Zoom is USD's web video conferencing platform. It provides remote conferencing services using cloud computing. Zoom offers communications software that combines video conferencing, online meetings, chat, and mobile collaboration.
New features and latest updates:
Zoom Survey (Spring 2025)
"Zoom survey" or "Zoom quiz" refers to the feature within the Zoom platform that allows users to create and administer quick polls or questions to
participants during a meeting.
Zoom Calendar (Spring 2025)
Zoom Calendar is a feature that allows users to manage their Zoom or third-party calendar accounts within the Zoom desktop app. Users can schedule and manage meetings, and see a list of their scheduled events.
Zoom Docs (Spring 2025)
Zoom docs transforms meeting content into actionable documents. With Zoom Docs, teams can not only create documents, they can also build wikis and manage workflows.
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- You can access Zoom anywhere on the web or using a desktop client.
- Zoom Meetings allow up to 300 participants to share their audio, video, chat, and screens.
- Anyone in the world can join a Zoom meeting, but only a host can start and schedule meetings.
- Zoom works on PC, Mac, Android, and iOS devices.
- Zoom integrates with Canvas.
- Zoom integrates with Google Apps.
- Zoom recordings can be stored in the cloud or on the desktop.
Requirements and Restrictions
To use Zoom, you will need:
- An Internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE).
- Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth.
- HD camera or HD camcorder with video capture card (required only for video).
- A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in (required only for video).
If your computer does not have a built-in camera and you intend to use Zoom repeatedly, we recommend purchasing a Logitech webcam. For larger conference room sessions, contact help@sandiego.edu for consultation.