How to Use Zoom for Classroom Wireless Presentation

Purpose

This document provides step-by-step instructions for using Zoom with a classroom AV system so students and other contributors can wirelessly share digital content, including documents, whiteboards, videos, presentations, and websites.

Scope

This document applies to Palomar College classroom users who use the lectern Windows PC and Zoom for wireless presentation and screen sharing.

Procedure

Step 1 - Turn On the Classroom AV System

From the lectern touch screen control panel, turn on the AV system.

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Screenshot showing the classroom AV touch panel startup screen with the power button highlighted by a red arrow. Select the power button to turn on the AV system.

Step 2 - Sign In to the Lectern Windows PC

Note: If the PC does not appear on the projector or computer monitor, physically turn on the computer using the power button on the front of the computer below the keyboard tray.

Step 3 - Confirm the PC Video Source

The AV system will default to the lectern Windows PC as the video source.

Note: If you switched from another video source, such as the document camera, select PC as the input source on the left side of the touch panel.

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Screenshot showing the classroom Extron touch panel with PC selected as the input source on the left side. The PC source button is highlighted.

Step 4 - Start a Zoom Session

Create and start a new Zoom session.

Note the Zoom Meeting ID or passcode if a passcode is enabled.

Step 5 - Have Students or Contributors Join

Students and other contributors must join Palomar WiFi to connect to the internet.

Have them join the Zoom session that is already in progress.

Step 6 - Share a Screen or Application

After joining the Zoom session, students or contributors can select Share Screen to share their screen or a specific application.

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Screenshot showing the Zoom meeting toolbar with the green Share Screen button highlighted by a red arrow.

Step 7 - Stop Sharing

Select Stop Share when you are finished sharing content.

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Screenshot showing the Zoom screen-sharing toolbar with the red Stop Share button highlighted by a red arrow.

Need Help?

If you experience issues, submit a ticket through helpdesk (https://help.palomar.edu/)