Distance Learning Class Etiquette

Begin on time
Be familiar with the videoconferencing system
Avoid wearing loud patterns, red, and white
Make eye contact
Show interest in all students
Do not move out of camera range, students won't be able to see
Speak in a strong, clear voice; be aware of where your microphone is
Remind students to speak clearly (have them mute only when necessary)
Make sure all students have materials before continuing with that part of lesson
Don't assume remote site can hear you, do a role call before beginning class
Use 24 font and simple fonts on presentations for notes to be easily read
Avoid backgrounds on presentations such as small lines or dots Be sure to contrast background color on presentations with font color (example: black background, white font)
Be on screen as much as possible so that students get to know you
When using document camera or other input, be sure to switch back to you when appropriate
ALWAYS assume that someone can hear you in a distance learning classroom. Even when equipment appears to be off!!

Make eye contact
Do not move out of camera range
Speak in a strong, clear voice; be aware of where your microphone is
Mute only when teacher specifies
Special Program connections will need to stay on mute until it is their turn Do not shuffle papers or create “extra” noise as the microphones are very sensitive Do not talk over another site
There is a small lag in audio with most connections, be aware to avoid interruptions
Do not constantly move camera around; use presets when necessary
When speaking, identify yourself first
Notify instructor if technical issues appear; sometimes just one site is affected and instructor may be unaware you are having difficulties
Use 24 font and simple fonts on presentations to be easily read
Avoid backgrounds on presentations such as small lines or dots
Be sure to contract background color on presentations with font color
ALWAYS assume that someone can hear you in a distance learning classroom. Even when equipment appears to be off!!