Friday, November 13, 2015

Step 2 : During a Video Conference Session

During Video Conferencing

Starting a video conference

      
Sign in on your Google Account and click on the name of the participant you want to have a conversation with. Initiate the video call by inviting the other participant. When the participant accepts your request, you will be able to see her on the screen.  

To invite more participants, you can click on the “add participant” on the screen and initiate the invite to add more people to join the video conference session.


Communicate effectively

Do an audio check before the virtual meeting begin to ensure everyone can hear you.  Speak in a normal voice without shouting.  Talk directly to into the microphone without turning head from side to side because it will cause your voice to fade in and out.  Avoid asking “can you hear me?” and assume that everything is working fine because the participants will let you know if anything is wrong.  When you are not talking, it is advised to mute your microphone.  Be natural and do not move excessively to avoid looking jerky on screen.  If there’s a need to walk around, remain in a small area and walk slowly.


Commenting etiquette

Start your comment by stating your name and location.  This will help other participants to identify who is speaking.  Do not engage in side conversation during the video conference session without muting your microphone.  Be careful of rustling papers or tapping your table near the microphone because it can distract the other participants.

Questions should be precise and directed to a specific individual.  Give the person time to react and do not hasten his response.  Look directly at the camera as often as possible, to give the other participants the impression that you are looking directly at them.



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