Breakout rooms offer an excellent opportunity for fostering small group discussions and collaborative efforts within a Zoom meeting. In this piece, we’ll walk you through the steps to set up and oversee breakout rooms in Zoom.
Creating Breakout Rooms
To create breakout rooms, first open the Zoom app on your device and start a meeting. Once the meeting is underway, click on the “Breakout Rooms” button located in the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
A pop-up window will appear, allowing you to customize the breakout rooms. You can choose how many rooms you want to create and assign participants manually or automatically. You can also give each room a unique name to help participants identify their group.
Once you have configured the settings for your breakout rooms, click on the “Create Breakout Rooms” button to initiate the process. Zoom will then automatically assign participants to their respective rooms and notify them of the change.
Managing Breakout Rooms
As the meeting host, you have the ability to monitor and interact with each breakout room. To do this, click on the “Breakout Rooms” button again and select “Join” next to any room you want to enter. You can also switch between rooms by clicking on the “Switch to” option.
If you need to communicate with all participants in the breakout rooms, use the “Broadcast a message to all” feature. This will send a message to everyone in all breakout rooms simultaneously.
Conclusion
Breakout rooms are an effective way to enhance engagement and collaboration during Zoom meetings. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can create and manage breakout rooms with ease, ensuring a successful and productive meeting experience for all participants.