Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM)—Graduate/Professional Degree Programs 2025–2026 205 with a stable Internet connection. Students are expected to follow the student dress code, have their video camera turned on (unless otherwise approved by the course instructor), have an appropriate background displayed, and mute microphones when not actively speaking. Graduate students are expected to conduct themselves as professionals in every setting, including Zoom or other online settings. Attending Zoom classes or Zoom meetings should be considered the same as attending in person. The following guidelines are to assist students in making good decisions regarding virtual/computer based classes and meetings: Do • Get ready for class just as you would an in-person class. Dress and groom as you would for an in-person class, have textbooks and other materials you need for class with you and find a place where you can remain alert and focused such as near a window or lamp. • Attend class through a laptop or computer. Phones and tablets may not work very well. • Make sure your audio works. You need to hear and be heard by others. • Before class, review the plan for the day’s session. Check the syllabus and the most recent announcement or email that your professor has sent to you. • Engage during class using the communication channels your instructor recommends. Instructors may ask that you use the icons and features available in Zoom (like the hand-raising option). Speak up directly, use the chat, answer polls, and/or participate in other interactive elements. • Pay attention and show that you are doing so. Students pay attention better if they are actively involved—ask and answer questions and offer contributions. • Have your camera turned on. Unless instructed by the instructor, it is KPCOM’s policy that students have their camera turned on and show themselves in the picture during Zoom sessions. Having the video on helps most students stay engaged and attentive. • Make eye contact. Position your Zoom window close to the webcam so that other viewers look at you directly. • Mute yourself when not speaking. Background noise is distracting for others, and even whispered conversations are picked up easily by mics. Don’t • Attend class as a side activity. Do not attend class while driving, traveling, socializing, texting, exercising, cooking, resting, etc. When you are in class, your focus should be only on classwork. • Hide your face. The value of the webcam is in seeing your face. Position your webcam so that your face is illuminated, with no lights or windows behind you. • Remain silent, unresponsive. Participate in class discussions with your classmates and with the professors. A silent classroom where the professor is only lecturing results in passive learning rather than active learning.
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