Zoom teleconferencing is coming to WSU July 9 for all WSU students, faculty, and staff.
With features including automatic, searchable transcription service, audio and video transmission, and a Touch Up My Appearance option with virtual backgrounds, users can meet via desktop or mobile application from virtually anywhere, anytime.
End user training will be held Tuesday, June 25 for all interested, and pre-registration is not required. Training topics include:
- Accessing features and tools within Zoom
- Scheduling Zoom meetings directly from Outlook
- Utilization of both the desktop and mobile platforms
Two training times are offered with identical content; the first from 9–10:30 a.m. and again from 1–2:30 p.m. at the following campuses and locations:
- Pullman: Spark G45
- Everett: Classroom 354
- Vancouver: ECS 125
- Tri‑Cities: TFLO 210
- Spokane: SAC 345 (morning session), SNRS 203 (afternoon session)
- Extension offices not located near a campus and wishing to join a conference room for one of the sessions, please contact vc.admin@wsu.edu
A recorded version of end user training will be available online following the June 25 training sessions.
Zoom is a cloud software as a service (SaaS) telecommunication tool that eliminates barriers created by schedules, distance, or licenses. Long-term benefits of Zoom include reduced teleconferencing costs and more standardized teleconferencing process and equipment requirements throughout WSU locations. The new software supports both the business and academic needs of WSU across numerous applications including Blackboard Learn, the new cloud network authentication system, and integrates well with Office 365.
For assistance with any questions or to request advanced technical support training , please email vc.admin@wsu.edu.
For more information on the Zoom implementation and FAQs, please visit its.wsu.edu/zoom.
