Today’s Zoom Tip - 3 November 2020

When we think of being a good host, we usually imagine keeping glasses filled and making introductions. Hosting a virtual meeting in Zoom is different. The host in Zoom isn't a social role, it's the one person with access to all the controls and tools. Zoom abhors a host vacuum - there always has to be a host in the session. If the host leaves the meeting, the alternative host will assume the role. In the absence of an alternative host, a co-host will become the host. If there are no hosts of any kind remaining, one of the participants will find themselves promoted to the host role!   Top Tip: always work out in advance who is going to be the host of a meeting, to avoid a participant suddenly being surprised with the duty.