Environment/Setting
Well-lit room; light should be in front of you
Remove distractions from background
The room should be quiet with items such as carpet and bookshelves to absorb sound and reduce background noise
Turn phone ringers off
All technology is charged or plugged in
Audio/Technical
Use a headset/microphone
Microphone is directly in front of you
Webcam is in good location, allowing for direct eye contact with the caregiver
Good internet connection
Conduct test sessions until you have a good understanding of your videoconferencing platform
Attire
Professional attire of dark/solid colors
Presentation
Sit close to the webcam
Make direct eye contact with the caregiver by looking into the webcam lens
Avoid fast hand movements and other distracting movements
Speak at a normal volume and pace
Session Planning
Consider the client’s natural environment, daily routines, and IFSP outcomes/goals when planning and preparing session activities
Have plenty of meaningful activities planned and outline the desired order of the session (be prepared to change the order of activities to allow for a client-directed session)
Have all physical materials prepared and readily available
Have all computer resources (i.e. handouts, instructions, and videos) prepared and readily available to load into the videoconference platform
Prior to session, communicate with the caregiver all materials/items needed
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References
NCHAM | National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (n.d.). Retrieved March 16, 2020 from http://www.infanthearing.org/ti-guide/index.html
NCHAM | National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (n.d.). Retrieved March 16, 2020 from http://www.infanthearing.org/ti-guide/?fbclid=IwAR3UGXF0ao65qpxF9ZVzWJNXuAx-QZh0PEjNA8ZkmYQZkDUyyjgWqZcfpNQ
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