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To do well in advance:
______ Practice using equipment
______ Prepare lesson plan and materials
______ Schedule a date and a time for the telelesson
______ Arrange for remote facilitators, guest speakers, technical support, etc.
______ Reserve room and equipment
______ Consider room set up (background, cameras, clock, etc.)
______ Develop a back-up plan in case of technical difficulties
______ Schedule a practice session (if unfamiliar with the system)
______ If using an ISDN circuit, determine who you will make the connection.
One week prior to the conference:
______ Make sure your students are aware of your expectations
______ Make sure the remote site has necessary materials
______ Share telephone numbers
______ Find out whom to contact if there are problems
______ Decide what to wear (avoid loud patterns, red, and white)
______ If you are using an ISDN circuit, confirm who will place the call.
Day of the conference:
______ Check the arrangement of the room.
______ Connect with the remote site 30-45 minutes prior to the meeting time
______ Check audio, video, lighting, and auxiliary equipment (Elmo, VCR, etc.)
______ Preview local camera angle and preset angles if possible
______ Keep ISDN and telephone numbers handy during the conference
______ View yourself occasionally (make sure the other end can see whoever is speaking.)
This form is adapted from KCET Videoconference Checklist.
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