How to set your Camera, Audio and Lighting (CAL) to have a professional studio setup. How to effectively use the virtual presentation engagement tools
As a result of the pandemic, many professionals find themselves presenting to teams, clients, and others using teleconferencing software such as Zoom, Go to Training, Microsoft Teams, etc. However, presentation design and delivery for a live presentation are much different than for a virtual presentation. It is not enough to simply take a prepared live presentation and just do the same thing in a virtual setting. Current research shows that this will result in a lack of both clarity and participant engagement. In fact, virtual presentations require more instructional design and preparation than a live presentation.
A virtual presentation must be re-designed to promote thoughtful use of virtual engagement tools such as audience feedback buttons, polling questions, breakout rooms, and shared screens. The presenters themselves must prepare differently than for a live presentation including setting up proper camera framing, audio levels, and lighting.
Founder of Sheriff Consulting
I am the founder of Sheriff Consulting which specializes in the development and delivery of accounting, auditing and foundational skill courses and workshops. Teaching and working with professionals in diverse and dynamic learning environments has been my passion and experience for over 10 years. As a qualified Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), I work with finance and accounting professionals in both the U.S. and Canada to meet their training and development needs. My goal has always been to create an engaging and interactive learning environment. To help my own path of continual improvement in achieving this goal, I have also received training and worked as a professional actor. I am a member of ACTRA (the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) and a graduate in improvisation from the Second City Training Centre. http://sheriffconsulting.com/
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