Guidelines for Virtual Video Presentation ISHAD2021

✅Prepare a 3 - 5 minutes video presentation, having you presenting in front of a camera OR your voice over the PowerPoint OR a combination of any other creative methods of presentation. You may use multiple screens, one for the PowerPoint presentation and a smaller one including you as the presenter.

✅This video should not be more than 5 minutes in length.

✅The resolution of the video should be of high definition (720p or 1080p).

✅All information such as the title of your paper, authors’ name, affiliation as well as your photo must appear on the first slide of your presentation.

✅Presentation can be recorded in Malay or English based on the language used in your full paper. Audio commentary and all information on the slides must be clearly presented.

No background music is allowed.

✅Please send/share your:
i) downloadable video link
ii) presentation slides saved with the subject:
"ISHAD2021_ Presenter Full Name"

✅Presentation video and slides must be submitted latest to    by 5th September 2021 (Sunday).

✅Other technical instructions for Virtual Video Presentation for ISHAD2021 will be available soon at our website. Stay tune!

Technical Instructions for Virtual Video Presentation for ISHAD2021

➡️Go to the following link to access to all virtual rooms. (The link will be provided during the conference day via Whatsapp Group).

➡️Virtual rooms can be accessed directly from Cisco Webex Meetings website or you can first download Webex Application to your device.

➡️Each virtual room have its own unique Meeting ID, Password and Link. The link will be provided during the conference day.

➡️To join the session through the web:
▪️Insert the Meeting ID and press ‘ENTER’ from your keyboard
▪️Insert the Password and click ‘OK’
▪️Click ‘Join Meeting’
▪️Otherwise, you can copy and paste the Meeting Link and press ‘ENTER’ from your keyboard

➡️To join the session through Webex App,
▪️Insert the Meeting ID and click ‘Join’
▪️Insert the Password and click ‘Next’
▪️Otherwise, you can copy and paste the Meeting Link and click ‘Join’

➡️Each session will be hosted by a Session Chair and assisted by a Session Vice-Chair.

➡️Session Chair will play all the recorded videos of all presentations according to the schedule.

➡️Each presenter must be in the virtual room throughout the session. After your video has been aired, 3-5 minutes will be allocated for the Question & Answer session.

➡️Overall, there will be two (2) parallel sessions and ten (10) virtual rooms conducted during the conference, hence, please ensure that you are entering the correct virtual room for your session.

Virtual Conference Etiquette

The Dos in the Virtual Conference

✅Do have proper equipment and the right technology.

✅Do test your microphone before you video call. Test it by video conferencing your colleague before the conference.

✅Do test your hardware and internet connection beforehand.

✅Do turn off all notifications and make sure your cell phone is on silent mode.

✅Do mute yourself when not talking.

✅Do give your full attention to the participants as you would if you were in the same room.

✅Do give everyone a chance to participate.

✅Do wait for your turn to speak.

✅Do speak clearly, concisely and use good manners.

✅Do listen to attentively to everyone.

✅Do limit meeting distractions.

✅Do respect everyone‘s time.

✅Do be courteous to other participants

✅Do keep body movements minimal.

✅Do maintain eye contact by looking into the camera.

✅Do dress appropriately.

✅Do make sure your room is well lit (side lighting is the best).

✅Do set up a virtual background, if you don’t have time to tidy up your space.

✅Do be careful about the documents or screens you’re sharing.

✅Do stick to the time frames.

✅Do be aware of potential cultural differences. It’s important to be prepared for communication challenges that may arise as a result of language barriers or differences in etiquette.

✅Do be patient when things get complicated.

✅Do make sure password protection is enabled.

✅Do be yourself and have fun!

The Don’ts in the Virtual Conference

❌Don’t wait until the session time to log in.

❌Don’t position your camera too low, too high or hooked onto a different monitor. Weird camera angles can be very distracting and unflattering during video conference calls.

❌Don’t invite unnecessary people.

❌Don’t make distracting sounds.

❌Don’t interrupt other speakers.

❌Don’t multitask.

❌Don’t shout.

❌Don’t make distracting movements.

❌Don’t carry on side conversations.

❌Don’t talk over each other. Use the chat function to ask questions.

❌Don’t wear “noisy” jewelry.

❌Don’t open the irrelevant programs.