Online business meetings

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Online business meetings

Lesson aims

I can understand conversations between native speakers.

 

I can use recent information in new situations.

Do you know any programmes for online meetings?

Zoom: Widely used for its ease of use and robust features, including breakout rooms, screen sharing, and virtual backgrounds

Microsoft Teams: Integrated with Microsoft 365, it offers chat, video conferencing, and collaboration tools like file sharing and real-time document editing

Google Meet: Part of Google Workspace, it provides simple scheduling, screen sharing, and real-time captioning

Cisco Webex: Known for its strong security features and scalability, making it suitable for both small and large enterprises

Skype: Offers video and audio calls, instant messaging, and screen sharing. Skype for Business is being replaced by Microsoft Teams

GoTo Meeting: Ideal for small businesses, it offers features like screen sharing, meeting recording, and drawing tools1.

BlueJeans: Provides high-quality video and audio, along with features like screen sharing and meeting recording

Slack: Primarily a messaging platform, but also supports video calls and screen sharing

Zoho Meeting: A cost-effective option with features like webinar hosting, screen sharing, and meeting recording

ClickMeeting: Great for webinars and online events, offering features like polls, Q&A sessions, and automated webinars

Do you agree with the statements? Vote!

Turning off your camera during an online meeting is unprofessional.

I agree

I disagree

It's acceptable to wear pajamas during an online meeting as long as your camera is off.

I agree

I disagree

Technical issues are the biggest challenge of online meetings.

I agree

I disagree

Online meetings are less stressful than face-to-face meetings.

I agree

I disagree

Using virtual backgrounds in online meetings is distracting.

I agree

I disagree

The first quarter of the year (January to March).

To change something.

To stop the sound from being heard.

A delay in the audio or video.

When the screen or video stops moving.

A symbol that is used to access settings.

When the sound or video keeps stopping and starting.

The controls for where the sound comes out.

Adjusting

To mute

A lag

Cutting out

Frozen

Q1

Gear icon

Output settings

I am __________ the volume.

Check the __________ for sound.

Click the __________ to open settings.

__________ starts in January.

The screen is __________.

The audio keeps __________.

There is __________ in the video.

Press the button __________ the sound.

Adjusting

Frozen

Cutting out

A lag

To mute

Q1

Gear icon

Output settings

Video

-Funny

-Video conference call

-many speakers

Try to remember at least 3 technical problems. 

3 technical problems during conference call

Conference call

In groups, use the given sentences to create your conference call. 

Use at least 20 sentences. 

After 10 minutes you present your calls to the class. 

Let me know if you finish earlier.