INTRO: Online Communications
This module was added to the course as the Pandemic wore on, based on what we were seeing and hearing–mistakes people were making. It holds true today. Overall, we are doing a LOT more online meetings. Do you just lurk in the background, turning off your camera? Is that serving you well or do you get lost in the shuffle of people who are “in the room”? We’ve put together Tips and Strategies for setting up your lighting, camera, microphone, and background so that you can be at your best online.
Face it–these are the skills that you will need for the next decade!
There are three Lessons in this Module:
Part A: Lighting (do’s and don’ts)
Part B: Camera (position for good eye-line, and best practices for your background)
Part C: Sound (microphone selection and placement for best results)
And throughout the Lessons, we give tips on best practices (such as: “stay muted, and press the spacebar if you want to chime in briefly”).
This is the most “technical” of all the Lessons in this course, and has been co-authored with Terry Simpson, a seasoned Video and Lighting professional. Each lesson in this module contains Videos and Tips to introduce the topic, and Worksheets and INFO sheets with Action Steps to help you apply to your own situation. At the end are Resource sheets and referrals to gear.
Congratulations for taking this step to improving your Presentation Skills! We am so excited to be with you on this journey of growth and discovery!
Enjoy!
Jean & Terry
Each Lesson contains Videos and Tips to introduce the topic, and Worksheets with Action Steps to help you practice.
Enjoy the Intro Video:
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NEXT:
Letters From Jean & Terry
Intro Letters from the collaborators about this Bonus Module covering ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS. Terry’s INFO will lay the basis for thinking of your home office as a mini-TV studio, and gives you knowledge to become your own film crew. Click on the picture at left or the Title Link to open the PDF letter in a new tab. These are also available on the Materials tab.
And THEN:
“Zoom” Forward: Being Effective Virtually
Click on the picture on the left or the title link. Read Jean’s blog from 2020 that was the genesis of this Online Communications module.
“…I’ve been delighted to realize virtual sessions can work quite well! But just as with speaking in person, there is an art and craft to effective virtual communication. How can you be at your best while communicating virtually? Here are…
Enjoy!
And FINALLY:
Communications Basics
This TIPS sheet is a one-page summary of things to remember about preparing a presentation. Live or Online. If you bought the entire course, it will be a nice review for you, and if you purchased this Module as a standalone course, it will give you the “Cliff Notes” takeaways.
Click on the picture at left or the Title Link to open the INFO sheet.
NEXT Lesson: Lighting for Online Communication
Click on this link to the first lesson:
MOD Bonus Part A: Lighting
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Go to the Curriculum Tab, and select MOD Bonus Part A
Important NOTE:
If you bought this Module as a standalone, go to the Welcome Module right NOW. It is FREE! Click here:
It kicks off with a nice introductary Video to the Course and an overview of Presentation Skills. Jean talks about doing both the Inner Work and Outer Work to be your best self as a presenter. What beliefs and attitudes do you have that support you in getting better? What skills do you need to communicate better?
The Welcome Module is also a good place to find descriptions of each of the Modules in the Full Course. This can be handy for deciding if you are ready to buy the Full Course.
In addition, there is a fillable PDF Assessment Form for you there!
The first step to improvement, is to know what you want to change. Use this Assessment to rate your current approach to Communications skills, and get some clarity on where you want to grow. It is great to do this Assessment before and after, so you can see how far you have grown.
Enjoy the Journey!
