How to Attend an SDP Class Via Zoom

​The following guidelines below will help you get ready for your Syzygy Dance Project online class.

24 Hours Before Class Starts:

1. Install Zoom on the Device you will Use to Attend Class. 

To Install Zoom on Your Computer--

• Download the Zoom Client for Meetings app from from the Zoom Download Center at the Zoom Download page: https://zoom.us/download. Note the location on your computer where the ZoomInstaller.exe file (e.g. desktop, downloads, etc.) is being saved.

• Once the download is complete, locate the ZoomInstaller.exe file and double click on it. Follow the installation prompts.

• Once Zoom is installed, you will need to setup a free Zoom account, which can be set up via the Zoom website at https://zoom.us/signup. 
• ​For more information on using Zoom on a computer, go to: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/getting-started?id=getting_started.

To Install Zoom on Your Mobile Device--

• Install the Zoom app click on one of these linked locations: Apple iOS Mobile Devices | Android Mobile Devices
• Follow the prompts for installing the Zoom app on your mobile device.​
• Once the Zoom app is installed, you will need to setup a free Zoom account, which can be set up via the Zoom website at https://zoom.us/signup. ​
• For more information on using Zoom on a mobile device, go to: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0060564.

1 Hour Before Class Starts:

2. Test your Zoom Connection.

Zoom offers a "mock" test meeting where you can confirm that your Zoom installation is successful, test your internet connection, microphone, and camera as needed for a Zoom event--

• Go to: https://zoom.us/test​
• Click on the [join] button. ​
• Click on [Open Zoom Meetings] or [Launch Meeting].​
• A "connecting" message will appear before a window with your image will appear. You have the choice to either {Join with Video] or [Join without Video]. Click on the [Join with Video] button.

Wireless Connection--

If you are experiencing delays, a frozen screen, poor quality audio, or getting disconnected from Zoom while using a WiFi connection, try the following: 

• Check your Internet bandwidth using an online speed test, such as Speedtest @ https://www.speedtest.net. A good download speed for most households is 10 Mbps per person and a good upload speed to shoot for is 5 Mbps.
• Try to connect your device directly to your router via WiFi cable.
• Try bringing your computer or mobile device closer to your WiFi router.
• Check how many users are currently active on your WiFi network. Is someone playing online games or downloading?