Using Zoom in Class

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CalArts academic policies prohibit many hybrid instruction set-ups. Faculty are not allowed to Zoom into a physical classroom to teach. However, faculty may invite a guest speaker to present to a class via Zoom. 

Zoom software is installed on classroom AV rack computers and computer lab teaching workstations, however, the classrooms and computer labs are not set up to support Zoom video conferencing. If you plan to invite a guest speaker to your class via Zoom, you will need to reserve a portable Zoom conferencing kit. This kit includes an external camera, microphone, and small speaker that can be plugged directly into a laptop or computer. 

To reserve a portable Zoom video conferencing kit, please notify the technical staff in advance by emailing 2popsupport@calarts.edu. Please include the date, time and classroom/lab in your request. A technical staff member can also assist with setting up the kit at the beginning of your class.

Setting up the Logitech Connect Portable Zoom Conferencing Kit

  1. First, log into the classroom Mac mini OR connect your laptop to the classroom AV rack via HDMI or Apple TV. For more information on how to get started with the classroom projection system, check out this 2 Pop article.
  1. The Logitech Connect portable Zoom kit includes a camera, mic and speaker. Remove the remote control from the side of the device to reveal the camera.

  1. Turn on the unit by holding down the power button on the top of the device.

  1. Connect the micro USB cable to the back of the device:

  1. Connect the opposite end of the cable (with the USB-C adapter) into the USB-C port on your laptop or computer.

  1. Once the Logitech device is connected, you may see a pop-up window on the laptop/computer asking if you want to “Allow accessory to connect.” Select Allow.

  1. On your laptop or computer, open the Zoom application. Navigate to the Zoom Workplace menu in the top bar. Select Settings…

  1. In the sidebar menu, navigate to Video. Under the Camera dropdown menu, select Connect to use the Logitech Connect webcam. This can be used to show a view of the classroom that Zoom guests can see.

  1. To configure mic and speaker settings, navigate to Audio in the sidebar menu. Under the Speaker dropdown menu, select the classroom speaker output. This is called HDMI Splitter in most sublevel classrooms. This output is called DENON RECEIVER in computer labs.

If you experience issues with audio feedback, try turning down the volume on the classroom AV rack Denon receiver. If this does not resolve the issue,switch the Zoom speaker to Connect to use the Logitech device as your sound input.

  1. Under the Microphone dropdown menu, select Connect to use the portable Logitech device as a microphone.

  1. Have a great Zoom meeting!

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