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https://support.smsd.us/a/solutions/categories/44000807638/folders/44001206877 

Using Zoom to create Office Hours

Good Morning,
As of April 2nd, the Waiting Room feature in our account will be automatically turned on by default to enhance the control that you have over your virtual classes. Going forward, you must admit your students to the virtual classroom.

How do I admit participants into my class?
It’s simple. As the host, once you’ve started the meeting, you’ll begin to see the number of participants in your waiting room within the Manage Participants icon. Next, select Manage Participants to view the full list. Then, you’ll have the option to admit participants individually by selecting the blue Admit button next to their name or all at once with the Admit All option on the top right-hand side of your screen. 

How to Manage Your Waiting Room
Watch this 2-minute video breaking down how to manage participants. What’s more, read this blog post to learn how to secure your virtual classroom.
 Watch Now: http://click.zoom.us/e/84442/rY6gamqx5UA/bjm2k6/1470851689?h=q4FYNhuD0Y5A5Twjvx4dKSThC0USP2qH3MXthob_oi4
 Read More: http://click.zoom.us/e/84442/ur-meetings-zoom-waiting-rooms/bjm2k8/1470851689?h=q4FYNhuD0Y5A5Twjvx4dKSThC0USP2qH3MXthob_oi4

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STEPS:

1. Log into Zoom using your Google credentials (we hope to have Zoom added to Clever very soon)         
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2. Schedule a New Meeting:

1. Give name and date/times.  Make a recurring meeting for every Friday.  Require a meeting password if you desire.  Make sure to mute participants upon entry and use the auto checked waiting room so you can admit students when you are ready.

1. Save.  And then copy link in invitaiton..

1. Place into your Sign up form as Location.  Example:

More information on Zoom Waiting Rooms:

Virtual Waiting Room Turned on by Default
Starting April 2nd, the Waiting Room feature will be automatically turned on by default. For more information on adjusting your Waiting Room settings, click here. This security enhancement is one of the best ways to control who’s entering your Zoom virtual classroom by giving you the option to admit participants individually or all at once.

How to Manage Your Waiting Room
 Watch this quick video breaking down how to admit participants from your waiting room into the meeting. Watch Now →

Secure Your Meetings with Zoom Meeting Rooms
 Check out this blog post to learn best practices to secure your virtual classroom. Read More →