Even when you aren't speaking, there are ways to interact and participate in class! This page will go over the following features you can use to communicate or share during live classes in Zoom:

Using Chat
Raising your hand virtually, and using nonverbal communication tools
Sharing your screen

Using chat

You can send messages to your class or directly to your teacher using the "Chat" window in Zoom. If you have a question or comment during class, using the chat is a great way to express yourself! Check out this guide article for step by step instructions on how to use chat during a live class:

How do I use the chat during a Zoom class?

Raising your hand or using nonverbal communication tools

You can use the "Participants" window in Zoom to communicate with your teacher through "nonverbal communication tools." Pressing these buttons will make an icon appear next to your name in the "Participants" window that your teacher can see. These buttons include an option to "Raise Your Hand" to get your teacher's attention.

Note: We only suggest you use nonverbal communication tools or raise your hand if your teacher has prompted you to. Otherwise, your teacher may not notice your responses.

Check out the following guide article for step by step instructions on how to use this feature:

How do I use nonverbal communication tools in Zoom?

Sharing your screen

Occasionally, your teacher might prompt you to share your screen during a live class. You might want to share your screen to show something you have been working on, or give a presentation in Google Slides.

Note: You can only share your screen if your teacher has allowed you to. If you are prompted to share your screen during a class but cannot, ask your teacher to grant you permission in Zoom to share your screen.

Check out the following guide article for step by step instructions on how to share your screen during a live class:

How do I share my screen during a Zoom class?