Creating Student-Approved Virtual Classes

4 Tips for a creative virtual class session

We at OfficePlus are passionate to make your next virtual class a great success. Please find below tips that will enhance your virtual class experience resulting in a more efficient and productive meeting.

USE PROFESSIONAL AUDIO

If you’re new to remote teaching, odds are you’re going to start by using your computer’s internal microphone. While this is the simplest audio solution, it isn’t the best solution. If you want to move to a whiteboard or flip chart, the internal microphone won’t be able to pick up the audio from a distance. Instead, consider a professional quality microphone.

USE A PROFESSIONAL CAMERA

Similar to your microphone, beginners are likely to use the computer’s internal webcam or worse, no camera at all. We’ve all heard the terminology “death by PowerPoint.” Students need to see their face and body language to really keep them connected. And while these webcams will get the job done, they often adjust poorly to unique lighting conditions in a home environment.

PLACE CAMERA AT EYE LEVEL

This is the most realistic positioning to mimic a real face to face in-person conversation. Make sure the camera angle isn’t too low or too high, it can be distracting. Speak directly to your camera, talk to your audience!

USE PTZ CAMERA FUNCTIONALITY

PTZ cameras like the ConferenceSHOT AV allow you to use camera presets or remote control to pan, tilt, and zoom at appropriate times during distance learning sessions.

For educators, this allows for more dynamic lectures as you control the camera to keep your audience engaged. A stagnant shot can make it difficult to make lessons seem exciting, but a moving camera can create a more exciting experience and improve the quality of your lectures from home.