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This page contains both video and PDF training on Bard-specific software and services.
For more information contact Karen Homan.

Zoom Security and Live Transcription (NEW)

  • Best Practices for Securing Public Zoom Meetings

    Best Practices for Securing Public Zoom Meetings


    Options for settings and on the toolbar when securing a public Zoom meeting.
     
    Best Practices for Securing Public Zoom Meetings
  • Automatic Live Transcription In Zoom

    Automatic Live Transcription In Zoom


    Automatic live transcription is now available in Zoom. Find out how to turn it on and improve its accuracy.
     
    Automatic Live Transcription In Zoom

Zoom Video Conferencing

  • Introduction to Zoom

    Introduction to Zoom


    Get a basic understanding of logging in to Zoom, using the toolbar and managing your attendees.

     
    Introduction to Zoom
  • Using the Bard Zoom Portal

    Using the Bard Zoom Portal


    The Bard Zoom portal is another way to access Zoom settings, set up and joint meetings and create a meetings on the fly.

     
    Using the Bard Zoom Portal
  • Installing the Zoom Desktop Application

    Installing the Zoom Desktop Application


    The Zoom desktop application is an application that can be downloaded and installed from the Zoom website. It enables you to schedule and join new meetings, and be notified of any upcoming meetings.

     
    Installing the Zoom Desktop Application
  • Creating a Calendar Invite for a Zoom Meeting

    Creating a Calendar Invite for a Zoom Meeting


    When you schedule a Zoom meeting, you have the option of saving it as a calendar event in Google Calendar. You can then invite people to the event which then puts the event on yours and their calendar. The invite email can also be used to retrieve the Zoom login when the meeting occurs.

     
    Creating a Calendar Invite for a Zoom Meeting
  • Sharing Your Screen in Zoom

    Sharing Your Screen in Zoom


    You and your attendees can share computer screens in Zoom and use the included annotation tools. There is also a whiteboard available.

     
    Sharing Your Screen in Zoom
  • Using the Whiteboard in Zoom

    Using the Whiteboard in Zoom


    There is an available whiteboard in Zoom with annotation tools. The annotation tools can also be used without the whiteboard.

     
    Using the Whiteboard in Zoom
  • Using Breakout Rooms in Zoom

    Using Breakout Rooms in Zoom


    Breakout rooms are a way to allow attendees to go into separate, private rooms to engage in discussion or work on separate projects. They are then returned to the main Zoom meeting. These are managed by the meeting Host.

     
    Using Breakout Rooms in Zoom
  • Creating a Poll in Zoom

    Creating a Poll in Zoom


    You can create and use a poll in Zoom to to ask single answer or multiple choice questions to your attendees. The answers are shown in real time and you can save the results in a report.

     
    Creating a Poll in Zoom
  • Hosts and Co-hosts in Zoom

    Hosts and Co-hosts in Zoom


    Hosts can give hosting or co-hosting duties to other attendees in a meeting. These roles have different capabilities. This document explains how to assign different roles to attendees.

     
    Hosts and Co-hosts in Zoom
  • Record a Presentation in Zoom

    Record a Presentation in Zoom


    You can record and save a Zoom meeting to your computer or to the Zoom cloud. There are some caveats to this process though. Meetings saved to the Zoom cloud can be linked to for your attendees, but these meetings are only saved for 60 days. This document explains how to handle different versions of the recording.

     
    Record a Presentation in Zoom

Other Documentation

  • Bard IT Tips for Home Internet

    Bard IT Tips for Home Internet


    Tips if you're having issues with your home internet.
    Bard IT Tips for Home Internet
  • Signing up for Office 365 with a Bard Email Address

    Signing up for Office 365 with a Bard Email Address


    Directions for signing up to Office 365.

     
    Signing up for Office 365 with a Bard Email Address

Google Meet Video Conferencing

  • Play, Share or Download a Recording in Google Drive

    Play, Share or Download a Recording in Google Drive


    Google Meet automatically saves a recorded meeting to Google Drive. 

     
    Play, Share or Download a Recording in Google Drive
  • Ways to Join or Create a Google Meet Meeting

    Ways to Join or Create a Google Meet Meeting


    Google Meet is an alternative to Zoom videoconferencing. It is located in G Suite.

     
    Ways to Join or Create a Google Meet Meeting
  • Schedule a Video Meeting Event from Google Calendar

    Schedule a Video Meeting Event from Google Calendar


    You can easily schedule a Google Meet using Google Calendar, which will provide all link details for you and anyone you invite.

     
    Schedule a Video Meeting Event from Google Calendar
  • Create a Contact List in Bard Gmail

    Create a Contact List in Bard Gmail


    If you are using Google Calendar to invite attendees to a Google Meet, you can create a contact list to save and use anytime.

     
    Create a Contact List in Bard Gmail
  • Creating and Recording a Google Meet Video Recording

    Creating and Recording a Google Meet Video Recording


    You can record a Google Meet meeting and have it saved directly to your Google Drive.

     
    Creating and Recording a Google Meet Video Recording
  • Share your Screen or Window During a Video Presentation

    Share your Screen or Window During a Video Presentation


    You and your attendees can share computer screens during a presentation. 

     
    Share your Screen or Window During a Video Presentation
  • Set up a Meet Video in Classroom

    Set up a Meet Video in Classroom


    If you're using Google Classroom, you can now set up a Meet video directly in Classroom.

     
    Set up a Meet Video in Classroom

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