Rest and Reset 

With summer and chaos surrounding us, make sure you take time to reset and recharge during this time. Let's be honest- We are uncertain as to what the new school year holds for us. We don't know what our classes will look like- especially those of us who teach in the middle and high school level. 
So use this time to find to learn- whether it's a new skill or language.
Use this time to figure out what brings you true joy. 
Why you ask?
Well, if you can figure this out, then you can use this as the place that you go to when things get hard. So embrace the gift of time that you have been given and reintroduce yourself to you. 

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Zoom Best Practice

  • ​Only invite people who need to be there. Is there someone who should be made aware of the info being shared/presented, but won’t actually have anything to contribute themselves? Make them aware that they can send you any questions/ comments after the meeting that you would be happy to address. ​
  • Be sure to mute your mic (lower-left corner of your screen) as soon as you sign on and whenever you are not speaking. This is important and perhaps the most critical tip to avoid background noise and distractions for others.
  • If you want to speak, physically raise your hand or use the “raise hand” feature that is available at the bottom center of your screen. This way the presenter can address you and you are not speaking over others. 
  • Dress for the job you have, not the job you want, or; Don’t wear your pajamas.
  • Don’t eat during the meeting. It can be a little gross to watch other people eat sometimes. Or listen to them chewing, for that matter. Do it before/after if you can, or if not, maybe turn off the video and audio.
  • Don’t do other private things while on a meeting. Don't be one of the people being caught picking their nose or using the bathroom while on a video conference. Don’t become a statistic. 
  • Stay focused. Keep unnecessary conversations to a minimum. It can get very hard to be productive when several people are all talking at once, and even more so when overlapping audio and shuffling video screens are involved.
​Find more tips on the articles below:
Zoom meeting etiquette: 15 tips and best practices for online video conference meetings
​Best Practice Tips for Using Zoom
Zoom Meetings: Etiquette and Best Practices