Studying Online;Succeeding through Distance Learning at University

Coping with online presentations 167 
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Get a separate webcam on a tripod.
Presenting from a chair is 
not as easy as presenting standing up. However, webcams at-
tached to screens make it almost impossible to stand. If you have 
a separate webcam on a desktop tripod, you can stand when 
presenting. That will make you more comfortable and improve 
your voice as you breathe better when standing. 
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Make your online presentations interactive.
An interactive 
presentation is more engaging for the audience. However, it is 
crucial for you as an online presenter. With interaction, you get 
a sense of viewer participation. This boosts your energy as you 
realise people are engaging with your material. 
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Make your recordings professional.
Use software to trim the 
start and end of your video to improve its professionalism. Pow-
erPoint can do this for you. Or there are free online video editing 
programs that can help. 
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