The host can block an individual attendee's video capability only after the attendee has joined.

Video Controls: In Zoom Meetings, although the Host can set the default to be that an attendee connects with video initially turned off, the attendee has the ability to turn the video on at any time.

Security Differences between Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars There are also security differences between Zoom Meetings and Webinars.They have the ability to interact via raising their hand to be recognized or answering polling questions. The host and any designated panelists can share their video, audio and screen. Zoom Webinars are designed to be analogous to auditoriums or other public events with a large audience is anticipated.Zoom Meetings are designed to be analogous to physical meeting rooms hosting small groups in a collaborative event where all participants are able to share video, audio and screens/applications.

There are, however, some key differences that drive the choice of Zoom webinars for large meetings. The features of Zoom Meeting and Zoom Webinar are similar in many aspects. The public may be asked to submit a speaker request ahead of time in some circumstances where a large number of people wish to speak.īut it seems that Zoom Meeting might be more 'public friendly' than Zoom webinar? Attendees are able to use the virtual 'raise hand' feature to be recognized when asked for their public comment. The Webinar format allows public Attendees to view the Panelists during the meeting, but not speak unless they are recognized. We use the Zoom Webinar format to hold Public Meetings where the public will be allowed to speak. How is a Town Public Meeting Webinar different than a regular Zoom meeting?

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