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Zoombie

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:23:44 GMT

Noun.
Definition: An undead creature which was once human but has spent too much time in Zoom meetings.

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So is "I'm not a cat a meme yet?"

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:45:53 GMT

https://slate.com/human-interest/2021/02/zoom-court-cat-video-interview.html

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Zoom offers daily webinars for getting started

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 11:48:58 GMT

Topic
Getting Started with Zoom Meetings
Description
Ready to start using Zoom, but need some help? Drop-in for our daily (Mon-Fri) quick starts! A Zoom expert will take you through a 45-minute high-level tour of Zoom and cover the basics to get you up and running. It’s as simple as logging in, scheduling a meeting, and finding the controls. Start Zooming today! Stick around to get all your burning questions answered through live Q&A!
Webinar registration
https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Qkc7KpkNSFOdlTwpZkGFlQ?zcid=1664&zcid=1642#the-main-content

You can also find more information on the Zoom Blog
https://blog.zoom.us/

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Zoom, Narrator, free accessibility fundamentals course, and playing two audio sources in one headset

Thu, 28 May 2020 13:54:17 GMT

What Can You Do In a Zoom Meeting?
WebFriendlyHelp has posted two previous articles on Zoom accessibility, which I included in my
Zoom resources for visually impaired users post
https://kestrell.dreamwidth.org/319648.html
but here is a post which lists shortcuts for Windows, Mac, iOS, and even using the tones on the DTMF dial pad of a phone
https://webfriendlyhelp.com/what-can-you-do-in-a-zoom-meeting/

"Accessibility Fundamentals" is a free online course by Microsoft
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/accessibility-fundamentals/
Narrator, May 2020 Edition
Microsoft's built-in screen reader has received many new enhancement: this complete guide teaches you how to use it.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/22798/windows-10-complete-guide-to-narrator

Jonathan Mosen has released Mosen at Large Episode 38 of his podcast, and it is packed with all sorts of technology info, including what to do about the latest Apple bug and a discussion of the latest accessibility features in Android 11. After a trip down memory lane reminiscing about old-school talking clocks, there is an extended discussion of ways to have two separate sound sources feed into separate ears of a single set of earphones.
https://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/f/a/4/fa47f5f807717845/malp0038_Some_are_being_locked_out_of_iOS_apps_Android_about_to_improve_significantly_for_blind_users_working_from_home_with_multiple_talking_devices_and_your_memories_of_talking_clocks_of_the_past.mp3?c_id=73731161&cs_id=73731161&destination_id=655755&expiration=1590678400&hwt=b58520f82cadc24549500b58912161bc

here is another answer to the playing two sound sources in separate ears question, but only if working with simultaneous Windows programs
Windows can play app audio on different speakers and headphones at once
https://www.reviewgeek.com/40791/icdk-windows-can-play-app-audio-on-different-speakers-and-headphones-at-once/

American Council of the Blind archives its past Zoom calls, many of which focus on accessible technology, but also include topics such as meditation and cooking.
http://www.acbradio.org/acb-events

Note: I find out about many of these resources from Top Tech Tidbits
https://www.toptechtidbits.com/
which is a weekly newsletter focusing on accessible technology for visually impaired people. You can subscribe to the newsletter on the page listed above.

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Zoom resources for visually impaired users

Thu, 14 May 2020 19:05:21 GMT

During the Covid-19 quarantine, many schools, offices, and social groups have turned to the Zoom conferencing software for online meetings.

For a visually impaired user, Zoom, with all its buttons and settings, can seem intimidating, but there are many resources to assist visually impaired computer and smartphone users to access Zoom.

First of all, it is recommended that you
download
https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting
and install
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/207373866-Zoom-Installers
the free Zoom app onto whatever device you are going to use, such as your Windows PC, Mac, iPhone, Android, etc. This will not only give you access to additional features, but make joining meetings easier.

If you are comfortable exploring Zoom on your own, you can find the list of
Zoom Hot keys and keyboard shortcuts here
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-Zoom
( Read more... )

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List of Zoom hot keys and keyboard shortcuts

Fri, 08 May 2020 12:43:51 GMT

Plus a couple more resources:

Zoom Hot keys and keyboard shortcuts
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-Zoom

Zoom 101 by Perkins eLearning
https://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/zoom-101-basic-steps-using-zoom

The Carroll Center for the Blind is also offering
remote and face-to-face Zoom instruction.
https://carroll.org/remote-instruction-and-support-topics-during-covid-19/

Finally, here is more about that new ebook about Zoom for visually impaired users:

Getting Started with Zoom Meetings: A Guide for Jaws, NVDA, and iPhone Voiceover Users
by Heather Thomas, Accessibility Services Associate at the Carroll Center
Price: $18
This is a step-by-step text-based guide for screen reader users.
Topics covered include: Initial setup on the PC and iPhone; the basics of participating in meetings; scheduling meetings and inviting participants; strategies for hosting meetings and managing participants; and other useful features like sharing your screen, chatting, and making recordings. A list of important keyboard shortcuts is also included.
Read more at
https://carroll.org/product/getting-started-with-zoom-meetings/?bblinkid=220991595&bbemailid=21485714&bbejrid=1483340570

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Free audiobook about Zoom for blind users

Wed, 06 May 2020 14:49:39 GMT

Jonathan Mozen is offering free downloads of his audiobook _Meet Me Accessibly_
here
https://mosen.org/zoom/

Also, today Heather Thomas released an ebook for blind users using Zoom titled _Getting Started with Zoom_, and it can be purchased through the Carroll Center online store at
https://carroll.org/store/

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