Zoom breakout rooms provide an excellent opportunity for small group discussions and teamwork activities in virtual meetings. Nonetheless, overseeing these breakout rooms can pose difficulties, particularly when dealing with several sessions at the same time. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of designating co-hosts in Zoom breakout rooms to enhance your session management.
Step 1: Start a Meeting
To begin with, start a meeting on Zoom as the host. Once the meeting is started, click on the “Breakout Rooms” button in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen.
Step 2: Create Breakout Rooms
In the “Breakout Rooms” window, you can create as many breakout rooms as you need. You can also customize the number of participants in each room and assign a co-host to each room.
Step 3: Assign Co-Hosts
To assign a co-host to a breakout room, click on the “Assign” button next to the room name. In the drop-down menu, select the participant you want to assign as a co-host. You can also choose to assign multiple co-hosts to each room.
Step 4: Start Breakout Rooms
Once you have assigned co-hosts to all the breakout rooms, click on the “Start” button to launch the rooms. Participants will be automatically assigned to their respective rooms and can begin their discussions.
Step 5: Monitor Breakout Rooms
As the host or co-host, you can monitor the breakout rooms by clicking on the “Breakout Rooms” button in the toolbar. You can also join any room to observe the discussion or provide assistance if needed.
When you are ready to end the breakout rooms, click on the “End” button in the “Breakout Rooms” window. Participants will be automatically returned to the main meeting room.
Conclusion
Assigning co-hosts in Zoom breakout rooms can help you manage your sessions more effectively and ensure that participants have a positive experience. By following these steps, you can create and assign breakout rooms with ease, monitor the discussions, and end the sessions when needed.
