Comments on: How to Get Peers to Turn On Cameras in Virtual Meetings https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/ VitalSmarts is now Crucial Learning Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:17:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: 🎥 The Quest #89: How to engage virtual participants even when cameras are off? – Gwyn Wansbrough https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/#comment-10521 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:17:46 +0000 https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/?p=9041#comment-10521 […] found some useful strategies and tips in this article from Justin Kale at Crucial […]

]]> By: kMonster https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/#comment-7989 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:25:22 +0000 https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/?p=9041#comment-7989 Honestly, in the tech sector, no one needs to see anyone’s big fat head on a screen. I guess we tend to be less touchy feely. One of the greatest benefits of working from home for introverts is not having to deal with people directly. If you need to see a face then look in the mirror and smile. Otherwise please stop whining about black boxes, be a professional and concentrate on the information that is being spoken.

]]> By: 5 Tips For More Professional Virtual Business Meetings - Bert Martinez https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/#comment-7639 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:26:12 +0000 https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/?p=9041#comment-7639 […] from others. That means you need to adopt a policy of always ensuring that meeting attendees always have their cameras on and that they sit close to […]

]]> By: Elizabeth https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/#comment-7638 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:53:27 +0000 https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/?p=9041#comment-7638 In reply to Julinda.

It certainly may apply to many fathers, although I’ve heard from multiple sources that the extra work on the home front has definitely not been shared equally between mothers and fathers during the pandemic, looking at our society as a whole. Dr. Jessica Calarco at Indiana University is among those who has been doing research on this topic.

]]> By: Elizabeth https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/#comment-7637 Sat, 10 Apr 2021 12:03:11 +0000 https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/?p=9041#comment-7637 In reply to Darrell H.

Darrell, are you the primary caretaker for one or more children under the age of 8 who are at home all day right now? If so, and you still feel this way, fine. If not, please recognize that WFH is not analogous to the pre-pandemic work situations we were in.

]]> By: Jeff Grigg https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/#comment-7636 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:53:51 +0000 https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/?p=9041#comment-7636 In reply to Julinda.

Virtual Backgrounds are GREAT!

(I’m working from my bedroom, with broken closet doors behind me, and a mess of cabinets, shelves, lamp, door, and forced air register. Space is tight!)

You need a decent computer to do virtual backgrounds. Tablets and phones may not be able to.

Update Zoom to the latest version! It can do “Blur” on the background. “Blur” is a great background, that does not distract. You can upload images of your choice, too. I use pictures of the Alamo, to remind people that I’m in San Antonio, Texas. And I have a huge green “YES” sign and red “NO” sign, for backgrounds, to give visual feedback to those who might not be following the text chat, or other cues. ;->

]]> By: Julinda https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/#comment-7635 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:08:00 +0000 https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/?p=9041#comment-7635 In reply to Mary Libens.

I recently discovered virtual backgrounds! I had a meeting coming up where I was actually doing a presentation and needed to be visible part of the time, so it was a real relief to be able to have a clear background instead of the chaotic reality! It does make one’s head look a little odd, though, especially when moving or turning to the side.

]]> By: Julinda https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/#comment-7634 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:05:40 +0000 https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/?p=9041#comment-7634 In reply to Michael Wedman.

Michael, that is so true! I love that “inclusive” vs. “invasive” comparison. Some people are very protective of their privacy. (And some people have very messy homes!)

]]> By: Julinda https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/#comment-7633 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:01:53 +0000 https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/?p=9041#comment-7633 In reply to Vee.

Great points! I would just add that much of this applies to fathers and others as well.

]]> By: Julinda https://cruciallearning.com/blog/how-to-get-peers-to-turn-on-cameras-in-virtual-meetings/#comment-7632 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:59:42 +0000 https://www.vitalsmarts.com/crucialskills/?p=9041#comment-7632 I came back to this article to comment and found that many others had already said what I wanted to say! While it’s interesting to see colleagues, unless the meeting’s purpose is bonding and social interaction, video does not improve my meeting experience. I have numerous remote meetings each week. Most of them are simple telephone conference calls, but some involve Teams or Zoom. I turn my camera on sometimes, other times not. I recently read a diversity article from a major university (can’t remember the exact source) pointing out that people have varied reasons for not having camera capability engaged, including possible medical issues.

I would like to add, though, for those who mentioned not wanting their work environment to be seen, in Teams and possibly other video meeting platforms, you can add a virtual background! My home work space is squeezed into a very cluttered room, so I was happy to find I could add a background that allowed me to hide that!

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