The Republic of the Philippines

BICOL UNIVERSITY
JESSE M. ROBREDO INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
3rd Floor, Judge Aquilino P. Bonto Building, Bicol University, Legazpi City

HOUSE RULES FOR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

1. Be presentable.
Get dressed – be professional and courteous by dressing appropriately.
2. Check your IT equipment, sounds and video and connectivity
● Check that your computer is functioning, check that headphones,
microphones, internet connection, etc. are all up and running before the meeting
start time.
● Please be conscious of what you have on your computer desktop when
you share screens during these virtual sessions. Close things you don’t want to be
seen and make sure that you are sharing only things that need to be shared and
not your personal information.
3. Be aware of your surroundings
Lighting:
• When you are using a platform where you are video enabled make sure
you use as much light as possible.
• Avoid having most of the light behind you (if the light is behind you, all
your colleagues will see is a silhouette.
• Be mindful that ceiling fans and electric fans can create a strobe effect
Location:
• Choose a location that is free of distractions for you, your classmates and
your professor.
• Make sure your background is appropriate for the situation: Don’t
embarrass yourself in front of your classmates and your professor.
4. Attendance
Be Punctual:
● Arrive on time to each session.
● Join the meeting 10 minutes before the start of the session.
● Make sure you are in a quiet area.
● Checking of attendance will be done 5 mins before the start of the session
and 15 minutes before the end of the session.
 The Republic of the Philippines
BICOL UNIVERSITY
JESSE M. ROBREDO INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
3rd Floor, Judge Aquilino P. Bonto Building, Bicol University, Legazpi City

5. Participation
• Speak slowly and clearly.
• Speak louder than you normally talk:
• Make sure your voice carries so it is picked up on your microphone.
• Don’t be afraid to project your voice, too!
• Your team will appreciate being able to hear you without having to strain
their ears or turn their volume all the way up.
6. Be Considerate
Be considerate! Don’t Interrupt! Let other people speak, then when they're
done, speak, and when finished, mute your mic and give the floor to
someone else.
7. Mute your microphone when you are not talking
Eliminate all conversations not intended for everyone. This will improve
both our experience and overall discussion forum efficiency.
8. Leave the keyboard alone!
The sound of your typing could distract others who are in the same
meeting.
If you need to take notes, use a pen and a notebook.
9. Respect Diversity:
Our virtual classroom should be, without question, a safe space for
people of all races, genders, sexes, ages, sexual orientations, religions,
disabilities and socioeconomic statuses.