With classes online, Zoom is a popular tool for remote learning, teaching, and collaboration at Texas State. You might have heard of incidents of “Zoom bombing” from other universities that also use the software. “Zoom bombing” occurs when disruptive individuals
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Remote learning: College life online
It may seem like this semester has taken an unexpected turn, but don’t worry! Believe it or not, there are many that were prepared for these temporary changes, including ITAC. As a student, I understand the confusion you may feel towards the weeks following spring
5 remote tech services for TXST students
All classes are online starting next week and the Division of Information Technology (DOIT) has your back! Here are our top five DOIT services to help TXST students transition to remote learning. All of these services, and more than 100
Remote learning: Best practices
With the extended spring break coming to an end, it’s time to start preparing yourself for online classes. Although it may be nice to sit back and watch video chats of your lectures, it’s critical that you present yourself as professional as
Zoom: The Power Behind a Backdrop
If you’ve had to deal with large meeting calls or webinars at Texas State, then chances are, you’re familiar with the video chat software Zoom. With a stylish and easy-to-use interface, it’s no wonder that Zoom is the popular choice for web conferencing.
When the time comes to set up the webcam, you immediately become aware of your environment, no matter if you’re at a coffee shop, in a cube farm at work, or your residence hall. I don’t know about you guys, but I’d rather not have my coworkers or my roommate bobbing in the back of my important conference call. Luckily for us, Zoom has a fantastic feature allowing the incorporation of a virtual background, no green screen necessary.
In addition to Zoom’s wide array of features—from screen recording to adding up to five hundred participants in one conference call—you’re able to easily enable a virtual background no matter where you are. This protects anyone who could get caught up behind my webcam from being unwillingly broadcasted to the entire call, making meetings a breeze to do anywhere throughout the day.
Zoom allows the use of any pictures available on your computer, which means darting back and forth between study rooms to find a presentable environment isn’t an issue anymore. Plus, setting your virtual background is super easy! Add an image of your choice and you’re good to go. You, your meeting constituents, and everyone in your general surroundings will benefit from the ease of privacy.
Besides, who doesn’t love a good personalized background? Whether you’re needing a professional, blank background or want to goof around with some colleagues—Zoom’s virtual backgrounds are what everyone needs to spice up their workday. From privacy to general customization, you’ve got to try it!
Eva Nobles is a freshman majoring in advertising and a student employee in the IT Assistance Center.