Using Zoom Video Conferencing
Thank you for booking an online session with me. I use Zoom for online sessions because it is easy to use, protects your privacy and if you have your video on it can feel just like we are in the same room.
There are a few things to consider to get yourself ready for online sessions:
- Where will you be? It is important that you have complete privacy and no interruptions for our sessions. It needs to be quiet and comfortable as you will be there for 50 minutes. Consider the lighting, if we are using video it would be best if it is well lit so I can see you. Also keep in mind that I will be able to see some of the room around you. Please make sure you are comfortable with your choice of location.
- What will you use? Zoom works on your laptop through your browser (so you don’t need to download anything) and can work on your phone or tablet if you download their free app from your app store. Whatever you use make sure it is fully charged and that you have some way of supporting it or propping it up. You will not want to hold it for the whole 50 minutes.
- Video or no video? I will admit it. I like sessions with the video on because it allows me to see your facial expression and some of your body language but I know some people hate it. I’m not going to cause you anxiety by forcing you to use it so we can go voice only if you would prefer. Follow this link to see how to switch your video on and off.
Tech stuff
Before our session I will send you a link to our personal meeting. If you are on a laptop you simply follow the link a few minutes before our session and I will join you when we are due to start.
If you are using your phone or tablet you download the zoom app first and sign up for a free account and then follow the link a few minutes before our session starts.
To get the BEST connection possible it is great if you can connect to your broadband via an ethernet cable rather than relying on wifi. Wifi is fine 90% of the time so don’t worry if you can’t do this but it does go wrong occasionally and that can be very frustrating so if you can then please do plug in to the broadband router.
Test your sound and camera. In this video I show you how to check your sound and camera are working. This can be a good idea if you haven’t used zoom before.
I hope all of this makes sense. Please do have a look at this two minute video if you need any clarification.
I look forward to seeing you online!