Prepare to Host

Enable Host Tools and Add Polls

Host a Zoom Meeting or Webinar Quick Start Guide Links to an external site. (PSU resource)
- NOTE: Scroll down to the Enable Host Tools in the Zoom Web Portal section.
Zoom: Prepare to Host a Secure and Private Meeting Links to an external site. (PSU resource)
Conducting Polls in Meetings Links to an external site. (External resource)
- NOTE: To add a poll, you must first sign in to the Penn State Zoom Web Portal Links to an external site., enable polling in your meeting settings, create the meeting, then scroll to the bottom of the meeting page. It is a best practice to add polls in advance of your meeting.

Consider Multiple Monitors Links to an external site. (Video, 2m 43s)
Setting Up Links to an external site. (Video, 2m 23s)
- This video will give you tips and ideas for making sure you are set up and ready when it comes time to start your session.

Learn how you can use volume, tone, pace, and word choice to engage your learners.