Zoom

Internal Communications Guidelines

What is it?

Zoom is a cloud platform for video and offering conferencing, online meetings, and chat. Zoom is the preferred web conferencing solution for Carnegie Mellon University.

Who is the audience?

All students, faculty and staff have access to a CMU Zoom license with their Andrew userID and password.

How do I use it?

Visit the Zoom page on the Computing Services website to get started.

Best practices include:

  • Muting your mic when you are not speaking.
  • Using video option to enhance connectivity with your audience (unless otherwise instructed)
  • Looking at your webcam, not at the screen
  • Using the chat to moderate discussion for a large group

To sum up:

Use Zoom for your video conference needs.