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What age group	Adult courses
What topic	Online meetings
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Introduction

Welcome to our lesson on online meetings! In today's digital age, conducting meetings and collaborations online has become the new normal. With the current global health crisis, it's essential to learn how to navigate online conferencing tools to stay connected and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

Setting the Tone

We've all experienced the dread of long, unproductive meetings that eat up our time. As we shift to online meetings, it's crucial to establish proper etiquette and guidelines to maximize the efficiency of these meetings and avoid wasting any time.

Building Your Vocabulary

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, let's familiarize ourselves with some essential vocabulary that you may encounter during online meetings:

• Video conference: An online meeting that involves video and audio communication between two or more participants utilizing a camera and microphone.
• Virtual meeting: A meeting that takes place through an online platform without participants physically present in the same space.
• Screen sharing: The process of sharing one's computer screen with other participants in a video conference.
• Audio conference: An online meeting that involves audio communication between multiple participants.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will:

• Understand the importance of proper etiquette and guidelines in online meetings
• Know the essential vocabulary related to online meetings
• Have a basic understanding of various online conferencing tools
• Know how to prepare for and participate effectively in online meetings

Conclusion

Now that you have a clear idea of what we will be learning today, let's get started. Remember, online meetings can be a powerful tool to stay connected and collaborate, so let's make the most out of them!