A checklist for an online class day

Most problems on class day come from things you could have tested the day before.

The day before

Test your internet, camera, microphone and screen sharing in the tool you will use.
Send the joining link and the time to everyone who paid.
Prepare your slides or notes, and a short plan with times for each part.
Keep a second device and a phone hotspot ready.

The hour before

Open the link, check sound and the shared screen.
Close other programs and notifications.
Send a reminder: "We begin in one hour".

Hello [name], a reminder that [class name] begins at [time] today. Here is the joining link: [link]. Please join five minutes early so we can start on time.

During

Start on time, welcome people and say how the session will run.
Tell people when to ask questions: in the chat as you go or at the end.
Pause after each part for questions.
If you record it, say so, and say who will see it.

After

Send thanks, the notes and the recording policy within a day. Ask for feedback with a short form, and note the questions you could not answer for next time.

Privacy and children

If students are children, a parent should be near, and you should not record them without permission. Do not share participants' names or numbers.

Common questions

Which tool should I use?

Use one your students already know and that works on a phone. Test with one friend first.

How long should a webinar be?

An hour is a common maximum. People lose focus after that, so use breaks or split it into two sessions.

Keep going

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