Combined Zoom Room Classroom System Guide

Simulcast zoom presentation

This Guide explains how to start a Combined Zoom room using the Classrooms (1000, 2000, and 2250) in the 426 N.Ingalls Building. If you have additional questions or need assistance for a class please reach out to UMSN-IT either by phone 734.764.6300 or via email nursing-help@umich.edu

How to Start a Combined Zoom Room Classroom Session

From the Class Control Room (Instructor Room)

Step 1 - Join Zoom Room Session using Polycom Touch Panel

On the Polycom press the "New meeting" button

Step 2 - Combine Classroom AV using Crestron Touch Panel

Wake the Crestron touch panel by pressing the “Press to Begin” button
Press Configure
Press the link button for each room you wish to combine with the control room
Press Start to combine the rooms
Sign into the lectern computer (Main Room) and bring up any content you wish to share

From the Class Auxiliary Room(s) (GSI/Co-Instructor/IA Room)

Wait until the Instructors Room initializes the room combine (indicated by a yellow border)
On the Polycom press the "Join" button and enter the class control room meeting ID based on the Main room (listed below)

How to End a Combined Zoom Room Classroom Session

From the Control Room (Instructor Room)

To turn off the Room select “End” on the Polycom touch panel
Select the Red power button on the Crestron touch panel

From Auxiliary Room(s) (GSI/Co-Instructor/IA Room)

To turn off the Room select “End” on the Polycom touch panel, and the Red power button on the Crestron touch panel

Managing Combined Zoom Room Classroom Content

How to view your presentation and notes with your laptop in the Control Room (Instructor Room)

Follow the same steps outlined above in "How to Start a Combined Zoom Room Classroom Session" Plug the HDMI video cable into your laptop Under the Select Content panel > Select Aux Cables
When you bring up a power point on your laptop you can share your presentation. If the screens are swapped (showing your notes on the Projectors) press the Display Settings button on your notes Screen then select Swap Presenter View and Slide Show