Creating breakout rooms in Zoom is an excellent method for enabling small group discussions and collaborative tasks. This article will walk you through the steps to set up breakout rooms in Zoom.
Step 1: Start a Meeting
To begin, start a meeting on Zoom by clicking on the “New Meeting” button or joining an existing meeting. Once you are in the meeting, click on the “Breakout Rooms” icon located in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen.
Step 2: Create Breakout Rooms
After clicking on the “Breakout Rooms” icon, you will be prompted to create breakout rooms. You can either manually assign participants to specific rooms or let Zoom automatically assign them. To manually assign participants, click on the “Assign” button and drag and drop participants into different rooms. Alternatively, if you want Zoom to automatically assign participants, click on the “Automatically” button.
Step 3: Set Breakout Room Options
Once you have created your breakout rooms, you can customize various options such as the duration of the breakout session, whether participants can leave and rejoin the room, and whether they can chat with other participants outside their group. To access these options, click on the “Options” button located in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen.
Step 4: Start Breakout Rooms
After setting up your breakout rooms and customizing the options, you can start the breakout session by clicking on the “Start Breakout” button. Participants will be automatically assigned to their respective rooms and can begin their discussions or collaborative activities.
Step 5: Monitor Breakout Rooms
While participants are in their breakout rooms, you can monitor their progress by clicking on the “Breakout Rooms” icon again and selecting “Room” to view a list of all the rooms. You can also join any room to listen in on the discussion or provide assistance if needed.
Step 6: End Breakout Rooms
When it’s time to end the breakout session, click on the “Breakout Rooms” icon again and select “End All Rooms.” Participants will be automatically returned to the main meeting room.
Conclusion
Breaking out groups in Zoom is a powerful tool for facilitating small group discussions and collaborative activities. By following these simple steps, you can create breakout rooms, customize options, monitor progress, and end the session with ease.
