Here are some ideas to help you have a great classroom connection:
Structure Your Time |
Interact with Learners |
| 3-5 Minutes: Introduce yourself & your work 5-20 Minutes: Explore the session topic 10-15 Minutes: Q&A |
Make it a Conversation: Talk ‘with’ students not ‘at’ them. Ask Questions: “What do you think of ___?” or “How many of you ___?” Turn & Talk: “Turn to someone near you and spend a minute discussing ___.” |
Be Engaging
Show Visuals: Use props, slides, photos, or video to engage learners.
Keep it Short: Especially for younger students, brevity is best!
Provide Context & Examples: Share background information, your experiences, scenarios, etc.
Connect Learning to the Real World: Highlight how classroom learning ties into careers.
Speak on Students’ Level: Whenever possible, simplify your language and avoid abbreviations.
Also Remember...
Check Your Tech: Follow these steps before your session and remember to speak close to your mic during the actual video chat with students.
Make Sure Your Profile is Complete: Include a few sentences about yourself and a profile pic here so classes have a little background before your session.
Consider Your Environment: Think about lighting, background noise, and what students will see behind you.
Start Off Right: Begin the session by confirming students’ age range, class, etc. to make sure you speak on their level.
Stay Focused: Stay on topic, chunk information, and pause for understanding.
Share Selectively: Avoid sharing anything that's overtly sales-oriented and if necessary, make sure you get your HR department's permission to share content with students. Plus, since sessions are typically recorded for other schools to use, content from the internet should be in public domain.
Steer Away from Some Topics: Unless the session is specifically about religion or politics, it's generally best to avoid them.
End with a Message: Your final words can leave a big impression!
HAVE FUN: Enjoy sharing your passion with students – enthusiasm for your field can be contagious
See a Session Clip
Click below to check out examples of different types of Nepris sessions!
| Topic Presentation | Virtual Tour | |
| Guided Activity | Project Mentoring | |
| Demonstration | Q & A | |
| Project Evaluation |