Run through this checklist before each live event to set yourself up for a smooth session. You can make your own, or use the one below.
Day Before
- Confirm your event is approved and visible in your Teacher Dashboard
- Promote your event across your social media channels and email list
- Prepare your session outline or notes
- Confirm your internet speed meets the minimum (10 Mbps download / 7 Mbps upload)
30–60 Minutes Before
- Restart your computer to clear memory and reset audio/video drivers
- Update Google Chrome to the latest version
- Plug your computer into power
- Close all unnecessary apps and browser tabs
- Disable cloud sync tools (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
- Turn off automatic app updates
- Ask others on your network to pause heavy internet use
- Run a speed test at speedtest.net - confirm at least 7 Mbps upload
- Set up and check your lighting, framing, and background
- Ensure your microphone is connected and recognised by your computer
10–15 Minutes Before
- Log in to your Teacher Dashboard using Google Chrome
- Open your event and click Enter stream early
- Grant browser permission to access your camera and microphone if prompted
- Toggle on Playback my microphone and speak naturally to confirm audio levels
- Toggle off the playback/sidetone before going live - leaving it on causes echo feedback
- Check your video framing and lighting one last time
- Have your session notes within easy eyeline of the camera
- Set up any Promotional Cards you plan to share during the session
At Go-Live
- Watch the countdown timer - when it reaches zero, click Start Live
- Welcome your audience warmly and acknowledge where people are joining from
- You're live!