Zoom Etiquette

The general rule of thumb for student etiquette during a Zoom class is to replicate as much as possible how one acts when in person in a classroom.  In light of this, please follow the guidelines below for joining and participating in a  Zoom class meeting:

Attendance: To be considered in attendance (per the SJS Attendance Policy), students must be visible on camera during class. Still Photos or Blackout screens do not constitute attendance in class. If you need to temporarily step away, turn off video and mute the mic, and keep temporary absences to a minimum. Classes will provide a mid-class break for all students. 

Participation: Once the class begins, please mute your mic unless you have a question or comment. Be mindful that there are other participants in the meeting and all participants must share the time allotted for the class. Avoid lengthy commentary and remain sensitive to the possibility that others may have something to share or ask.

Distractions:  No eating during class time, and please refrain from distracting activities.  Zoom offers virtual backgrounds if you prefer to block out your personal background and any background distractions. Using earbuds or headphones is recommended to reduce background noise.

Chat: Use Chat function in Zoom to pose a quiet question to classmates or the professor without disrupting the flow of the lecture.

Zoom Instructions for Joining a Meeting
 

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