Do's and Don't's when using Zoom at Mitchell College
- Mute your microphone unless you are actively talking. Use the space bar to unmute momentarily; as soon as you let go you will be muted again.
- Disable video if not absolutely needed (reduces bandwidth).
- Assume you are always on camera and that you are always audible (even if you think you're muted or video-disabled). Avoid side-conversations if you are physically next to someone.
- Be careful not to talk over others. Politely wait your turn, and if you are talking for more than a minute at a stretch, pause to let others ask questions or seek clarification.
- Avoid extra sounds, such as tapping pencils, moving papers around, rattling ice, setting coffee cups down on table-tops, and tapping on keyboards.
- Warn your family members not to wander through your video conference; some home-attire may not be safe for work! :)
- Be succinct and short. If a question arises that can be worked "offline,” do that.
