With the lockdown, one app that’s seen a surge in popularity is Zoom (zoom.us), which provides a remote conferencing service that combines video, chat, and collaboration tools.

It’s fairly straightforward to use. Simply sign up for an account (there’s a basic free one to get you going). When you start a meeting, you are given a code and password that you share with everyone you’d like to participate. Here are a couple of videos that should help get you up and running.

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Latest from Zoom

Zoom is also removing the 40-minute time limit on its basic free account for schools affected by Covid-19. You just need to request access.

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How are you managing so far? If you have any stories and experiences you’d like to share about your current situation, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Editor Greg Adams at greg.adams@interfacemagazine.co.nz

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