Using Two Computers Simultaneously to Teach via Zoom

It is possible to use more than one computer simultaneously while teaching via Zoom.  This may help to replicate a multiple-monitor setup when separate outboard monitors are not available, allowing one to view a Gallery view of all students on one computer, while sharing content from another computer. 

Overview

Instructions

• Launch Zoom - both computers

  • Primary computer

    • Launch Zoom as usual, signing in as needed and connecting audio and video

  • Secondary computer

    • Click the class meeting link to launch zoom, but do not sign in with your own Zoom account

      • A user can only be signed in to Zoom on one computer at a time

    • Enter as a guest

    • Do not connect audio or video

      • Warning - connecting audio on a second device in the same physical space can result in runaway feedback loops

• Assign permissions - primary computer

  • Open the Participants panel, hover the cursor over the name of your guest account, then select More... > Make Co-Host

• Share content - secondary computer

  • Share screen as normal and bring up your presentation materials

• Adjust view - primary computer

  • By default, content shared by another user will initially take up a great deal of screen space.  To adjust:

    • Select "Gallery View" again, if system has automatically switched to speaker view

    • Hover the cursor over the space between the gallery and the shared content to display a vertical line "handle"

    • Click and drag this handle to minimize the shared content display and maximize the gallery display