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  • Getting Started
    Hosting events in a virtual space raises questions of etiquette, privacy, and conduct. Please remember that the codes of conduct in the Student Handbook and Employee Handbook apply for online Bard College courses, meetings, and events, as well.
    Teleconferencing Best Practices from Bard AV
Dos and Don'ts of Virtual Events

Dos and Don'ts of Virtual Events

When participating in virtual events, please remember: 

DO turn off your audio:
For whatever event, meeting, etc. that you join online, always make sure to turn off or disable your audio. This will help center the session on whatever the event is/whoever is speaking or presenting.

DO make sure that you're fully clothed:
You're not the only person in the virtual room. Make sure that you're covered if you plan to be on-screen!

DO have fun:
Drop in on virtual events offered by the College or by your fellow peers!
do - tell us your ideas about what you would like to see
do- spread the word #BardConnects
do- think creatively about ways to engage
do- think about the community and how you can take a lead by being active
do- have fun
do - stay in touch because we miss you!

DON'T have flashing lights:
In compliance with ADA requirements, no flashing lights are permitted in any virtual event.

DON'T violate community standards:
We are committed to providing events for everyone. Chats will be monitored and you will be removed from the event if your behavior goes against our Community Standards outlined in the Bard Student Handbook.

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Office of Student Activities

Need a moderator?
Hosting a large Bard online event? Could you use help moderating? Please reach out to [email protected] to request a student moderator.

Questions about hosting events?
The Office of Student Activities supports student events in person and online, with guidelines and information for club leaders and event hosts during the pandemic. Visit the OSA website or reach out for more information.

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Stay Connected with Zoom
Remote rehearsal via Zoom for the Bard College Theater and Performance Program’s virtual reimagining of Caryl Churchill's 'Mad Forest.'

Stay Connected with Zoom

Zoom is a great video chat option for connecting students, staff, and faculty. Zoom supports up to 100 participants in each meeting. To start a meeting, go to the Zoom page, sign up, and click Join a Meeting or Host a Meeting. 
ZOOM

Google Tools

  • Google Meet
    Google Meet is one of the most effective ways for staff and students to communicate online. A video chat tool, Google Meet supports up to 250 participants at once. Simply log in to Meet with your Google account, and click Join or Start a Meeting. If you choose to start a meeting, you will have the option to create a code so other people can join. Send the code to the participants so they can sign up.
    Google Meet
  • Google Classroom
    Google Classroom is an excellent platform for faculty and students to share documents, presentations, assignments, and to have live discussions. Google Classroom is part of Google Apps for Education (G Suite), so it's integrated with Google Drive, Docs, Calendar, and Forms (for quizzes).
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  • Google Hangouts
    Google Hangouts allows members to initiate and participate in text, voice, or video chats, either one-on-one or in a group. Up to 150 people can communicate at the same time. You can start a new chat group by clicking on the contacts icon in the upper left-hand corner. This will allow you to add participants to the chat.
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