3. Hosting Online Classes (Zoom, etc.)
Using Zoom as a Constitution Coach: Start-to-Finish
(by Coach Support Team Rep: Giulia Giampa)
Part One: Creating your Zoom or Online Sharing Link
Many of our Constitution Coaches have friends across the nation they would like to invite to a class or local friends who, due to current conditions, aren’t comfortable or able to attend classes in-person. Of the current options, for hosting classes online, Zoom continues to be our recommended platform.
Part Two: Starting and Hosting a Zoom/Online Sharing Class
Please view both of the tutorial videos above for a start-to-finish walkthrough of what it looks like to setup and input your Zoom/Online Sharing link, start your class, share your screen with audio & video optimized, stop your screen share, and how to end your Zoom/Online meeting!
Quick note on ‘hybrid’ classes: Some coaches offer ‘hybrid’ classes with a mix of people attending in-person while others join via Zoom at the same time. While this option does involve the need for a bit more technical savvy, it is doable, especially with a little practice… though you’ll definitely want to practice! Speaking of…
Important: We highly recommend connecting with a friend or fellow coach to do a ‘dry run’ test of your set-up prior to your first class. This will help you to be more comfortable and confident and ensure your system/settings are correct for sharing your audio and video. Need a Coach Mentor? Click here to request one!
Did you know you can invite Rick to Zoom in to your class? If interested, click the link below, check your eligibility requirements at the top, then complete the brief Google Form to submit your request!
Request Rick to Zoom into Your Class
Handy Reference: Quick Start Guide to Hosting a Class on Zoom by RaShell Southerland
How to Host a Dual ‘In-Person + Zoom’ Class on Zoom by Reagan Green
If already a seasoned pro on Zoom, there is nothing particularly unusual with how we utilize the platform, but for those who are unfamiliar and/or if some additional refreshers would be helpful, you can check out more Zoom tutorials available by clicking here.
The segments you will want to be particularly familiar with are:
Note: There are many other Zoom tutorials available, but these are the ones you’ll need to be the most familiar with to effectively use Zoom as a Constitution Coach!
If you need some extra help using Zoom, please send an email to: [email protected] or look for an upcoming Coach Training Call focused on this topic (Schedule/Announcements for upcoming Training opportunities included in weekly Coach emails).
How to Use OBS.Ninja to Stream Videos: Free Alternative to Zoom
(by Constitution Coach: Cathleen Griffeth)