| A Laptop Computer with a Built-in Webcam | A Stable, High-speed Internet Connection |
| Brand and operating system do not matter (Mac, PC, Android, iOS, Windows) as long as your OS is up to date. You’ll need to place your device next to you during the lesson. See below to learn more about setting up and positioning your device for online lessons, | If you are normally able to stream movies in HD from services like Amazon Prime and Netflix, then you should be fine. |
| NOTES: | Zoom Setup Instructions |
| * While smartphones and tablets can also work okay, I do not recommend them as your primary device, unless you have no other option. * An Ethernet cable will provide a better quality and more reliable connection. | You’ll need to install Zoom on your device, then follow these instructions to connect to your lesson. |
Other Setup Considerations
| Lighting | Sound |
| Background lighting must be adequate for clear viewing. It may be necessary to close blinds and diffuse the lighting to reduce glare. One way this can be accomplished is by pointing a lamp towards a wall or the ceiling rather than directly at the keyboard. Avoid having the camera point directly toward any light source (lamp or window). | To keep background noise at a minimum, a student should try to make sure other family members, pets, etc., are kept OUT of the room you are using for the duration of the online lesson. If you are having trouble hearing the lesson on your device’s speakers (or if I am having trouble hearing you), it might help to use a pair of earbuds or headphones with a built-in microphone. |