Online Application Guide
The appearance of the Portmore Community College (PCC) staff during the session must reflect the professional nature and quality of the services offered by the College.
Background; the background of the session (visible area behind lecturer) should be a simple wall or drape that is light in colour and located in a brightly lit environment.
Lighting shall be bright enough for Portmore Community College students to see and view the staff’s face clearly. The lighting shall be of natural colour and shall not distort or discolour the natural look of the video image.
Sound; there should be no ambient noise or other sounds that could distract PCC’s student(s) or detract from the quality of the session.
Noise; PCC’s student(s) and lecturer should enjoy a session free of background noise, including, without limitation, people, telephones, music, or other distracting sounds.
Video and Audio; PCC offers a unique, live, online teaching environment, and PCC’s student(s) expect to be able to see and hear PCC staff clearly.
Keep the communication formal. All written communication must be professional and reflect proper writing style.
Make your message concise.
Use acronyms and abbreviations sparingly as some readers may not know the meaning.
Be careful with your tone: writing in ALL CAPS can be interpreted as YELLING and will be viewed as unprofessional and impolite. Do not talk over each other, participate actively in the conversation and listen carefully. Avoid sarcasm.
Stay on topic: ensure that you understand the discussion and reply only to the things that are relevant to the conversation.
Polite: be respectful and polite to each other as you would face to face.