- Setting Expectations
Set expectations for cameras. Remember there are cultural and personal reasons why some students don’t want to have the camera on. Do not mandate that cameras must be on. Ask students to either turn on their camera or use a picture of themselves so that they are easily recognizable to others.
Teach students how to participate in a synchronous virtual classroom. These areas may be good topics to address.
Getting Ready for Your Class Meeting
Make sure you have completed the pre-class preparation activity so that you’ll be ready to learn.
Think about your goals for learning today. What do you want to achieve?
Work with your family to find a quiet space that won't disturb other people in your house and won’t distract you from learning.
Prepare your learning space. Make sure you have a clear workspace to write and store your materials.
If there are items that have personal information you wouldn't want other people to see, move them out of camera range.
Check your lighting so that your classmates can see you.
Check to see that your first and last name are on the screen.
During Class Meetings
Ask clarifying questions so you fully understand the learning intentions and success criteria for the lesson
Listen carefully to others and ask questions.
Use the action buttons to let your classmates know when you agree or disagree. And give them a thumbs-up or a round of applause to encourage them.
The hand-raising button helps all of us know when you’ve got something important to say.
When you are not speaking, mute your microphone. It helps other people hear.
Turn off notifications from email and social media so you aren’t distracted.
If you have a smartphone, shut it down so you aren’t distracted.
At the Close of the Class Meeting
Review the goals you set for today. Did you achieve them?
Ask clarifying questions so you fully understand the learning intentions and success criteria for the lesson?
Make sure you know how to access assigned learning tasks to prepare for the next meeting.