Software developers and engineers are constantly hard at work to provide schools with top of the range technology and equipment. There are always new apps and tools being released that make life in the classroom much easier for both teachers and students. 

One advancement that has shaped modern education is video conferencing. Instructional coaches enjoy using this technology 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 technology, apps, and tools are being released to make life more convenient in the classroom. For example, Pedagogue is a new social learning management system that millions of teachers and students have turned to complete school tasks online. 

This innovative app combines the traditional aspects of a learning management system with social media’s social aspect. Teachers, students, and instructional coaches worldwide can communicate and collaborate using message boards and chat rooms, and can use these collaborative features to organize video calls and conferences. 

Keeping The Video Calls To-The-Point

Instructional coaches must keep their video conferencing calls to the point and on topic. Teachers are very busy people, meaning that they do not have time to discuss unnecessary issues. While you should still be friendly and attentive, do not stray off-topic or 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 example, 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 much 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 are running 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. 

Concluding Thoughts

To make a video conferencing call as successful as possible, instructional coaches should use innovative apps and tools. They should also keep the videos to the point and avoid any distractions – this will 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.