We have learned that the first-time Zoom experience can be a bit confusing.  A number of factors come into play, such as whether your computer is a MAC or Windows, type of tablet, and what browser is used.

Ideally, when you click the link for the zoom meeting, you will be directly connected to the meeting.  However, you might run into a pop-up instruction to install the Zoom client.  That is not necessary.

After clicking the link, the Zoom screen may show “If you have Zoom Client installed, launch meeting.”  Click the words Launch Meeting.

Zoom will then respond with “If you cannot download or run the application, join from your browser.  Click on the words “Join from your browser.”

Enter your name (first and/or last name), then enter the meeting ID and password (contained in the invitation, beneath the link).

Participate in a Test Meeting to check your Audio and Video at zoom.us/test  .