Navigating UCLA's Virtual World with UCLA Zoom

Introduction

UCLA Zoom is a web-based video conferencing platform designed to facilitate real-time communication and collaboration among individuals and groups from any location. Developed by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Zoom provides a seamless and user-friendly experience that enables users to participate in virtual meetings, webinars, and online events with ease. With its advanced features and functionalities, including screen sharing, virtual backgrounds, and recording options, UCLA Zoom has become an essential tool for remote learning, virtual office meetings, and other virtual interactions. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or staff at UCLA, or an external participant, you can easily connect with others and engage in productive discussions through the platform.

UCLA Zoom login

Note: HIPAA Zoom, available at https://ucla-hipaa.zoom.us, is exclusively reserved for CAPS employees who need to conduct meetings related to medical treatment or counseling sessions.

To get started,

1. Log in to create a UCLA Zoom account
2. Download the Zoom application on your computer or mobile device.
3. Once you have the app, choose the Sign In With SSObutton and enter “ucla” as the company domain. For campus HIPAA Zoom, enter “ucla-hipaa” to access the platform.

It's important to note that members of UCLA Health and the Health Sciences schools should use Zoom for UCLA Health, available at https://uclahs.zoom.us.

How to set up UCLA Zoom background

UCLA Zoom offers a wide range of virtual backgrounds that allow users to customize their video conferencing experience. With UCLA Zoom backgrounds, you can transform your virtual meeting space into a picturesque view of the UCLA campus, the iconic Bruin bear statue, or a variety of other UCLA-themed designs.

If you want to use the Virtual Background feature on UCLA Zoom, you need to enable it in your account settings. Here's how:

1. Log in to the UCLA Zoom web portal.
2. Go to "Settings" in the navigation menu.
3. Select the "Meeting" tab and navigate to the "Virtual Background" option under the "In Meeting (Advanced)" section. Make sure the setting is enabled.

Note that if the setting is disabled, you'll need to click the toggle to enable it. If a verification dialog appears, select "Turn On" to confirm the change. However, if the option appears grayed out, it means that it has been locked at either the group or account level, and you should contact your Zoom administrator for further assistance.

How to authorize Zoom integration with Bruin Learn

For seamless integration between Zoom and Bruin Learn, it's crucial to ensure that both platforms are linked to the same email account. To make sure your Zoom and Bruin Learn accounts are set up correctly, simply follow the steps outlined in this guide.

Check your Zoom account email

To check your UCLA Zoom account email, follow these steps:

1. Open the Zoom application on your computer.
2. Click on your profile icon/picture [a] in the Zoom application window to expand the user menu.
3. Your UCLA Zoom account email will be displayed at the top [b] of the user menu.
4. If you don't see your UCLA email account listed, sign out and log back into your UCLA Zoom account.
5. Once logged in, reopen the user menu and take note of the UCLA email address displayed.
   Now that you have verified your Zoom account email, the next step is to make sure it is the same as the default email address that is in your Bruin Learn account. 

Check your default email in Bruin Learn

To access your Bruin Learn account settings, follow these steps:

1. Go to Bruin Learn at https://bruinlearn.ucla.edu.
2. Click on your account profile icon/picture.
3. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. On the right-hand side of the page, locate the "Ways to Contact" Look for the email address that is starred [a]; this is your default Bruin Learn email address.
   If your default Bruin Learn email address matches your Zoom account email address, then your accounts are properly set up. However, if they differ, you must add the email address associated with your Zoom account to your Bruin Learn account and set it as the default. The following instructions will guide you through the process.

Add and change your default email in Bruin Learn

To add your Zoom account email address to your Bruin Learn account, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "+ Email Address"button [b, as shown in the screenshot above] to add a new email address.
2. In the pop-up window, enter the email address [a] associated with your UCLA Zoom account.
3. Click on "Register Email"[b] to save the new email address.
4. After adding your Zoom account email address to your Bruin Learn account, a confirmation email will be sent to that address with a link to complete the registration process. Simply click on the link provided in the email to finish registering your new email address.
5. Once you have added your Zoom account email address to your Bruin Learn account, you need to set it as the default email address. To do this, click on the star next to the email address you just added. This will set it as your default email address for Bruin Learn.
   It's important to note that now that you have added another email address to your Bruin Learn account, you should review and adjust your notification settings accordingly. For instructions on how to add and set your default email address and notification settings in Bruin Learn, please refer to this guide: "Adding and setting your default email address and notification settings in Bruin Learn."

Authorize your Zoom account

To access Zoom meeting links and recordings for your courses in Bruin Learn, follow these steps:

1. Go to your course site on Bruin Learn.
2. Select "Zoom"from the course navigation menu.
3. If this is your first time selecting Zoom, a pop-up window will appear asking you to authorize your Zoom account. Select "Authorize."

You should now be able to access Zoom meeting links and recordings for your courses in Bruin Learn.

Conclusion

In conclusion, UCLA Zoom is an essential tool for remote learning, virtual office meetings, and other virtual interactions. To enhance your virtual meeting experience, you can customize it with UCLA Zoom backgrounds. Additionally, seamless integration between Zoom and Bruin Learn can be achieved by linking both platforms to the same email account and adjusting your notification settings accordingly. In UCLA, hybrid work is a commonplace, the EP220 USB Headset is a professional headset that provides comfort and flexibility. Its pillow-soft ear cushions and adjustable padded headband make it pleasant to wear for extended periods. The 270-degree pivoting microphone allows users to adjust the direction and position of the microphone to their preference, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Overall, the EP220 USB Headset is an excellent choice for employees and students who require a high-quality headset for their hybrid work needs.