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Create self-selecting breakout groups with in-person and online students

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1. Click Breakout Rooms in the Zoom toolbar.

2. Create self-selecting breakout rooms:

2.1. Select how many Breakout rooms you'll like to create.

2.2. Click Let participants choose room.

2.3. Click Create.

3. Click the Settings icon on the bottom left hand corner to choose any Breakout Rooms settings.

  • Allow participants to choose room: Participants can select and enter rooms on their own once rooms are launched.
  • Allow participants to return to the main session at any time: If this option is checked, the participants can move back to the main session from their meeting controls. If this is disabled, they need to wait for the host or co-host to end the breakout rooms.
  • Automatically move all assigned participants into breakout rooms: Checking this option will move all participants into the breakout rooms automatically. If this option is unchecked, the participants will need to click Join to be added to the breakout room.
  • Auto close breakout rooms after () minutes:If this option is checked, the breakout rooms will automatically end after the configured time.
    • Notify me when the time is up: If this option is checked, the host and co-hosts will be notified when the breakout room time is up.
  • Set Countdown timer: If this option is checked, the participants will be given a countdown of how much time they have left before being returned to the main room.

4. Click Open All Rooms. Participants will see a prompt to join a breakout room.

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