Follow the guidelines below for a great video exchange with another classroom.

• Talk in a normal voice, not too loud or too soft. 

• Talk clearly; enunciate all of your words. 

• Practice what you want to say. 

• Pauses aren’t bad if there is a reason. 

• Wait for people to see your  picture or a chart that you are talking about. 

• Pretend the camera is a person. Look into the camera as though it is the person you are talking to. 

• Be careful of saying things on the sidelines, people can see you, and might be able to hear you. 

• Don’t interrupt; wait until the person has finished talking. 

• Something to remember: In order for the information to get through the network (audio & video cable) there is a 6 second delay of information being heard and seen on both ends of giving and receiving information.

• Use appropriate language; be careful of using slang. 

• Do not chew gum or eat candy. 

• Dress appropriately, school T-shirts or sweatshirts are good. 

• Have fun; sharing information with someone else is a great way to learn. 

• Be prepared; practice, practice, practice.