Software developers and engineers are constantly hard at work to provide schools with top-of-the-range tech and equipment. New apps and tools are being released that make life in the classroom much easier for both educators and learners. 

One advancement that has shaped contemporary education is video conferencing. Instructional coaches enjoy using this tech to discuss work and teaching matters with educators. This article will mention 4 of the best practices that instructional coaches can follow when using video conferencing calls.

Scheduling a Video Call

As we have already mentioned, new tech, apps and tools are being released to make life more convenient in the classroom. There are plenty of video conferencing apps that allow educators to facilitate video calls with their students. Just do a quick Google search for “video conferencing apps” and choose the one that is best for you and your students.

Keeping the Video Calls To-The-Point

Instructional coaches must keep their video conferencing calls to the point and on topic. Educators are very busy people, meaning that they do not have time to discuss unnecessary issues. Although you should still be friendly and attentive, do not stray off-topic or be distracted by unimportant facts. 

Remembering Far-End Etiquette

Communicating via video conference calls is very different from face-to-face discussions. Instructional coaches must understand the far-end etiquette that is needed when using this form of communication. 

For instance, you should never turn your back to or block the camera in any way. Small things like this can make a huge difference in making the exchange feel more natural and relaxed. 

Preparing for the Video Call

Instructional coaches must prepare for their video conferencing call beforehand. For instance, it will look very unprofessional if they run around their house trying to find necessary documents or work during the call. To avoid this, all materials should be kept around the desk they will sit at during the meeting. More so, they should write down exactly what they need to say to their client so that the conference call can run as smoothly as possible. 

Conclusion

Instructional coaches should use innovative apps and tools to make a video conferencing call as successful as possible. They should also keep the videos to the point and avoid any distractions to reduce any time-wasting. 

More so, they will need to keep far-end etiquette in mind and prepare for the conference call beforehand. All of this is done to make the call more professional and realistic.