Joining the Webinars
How Does this Webinar Series Work?
This webinar series will be presented using the Zoom video conference tool. Each presentation is approximately 50 minutes long and will be presented live. Staff will facilitate live Question & Answer (Q&A) sessions throughout each presentation.
Each weekly presentation will be recorded and registered participants will receive a link to these recordings.
Live Q&A
Our speakers will give their presentation in (2) 20-minute segments, each followed by a brief 5-minute Q&A session. We will use the integrated Q&A feature which allows attendees to ask questions during the webinar and for speakers to answer their questions. You can even upvote another attendee's question!
Live Chat
In addition to the live Q&A, an integrated chat feature will allow attendees, the host, co-hosts and speakers to communicate for the duration of the webinar. Use the chat box for group or private discussions with fellow participants or technical questions related to conference connection.
How to Join
This is a virtual event. Attendees will receive instructions and links to participate upon registration. In addition to the notes below, Zoom offers additional information in the Support Center.
Make sure you’ve updated to Zoom 5.0 before the event. This version has the latest security updates and is required to connect to our events.
You do not need any special software for the course, beyond an internet browser (Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Chrome, etc) and a small free download of Zoom. You will be automatically prompted to download Zoom when joining the virtual conference, but we strongly recommending downloading the program prior to day of the event.
Connecting Your Audio
There are two ways to join meeting audio, joining via computer or joining via telephone. Please review the Zoom instructions on testing your computer or device's audio.
How to Test Joining a Zoom Meeting
If you have a slower internet speed, if may be useful to connect to Zoom through your computer for the video and screen views, but then use your landline or cell phone to connect to audio (rather than through your computer). Zoom can call your phone or you can dial into Zoom for the audio. Phone numbers are included in confirmation emails to registered participants.
Operating System and Browsers
The following operating systems and browsers are supported by Zoom.
Operating Systems
- Mac OS X with MacOS 10.7 or later
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
- Windows XP with SP3 or later, Vista with SP1 or later
- Surface PRO 2 (running Win 8.1) or Surface PRO 3 (running Win 10)
- iOS, Android and Blackberry mobile devices
Browsers
- Windows: IE 11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
- Mac: Safari 7+, Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
- Linux: Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+
If you are using an unsupported operating system you will not be able to join the live virtual conference. Visit the Zoom System Requirements page for further information.
Internet
We recommend that you use a computer with a DSL or Cable modem connection, or a mobile device with a fast connection. Satellite connection is also feasible, but may be unpredictable for participating in webinars. Zoom offers additional recommendations relative to internet bandwidth.
For slower internet speeds, it may be useful to join the virtual conference through your computer for the video and screen views, but connect to the conference audio using your phone from a landline or cell phone (instead of trying to also connect your audio through your computer).
Hardware
You DO need to have functioning speakers for the webinars but DO NOT need to have a headset or video camera. You will have the option to join the virtual conference by using your computer's integrated audio or by joining by phone.