MIZAN TEPI UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS

DEPARTMENT OF IFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

A Seminar Report On
Zoom meeting technology

BY
USMAIL ALIYI…………. SCIR/338/10
JEMAL YIMER…………. SCIR/201/10
MULUGETA BEKELE…. SCIR/256/10

March, 2021
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Introduction.................................................................................................................................................1
How developed and who are the contributors........................................................................................2
How it works...........................................................................................................................................2
Advantages of Zoom meeting technology...............................................................................................4
What are the Disadvantages of Zoom meeting........................................................................................5
Application Area of Zoom meeting technology.......................................................................................5
Conclusion...............................................................................................................................................6
Reference.................................................................................................................................................7

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Figure 1: How to sign up for zoom meeting technology..............................................................................3

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Abstraction
The classroom environment, today, is completely different from the traditional classroom.
The technological component of learning is constantly growing. More and more classes are
taking place online – yet rather than simply being a substitute for classroom courses, they can be
blended with a classroom-based approach. This often offers University students more engaging
and motivating experience.
Abstract
Advances in communication technologies offer new opportunities for the conduct of qualitative
research. Among these, Zoom— an innovative videoconferencing platform—has a number of unique
features that enhance its potential appeal to qualitative and mixed-methods researchers. Although
studies have explored the use of information and communication technologies for con- ducting
research, few have explored both researcher and participant perspectives on the use of web and
videoconferencing platforms. Further, data are lacking on the benefits and challenges of using Zoom
as a data collection method. In this study, we explore the feasibility and acceptability of using Zoom
to collect qualitative interview data within a health research context in order to better understand its
suitability for qualitative and mixed-methods researchers. We asked 16 practice nurses who
participated in online qualitative interviews about their experiences of using Zoom and
concurrently recorded researcher observations. Although several participants experienced technical
difficulties, most described their interview experience as highly satisfactory and generally rated Zoom
above alternative interviewing mediums such as face-to-face, telephone, and other videoconferencing
services, platforms, and products. Findings suggest the viability of Zoom as a tool for collection of
qualitative data because of its relative ease of use, cost-effectiveness, data management features, and
security options. Further research exploring the utility of Zoom is recommended in order to
critically assess and advance innovations in online methods.

As with comparable plat- forms like Skype, Zoom offers the ability to communicate in real time
with geographically dispersed individuals via com- puter, tablet, or mobile device. However,
unlike many other VoIP technologies, Zoom possesses a number of additional advantages that
enhance its potential research utility.

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Overview
Zoom is a web conference tool that can be utilized by instructors to hold synchronous (real-
time) meetings and classes with students from any geographic location.

Features
 Ability to record class meetings for later viewing

 Virtual class sizes up to 300 student participants

 Screen Sharing

 Interactive White Board

 Lecture capture

 Ability to divide participants into breakout rooms

 Real-time Polling
Available Platforms
 Web-based: All modern browsers supported

 Desktop Application (Windows, Mac)

 Mobile App (Android, iOS)

Keywords
videoconferencing, web conferencing, technology, Zoom, qualitative methodology, online research
methods, interviews, nurses, health research

Introduction
Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing service you can use to virtually meet with others -
either by video or audio-only or both, all while conducting live chats - and it lets you record
those sessions to view later. Over half of Fortune 500 companies reportedly used Zoom in 2019
and during 2020 it hit even greater heights, racking up 227 per cent growth over the year.
Before the pandemic(Covid_19), many companies were already using the videoconferencing app
Zoom for business meetings, interviews, and other purposes. These days, many individuals
facing long days without contact with friends and family have moved to zoom for face-to-face
and group get-togethers.

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When people are talking about Zoom, you'll usually hear the following phrases: Zoom Meeting
and Zoom Room. A Zoom Meeting refers to a video conferencing meeting that's hosted using
Zoom. You can join these meetings via a webcam or phone. Meanwhile, a Zoom Room is the
physical hardware setup that lets companies schedule and launch Zoom Meetings from their
conference rooms.
Zoom Rooms require an additional subscription on top of a Zoom subscription and are an ideal
solution for larger companies.This is a quick guide for those who haven’t tried Zoom yet or who
aren’t yet familiar with its features (or who have used it with friends but want to start initiating
their own meetings).
Featuring tips on how to get started using the free version. One thing to keep in mind: while one-
to-one video calls can go as long as you want, any group calls on Zoom are limited to 40
minutes. If you want to have longer talks without interruption (and want a few extra features),
you can either pay for Zoom’s Pro plan ($14.99 a month); you can also try an alternative
videoconferencing app

Methods and Tools

How developed and who are the contributors

Early years. Zoom was founded by Eric Yuan, a former corporate vice president for Cisco
Webex. He left Cisco in April 2011 with 40 engineers to start a new company, originally named
Saasbee, Inc. ... In September 2012, Zoom launched a beta version that could host conferences
with up to 15 video participants.

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How it works
The first thing to do, of course, is to register for the service. You can do this either from your
laptop or from your mobile phone. We’ll cover the web service first.
1. Download the Zoom app to laptop, desktop, Smartphone.
2. Go to zoom’s sign up page. And follow instruction.
3. You can also sign in Google or face book account.
4. Once you’re logged in, make sure you’re on the “Home” tab, and then click the orange “New
Meeting” button in the Zoom app. Your meeting will start

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for
video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops,
telephones and room systems

7 Data Collection Methods & Tools For Research

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Figure 1: How to sign up for zoom meeting technology

Start metting know

Once you’ve registered with Zoom and installed the app, it’s simple to start a meeting.
Open the app
Click on the orange “New meeting” button if you want to start a meeting immediately. A video
window will open, and a pop-up window will ask if you want to join the meeting using your
computer’s audio and if you want to test the speaker and microphone.

SCHEDULE A MEETING

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Click on “Schedule”
A pop-up window will give you a variety of options, including the meeting topic, timing,
whether you will use a “waiting room” (in other words, whether each participant will have to ask
permission to enter the meeting), and whether it’s a recurring meeting
If you click on “Advanced options,” you can decide whether participants can join before the host
gets there, whether participants should be muted on entry, and whether you want to automatically
record the session
INVITE PEOPLE TO YOUR MEETING
You can invite people to a Zoom meeting in a few different ways. If you’re using the desktop or
mobile apps, click or tap on the Meetings tab. From there:
On the front page of the desktop app, you should see your scheduled meeting on the right side.
Click the three dots to the right of the meeting title, and then select “Copy Invitation” to copy
your Zoom meeting’s URL, ID, and phone dial-in information to your clipboard. You can then
drop it into an email or text message. You can also click the Meetings tab and click the “Copy
Invitation” button on the screen.

Advantages of Zoom meeting technology

1. Easy to Use and Deploy
Zoom is super easy to use – just download, click it, set it up, and you are off and running. This is
one of the easiest pieces of video conferencing solution business could ever deploy. It works
right off the bat, and it is a breeze for anyone to connect over Zoom and talk to a remote
colleague or customer.
Zoom connects easily across desktops, mobile devices, and room systems to seamlessly bring
together various
2. Interoperability
You can connect to a virtual meeting via desktop, laptop, & mobile devices like seamlessly.
Zoom conferencing app is compatible with every device that’s used in business to date. Zoom
app is a cross-platform conferencing tool that is capable of running on Windows, Mac, Linux,
iOS, and Android operating systems. The developer team also extends its features by adding
Zoom Rooms (a simple way to video-enabling your conference room).
Departments, offices, and remote participants.
3. Zoom makes your work more flexible
You don’t have to worry about space to start a virtual meeting anymore. Zoom in and join other
participants from anywhere you want. This communication app hands you right-on solutions to
carry out important business meetings lets you move freely without any hassles. Zoom ensures
your work is as productive as before whether you are travelling or staying at home.

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4. Better Service on Slow Connections

Handling 100 participants simultaneously zoom offers an agile environment for business
meetings and webinars. Since your data is backed up at cloud servers, you don’t have to worry
much about low-bandwidth. That said, a maximum of 100 participants can screen-share and
conduct a fruitful conversation from a remote location
5. A Centralized Platform
Zoom conferencing is not just restricted to webinars and virtual meetings. Participants can
communicate anytime through live chats in the middle of the conversation

What are the Disadvantages of Zoom meeting

1. Delayed Customer Service is a Disadvantage
In a recently published review, a user has reported bad service by the customer service
department. A service representative may take 2 to 3 days to reach you with a suggestive
solution.
2. Zoom Security Concerns- Intrusion by Outsiders
3. Cyber Attacks may shrink the number of users
If Zoom Conference Security Risks are not taken care of on time, the developing company may
face an economic backlash by losing a huge amount of users simultaneously.

Application Area of Zoom meeting technology

The most important used application area of zoom meeting technology is :
Higher education
Different company
Governmental organization
Social media etc.

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Conclusion
Generally at present different organization use zoom meeting technology.
It is the most increasing and important technology now a day.
Over half of Fortune 500 companies reportedly used Zoom in 2019 and during 2020 it hit even
greater heights, racking up 227 per cent growth over the year.
Before the pandemic(Covid_19), many companies were already using the videoconferencing app
Zoom for business meetings, interviews, and other purposes. These days, many individuals
facing long days without contact with friends and family have moved to zoom for face-to-face
and group get-together

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Reference
http://www.Zoom meeting technology arena.com
http//: www.Zoom meeting.orgon April 2, 2019
http://www.Zoom arena.com
www. Eric Yuan tutorialspoint.com
http://standards. Eric Yuan its own.zoom
Introduction to zoom meeting Developer Programs, Google
Zoom Meeting -attack-scenarios-research-paper A 2019 Trend Micro Research Paper

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