Screen share interruptions - sharing inappropriate content with all attendees.

Solution: Press Chat then the menu (.) on bottom right to manage chat settings.

Chat interruptions - typing something inappropriate or using private chat to harass other students.

Solution: When detected, press Participants, select the individual, press Stop Video. Video interruptions - showing inappropriate video or gestures in a live or virtual background.On the pop-up, uncheck 'Allow participants to unmute themselves' Solution: Press Participants, then Mute All. Audio interruptions - unmuting and speaking to the class.Here are the 5 potential Zoom interruptions, and ways to manage each of them: Zoom-bombers' primary goal is to disrupt, embarrass, shock, display offensive images and other unacceptable behaviors. Generally, these are not people from our own community, but are people that intentionally take advantage of misconfigured settings or information that has been shared publicly. Zoom-bombing or zoom-raiding is when an unintended person joins a Zoom meeting and causes an interruption. Learn more by reading about Waiting Rooms. This additional safety measure is being mandated by Zoom in response to concerns about “zoom-bombing” or 'zoom-raiding,' which is an unwanted interruption from uninvited members or internet hackers. Zoom will soon start requiring that all meetings have a passcode or a waiting room enabled. To prevent uninvited guests from entering your Zoom meeting, you can follow these helpful tips from Zoom. Yes, when configured properly Zoom meetings are secure. Log in through Single Sign-On (SSO) using your UserID and password.

Breakout rooms, view breakout limits here.

Up to 49 participants/users shown on screen simultaneously in gallery view.

Meeting capacity of 300 web/audio/video attendees.

Video conferencing with high-definition (HD) video, audio and wireless screen-sharing.

The university-licensed Zoom accounts provide enhanced features, including:

Use our Web Conferencing comparison chart to find which tool works best for your needs. The University is committed to providing technology options for students, faculty and staff to meet their needs and preferences – providing the right technology tools, for the right use/preference, at the right time. Zoom accounts are available to all GW community members, along with the other GW supported web conferencing tools.

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