Z E T I Q U E T T E
COVID-has 19 disruptedtraditionalmethodsofphysicalteachingandlearning,whichmeansthatourre on technology has increased.This is no excuse to slack o on being respectful and courteous! Many may still take place online or on Zoom. Below are a few tips for Zoom etiquette, or ‘Zetiquette’ for short! • Try to log on to the class a few minutes early. This gives you enough time to get yourself organised and helps the tutor start the class on time. Some tutors might also use this time to chat informally • Comeomutetoaskyourquestions!Tutorsare with the class, which is a great opportunity to oftenscreen-sharingduringtheclassandmight connect. not see your question if you only type it into the • Try to be helpful to the tutor - respond when chat box. they ask if you can see something, politely let • Wear headphones, as this makes your voice them know if there is a technical problem they are clearer and prevents the dreaded ~zoom echo~ unaware of or if someone has asked a question in the chat box that the tutor may not have seen. • Turn your camera on! It’s less scary than you think and it’s super important to build connections with your classmates and tutor.
• Try to log on to the class a few minutes early. This gives you enough time to get yourself organised and helps the tutor start the class on time. Some tutors might also use this time to chat informally with the class, which is a great opportunity to connect.
• Prepare for your tutorial just like an in-pers class. Be ready to answer questions and contribute to the discussion - along with asking questions, these are some of the best ways to make sure you’re understanding the topics being taught.
• • Try to be helpful to the tutor - respond when they ask if you can see something, politely let them know if there is a technical problem or if someone has asked a question in the chat box that the tutor may not have seen. • • Never share the Zoom details or passcode with • anyone who is not supposed to be in the class. This is a recipe for disruption, as well as being a violation of your tutors’ and peers’ privacy.
Try to be at your computer the whole time the class is in session. There are no marks for attendance! If the tutor asks you a question and all they get back is your mic and camera o, everyone will 10% know about your sneaky tea and biscuit break. Try not to talk over other students or the tutor.
Be respectful of your peers and tutors and aware of what you are doing while on the Zoom call. A good rule of thumb is to not do or say anything while you are on the Zoom call that you wouldn’t • Try to nd a quiet space to limit background want everybody in the class seeing or hearing. noise around you. You could even book a study room on campus. 22
