View in Browser: https://lists.minnstate.edu/scripts/WA-MINNSTATE.EXE?A2=ZOOM-USERS;2b6bf286.2104p ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### In this Newsletter * Minimum Version Requirements * New Features * Account Consolidation * Stay Connected ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### Minimum Version Requirements As of <b>May 24th, 2021</b>, individuals with older Zoom clients will be prompted to update to a recent version of the client before joining a session. This requirement will allow for a more consistent experience and ensure that participants have access to the features recently implemented by Zoom. The Zoom application can be updated manually by clicking on the profile icon in the top right corner of the client and selecting <b>check for updates</b>. The latest version can also be obtained from <a href="https://zoom.us/download">Zoom's download center</a>. The update usually takes less than 1 minute to complete and can be done in advance. Managed devices may require administrative permissions to complete the process, so please plan accordingly. <b>Updating your client regularly will avoid any potential disruption of service.</b> READ MORE: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362233-Upgrade-update-to-the-latest-version New Features Zoom is continuously working at improving their product. If you have an idea for product enhancement feel free to use their <a href= "https://zoom.us/feed"> online submission form</a>. Some highlighted features from recent releases include: <ul> <li><a href="https://blog.zoom.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Vanishing-Pen-GIF.gif"> Vanishing Pen Annotations</a><li><a href ="https://blog.zoom.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Emoji-Set-GIF.gif">Full Emoji Suite for Reactions</a><li><a href= "https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362153-Sharing-your-screen-content-or-second-camera">Shared Content Indicator</a> and <a href="https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360059564372">Detailed Privacy Notifications</a><li><a href="https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002595343-Video-enhancements">Improved Virtual Backgrounds and Studio Effects</a><a href="https://blog.zoom.us/introducing-zoom-immersive-view/"><li>New and Customized Immersive Views</a> READ MORE: https://zoom.us/whatsnew Account Consolidation Zoom now has the option to consolidate accounts that are associated with our specific domain email addresses. Any personal Zoom accounts using our school email addresses will be required to join the educational <a href="https://minnstate.zoom.us"> https://minnstate.zoom.us </a>instance or be prompted to change their email address. The <a href ="https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360035969131-Account-consolidation-with-associated-domains">consolidation prompts</a> at login for individuals not in our official educational instances will begin on<b> May 24th, 2021</b>. Users will then be required to use their active <a href =" https://asanewsletter.org/zoom-sign-in/">StarID credentials to access the service</a>. READ MORE: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/360035969131-Account-consolidation-with-associated-domains Stay Connected The <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3a132fdf53722041209e620bb2cb11c84d%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=1dc082ae-96d7-4f0d-a869-2f093fd386aa&tenantId=5011c7c6-0ab4-46ab-9ef4-fae74a921a7f">SO-Zoom-Users-Team site</a> has multiple channels. Make sure you subscribe to all activity notifications if you want to stay informed in real-time. The community actively supports best practices, service updates, and troubleshooting techniques on educational use cases. READ MORE: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/manage-notifications-in-teams-1cc31834-5fe5-412b-8edb-43fecc78413d ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### Unsubscribe: https://lists.minnstate.edu/scripts/WA-MINNSTATE.EXE?SUBED1=ZOOM-USERS ############################ To unsubscribe from the ZOOM-USERS list: write to: mailto:[log in to unmask] or click the following link: https://LISTS.MINNSTATE.EDU/scripts/WA-MINNSTATE.EXE?SUBED1=ZOOM-USERS&A=1