Attending virtual classroom training

Look at the layout of the room and read the names of each pod, the different sub-sections within the layout, such as Attendee List, Share, Camera And Voice, and Chat. If attendees are using the Chat pod to introduce themselves, add your name, and perhaps location, to the conversation. Your host may change the layout during the meeting; the meeting remains open and continues, but the arrangement of pods changes.

The Course Share Pod is where the host shares their screen or content such as a presentation or document. The Share pod is probably where you will direct most of your attention during a classroom session. If a presentation contains a quiz, the host can un-sync the presentation, allowing individual attendees to take the quiz on their own.

Use the Attendee List to interact with the host and other attendees. Using the emoticons, you can raise your hand virtually to get the host’s attention, express agreement or disagreement with a statement or question, and even tell the host they are speaking too loudly or softly. The emoticons are an easy way to start participating in the classroom. For more information, see Ask or answer a question during a training session or meeting.

Raise your hand and if the host approves your request, use the VoIP toolbar to broadcast your voice. This is useful if you have a detailed question to ask or if you want to provide information to the class.

If the host opens a whiteboard, collaborate with other attendees on the task at hand. Whiteboards allow a group of attendees to answer a question together and are also useful for brainstorming ideas. For more information, see Share a whiteboard.

Throughout the session, use the Chat pod to communicate with attendees or answer questions. Hosts can allow private chat between attendees or they can turn off this feature. For more information, see Chat and Q&A in meetings.

At the end of a session, the host may take a poll. Simply read the question and vote using the radio buttons.