Be Careful in Your Personal Presentation Online

• Dress appropriately for the classroom, as with any professional environment
• Choose a location without distractions. Take particular interest in the noise factor and in what is behind you.
• Avoid a posture that is overly casual. Be framed well. Look at those who are talking.

Be Present and Engaged in Learning

• Avoid activities (such as texting, web searches, checking email) that keep you from being present in the learning experience.
• Be prepared to offer input, including use the “chat” to communicate with the host-teacher.
• Support class protocols for raising your hand to speak.
• In breakout rooms, stay focused on the discussion you’ve been prompted to have.

Be your own Tech Support specialist

• Make sure your camera, video, mic and speakers are working before class starts.
• Have Plan B ready if your internet shuts down or your need to move your audio to your phone.
• Turn off your mic to start. Turn it on when speaking. Turn it off when not speaking.

Be Virtuous in Character and Conversation

• Completely avoid language that is racist, sexist, derogatory, or prideful (Ephesians 4:29)
• Listen carefully to others, seeking to honor their perspectives (Philippians 2:1-4)
• Affirm each other, but don’t be afraid to challenge each other either (Ephesians 4:15)

Additional Reminders

• Be aware that class sessions may be recorded. If you do not want your comments being recorded, let the professor know.
• Be aware of the diversity in our class.
• Be aware that everyone, including the teacher-host, is learning how to maximize the virtual space for engaged learning.