{"id":4424,"date":"2023-01-31T23:43:42","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T23:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/knowledgebase\/?p=4424"},"modified":"2023-03-02T21:55:57","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T21:55:57","slug":"zoom-ways-to-use-avatars-in-your-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/knowledgebase\/zoom-ways-to-use-avatars-in-your-class\/","title":{"rendered":"Zoom &#8211; Ways to use avatars in your class"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This article includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"#why-use-avatars\">Why use avatars in your class<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-create-your-avatar\">How to create your avatar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-to-rename-participants\">How to rename participants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#create-videos\">Create instructional videos using avatars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#related-articles\">Related articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-use-avatars\">Why use avatars in your class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Avatars enable you to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4642184011917\">replace your appearance with a 3D virtual avatar<\/a> that mirrors your head movements and facial expressions. Avatars are an easy and entertaining way to engage with your meeting attendees and add a bit of fun. Avatars also provide a good middle ground for users who don\u2019t want to turn on their camera, but still want to leverage the power of body language and facial expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avatars and virtual spaces are great for when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Don\u2019t want to be seen eating but still want to show that you\u2019re present and engaged<\/li><li>Want to present more dynamically than an off-camera static profile picture<\/li><li>Are looking for fun activity during your Zoom class<\/li><li>Provides an inclusive opportunity for students that don&#8217;t feel comfortable being on camera<\/li><li>Reduces classroom power dynamics between instructor and students via a fun virtual space. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Zoom_avatar_group.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Zoom_avatar_group-1024x400.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of several avatar characters. \" class=\"wp-image-4494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Zoom_avatar_group-1024x400.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Zoom_avatar_group-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Zoom_avatar_group-768x300.jpg 768w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Zoom_avatar_group-1536x599.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Zoom_avatar_group-60x23.jpg 60w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Zoom_avatar_group-150x59.jpg 150w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/Zoom_avatar_group.jpg 1866w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-create-your-avatar\">How to create your avatar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Go to your video settings and click  Backgrounds and Effects<\/li><li>Click Avatars. Note, if you do not see this option, <a href=\"https:\/\/udenver.zoom.us\/\">update your Zoom software<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Location.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"838\" src=\"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Location-1024x838.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Location-1024x838.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Location-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Location-768x629.jpg 768w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Location-1536x1257.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Location-60x49.jpg 60w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Location-150x123.jpg 150w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Location.jpg 1566w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customize your avatar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many avatar design attributes to help you customize your own unique avatar. You can have many avatar personas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Customize.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Customize-1024x835.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Customize-1024x835.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Customize-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Customize-768x626.jpg 768w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Customize-1536x1252.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Customize-60x49.jpg 60w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Customize-150x122.jpg 150w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom-Avatar-Customize.jpg 1582w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-to-rename-participants\">How to rename participants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At DU, our Zoom system does not allow meeting participants to rename themselves. However, here are some ways to rename participants: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A Zoom host can rename themselves during an active meeting<\/li><li>A Zoom co-host rename themselves during a meeting<\/li><li>A Zoom host rename their meeting participants<\/li><li>Can Zoom participants rename themselves during a meeting? False<\/li><li>Can Zoom participant can rename themselves via the web DU Zoom portal? True, but it has to be done before the Zoom meeting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"create-videos\">Create instructional videos using avatars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your avatar to create instructional or presentation videos.  Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open up your Zoom software on your computer<\/li><li>Create your avatar and upload a virtual background. <\/li><li>Get your slides ready. <\/li><li>Click on the More button and then select Record to the Cloud or Record on this Computer. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom_Avatars-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom_Avatars-1024x534.jpg\" alt=\"Zoom Avatars Record Zoom Video\" class=\"wp-image-4491\" width=\"952\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom_Avatars-1024x534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom_Avatars-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom_Avatars-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom_Avatars-1536x801.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom_Avatars-2048x1067.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom_Avatars-60x31.jpg 60w, https:\/\/otl.du.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Zoom_Avatars-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaspace.du.edu\/media\/Training+Videos+Tips+for+using+DU+Zoom+%26+MediaSpace+-+Part+1A++Why+Create+Trainings+and+Zoom+Recording+Tips\/1_8stno3dm\">How to create training videos using Zoom and DU MediaSpace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-articles\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/11771290930957-Enabling-Avatars-for-meetings-and-webinars\">Zoom Avatars Requirements and Activation<\/a> <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.zoom.us\/4-new-features-to-make-meetings-better-in-the-new-year\/\">Zoom Avatars <\/a><\/li><li>Free and copyright free virtual backgrounds and photos &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\">Pexels<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\">Unsplash <\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article includes: Why use avatars in your class How to create your avatar How to rename participants Create instructional videos using avatars Related articles Why use avatars in your class Avatars enable you to replace your appearance with a 3D virtual avatar that mirrors your head movements and facial expressions. 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