A number of our groups started using Zoom during Lockdown, some are continuing to use it occasionally.

Using Zoom

Zoom has been recommended by the Third Age Trust for online meetings. Zoom includes 'tools' for managing meetings and sharing information. It can be used on desktop/laptop computers, tablets and smart phones.

The organiser of a Zoom meeting is known as the 'host'. The host invites other participants by emailing a link to the meeting.

Groups can use the free version of Zoom to hold meetings of up to 40 minutes - after this time, the meeting will end, however in practice another meeting can be started immediately, allowing groups to meet for longer than 40 minutes with a short break between each session. Ripon U3A no longer has a Zoom licence (to allow longer meetings), but a number of groups have acquired their own licence, sharing the cost between group members.

Please send the Webmaster a message via the Contact page if you would like further information on using Zoom or hosting a meeting.