MODULE 2. How to engage your learners in Zoom
Module 2 will help you:
- to understand how to consider your clothing, video placement, and video background to be compelling.
- to understand the importance of high quality lighting, sound and video in creating an inclusive video learning environment.
- In this module you will find two units.
- In both units you will find:
- a short introduction,
- a video and
- additional readings and other recommended resources.
In each unit an assignment and a self-reflective question will help you to apply the lessons to your teaching practice.
Enjoy!
2.1. Basic introduction to ZOOM setups
What are the key points to look at when setting up your ZOOM studio?
Links to extra readings, suggested resources, videos
Assignment: Find a colleague and compare your Zoom setups
Please find a person that has the same objective as you and compare the setups.
Compare the outcomes and assess what can be done to improve.
Reflection question for Unit 2.1.
Please keep your initial recording. Compare it to the ones that will follow.
Analyse if there is something that you would want to be better at.
Do analyse only on a technical level. In terms of this assignment.
2.2. Basic knowledge of webinar on location
Home offices and outside locations need different approaches. We take a look at the main differences.
Links to extra readings, suggested resources, videos
Assignment: Have a pre-production test and assess your video-audio outcomes
The key to success in audio-video is preparation.
Have a pre-production test to ensure everything is visible and audible.
Assess the outcome and find the weakest points that need to be addressed.
Reflection question for Unit 2.2.
What advice would you give to someone that is about to start with the same project?