Sharing Screens and Breakout Rooms in Zoom

These are commonly used features when using Zoom in a class. 

Screen sharing

This is a good way to show a PowerPoint presentation or other demonstration. You can share any app you want. It's best to share apps, and not your entire desktop. 

  • You can even play video. Remember to click the "Share Sound" and "Optimize for Video Clip" if you do.
    Screenshot of the optimize video playing icon in Zoom.
  • If you're sharing a browser, check to make sure there aren't any open tabs you might be embarrassed about. (Bookmark that Tears for Fears page for a different time.)
  • Sharing Your Screen How-to Guide Links to an external site.

Breakout rooms

If you have students break out into small groups in class, Zoom breakouts do the same thing.