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Zoom Announcements & Feature Releases for University of Utah Users

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Announcements

Digital Learning Technologies will be changing the Zoom client minimum version requirement for the campus Zoom account to 6.1.11 on December 16, 2024

After the change, users with Zoom versions older than 6.1.11 will be prompted to update their clients. To upgrade the app, select the “Update” button in the prompt window.

If you manage lab or staff computers and devices, please ensure that you have pushed out the Zoom update and notified your users about the change.

If you have any questions, please contact the DLT Help Desk at 801-581-6112 or [email protected].
 

New Zoom Feature Releases

Zoom 6.0.0 - Zoom's latest update adds new features to the Zoom meeting interface and brands the Zoom app "Zoom Workplace." See linked release notes for more information.

Broadcast Screen Share & Mic Audio to Breakout Rooms - Meeting hosts can share information to participants in breakout rooms from the main session.  This includes screen sharing, chat messages and mic audio.

Save Custom Gallery View Order Meeting hosts can save the customized gallery view order for subsequent meetings.

Automatic Updates for Zoom Client - Users can now set their Zoom client to update automatically when new updates are available.

Slide Control - During a presentation, the person who is sharing can allow others to control the PowerPoint or Keynote slide presentation.

Transfer Meetings Between Devices - Users can transfer a meeting to another device without leaving the meeting.

Immersive View - Places meeting participants within a virtual background to recreate the feel of a classroom or conference room.

Focus Mode - Allows hosts/co-hosts to view all participants' camera/share screens while participants can only see their own.

Zoom Training Webinars

Zoom Learning Center - Zoom offers training webinars regularly through their Learning Center.

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