!

  • @alifahmad1500
    @alifahmad15003 жыл бұрын

    can you help me with my mirrored macbook camera?

  • @Hondalover3000
    @Hondalover30002 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Thanks for that detailed explanation. You mentioned participants annotating during a meeting. What does that involve? If you don't mind sharing.

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    2 жыл бұрын

    Here is what you need to know: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2Sst7GtksK9qrg.html

  • @ms.mallett1840
    @ms.mallett18403 жыл бұрын

    What is the best way to present a Google slide presentation on Zoom?

  • @JoshKaufmanstuff
    @JoshKaufmanstuff3 жыл бұрын

    Great Video! You mention your Zoom Breakouts video at the end, many things have changed! Are you considering updating the video? Thanks.

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion, Josh. Look forward to an update in the coming months!

  • @LetsGoVB
    @LetsGoVB3 жыл бұрын

    Did you record this with Galaxy Buds+ as your mic? If not, what mic did you use? Great video! Very helpful!

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Victoria. I use a Blue Yeti mic for my recordings and Zoom meetings.

  • @rafinrafeek
    @rafinrafeek3 жыл бұрын

    how to avoid notification from waiting room while sharing screen ( it appearing as a black box to the audience )

  • @SteveNeidig
    @SteveNeidig3 жыл бұрын

    I learned a few things ... thanks! A question - What tool did you use to create the video?

  • @mariakatsoufi7275

    @mariakatsoufi7275

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think he uses Camtasia

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    To find out more about how I edit my videos and highlight my cursor, watch this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKKVuNRpg7nXgZc.html

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely correct, Maria.

  • @susanfarrugia3947
    @susanfarrugia3947 Жыл бұрын

    So when I share screen and record non of the video window records. Recently there was an update, and my camera started glitching. I uninstalled and reinstalled zoom but when I record in screen sharing mode I get the windows of all participants recorded too. This is not what I want. I like to see them on screen 2 and record screen 1 with out the video window. Like I had it before.

  • @novita5921
    @novita59213 жыл бұрын

    How to show the slide next to you side by side with you on the screen?

  • @david203

    @david203

    2 жыл бұрын

    If I understand you, this cannot be done. You can either share videos or show participants, but not a particular mixture of the two.

  • @eng.mohammedalomari6275
    @eng.mohammedalomari62753 жыл бұрын

    HI, is there any tips that prevent participant from shearing the meeting link or (Can I choose specific participant to join my meeting)? because some times Unwanted participants entered the meeting and make some riot and harassment.

  • @Simpletivity

    @Simpletivity

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, make sure that you have the Waiting Room option turned on so you can permit only those who you want to into the meeting.

  • @eng.mohammedalomari6275

    @eng.mohammedalomari6275

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Simpletivity I already do that, but some times they entered with fake name like manager or some teachers.

  • @david203

    @david203

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@eng.mohammedalomari6275 You can kick people out of the meeting using a Security option, or prevent the problem by requiring participants to register in advance or by changing your meeting password.

  • @cathyleecoaching2792
    @cathyleecoaching27923 жыл бұрын

    I encountered a new error message when Screen Sharing a PPT. When I PLAY the PPT, rather than the green "You are now screen sharing" I get an orange bar stating "Sharing is paused. Bring your shared window to the front." The Pause Share button is also Paused, and it will NOT resume when I click on it. I cannot find any solutions online!

  • @david203

    @david203

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try unchecking "Optimize Video" before you share the PPT.

  • @happydoctorfoundation
    @happydoctorfoundation2 жыл бұрын

    how to keep number of participants secret from all participants?

  • @taufiqulhuque5860
    @taufiqulhuque58603 жыл бұрын

    I am having audio problems with Zoom. I am using a headset and a USB port with my desktop PC. I joined a Zoom meeting and although the others could hear me, I could not hear them. So I tested my speaker and it was OK. I tested my mic and it was OK. But then, instead of getting a message that everything looks good, I got a message saying “Your device is not working properly”. How is this possible? Doesn’t make sense. I turned off my computer for the night. Next day, we again tried to set up the Zoom meeting. I tested my speaker and it was OK. I tested my mic and it was OK. But again, I got a message saying “Your device is not working properly”. But weirdly, this time we were both able to hear each other!! I am totally confused. Is there an explanation?

  • @david203

    @david203

    2 жыл бұрын

    Some operating systems have multiple volume controls, input source selection, or microphone permission options. Some browser tabs can be muted, or provide their own set of permissions. It can be difficult to troubleshoot audio problems as a result.

  • @taufiqulhuque5860

    @taufiqulhuque5860

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@david203 Yes, that's what I've found. I had a Zoom meeting the other day and at the start my colleagues could hear me fine, but halfway through, they couldn't. I checked the audio and the mic had "moved". Thanks anyway.

  • @david203

    @david203

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@taufiqulhuque5860 I have seen audio suddenly stop several times in meetings. Can you explain what you mean by the mic having moved? Was this a problem with the microphone or a bug in Zoom?

  • @taufiqulhuque5860

    @taufiqulhuque5860

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@david203 I used headphones and also a webcam because my computer didn’t have those capabilities. When I logged in to the meeting I checked the audio settings on Zoom and there was a check mark next to the mic that is part of the headphones. At the point where my colleagues told me that they couldn’t hear me, I saw that the check mark was no longer in that place - it had moved to the “system” mic (or something like that - forgive me - I’m a cybermoron). So to make myself audible again, I re-checked on the original headphone mic setting. Anyway I’ve just bought a new laptop (after 9 years with the other computer) so I’m hoping I won’t have this problem again. I start teaching via Zoom in a couple of weeks!!

  • @IKUFL
    @IKUFL2 жыл бұрын

    🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

  • @belowasmelashgebremariam
    @belowasmelashgebremariam2 жыл бұрын

    Kemey