Peer support

  Talking one to one or in groups online became a general way of communication. To do this better is a challenge. For deaf people it can be difficult. This blog gives a few tips that might help. In talking and demonstrating this, the words we use have little impact, how we do it is more important. 1 The Setup Put a light behind the screen to highlight your face. Use the option to blur the back ground. When you talk and listen, look at the little camera on top of the screen.  Alternatively have a window behind the computer with light on your face. Cut noise, close the door and windows. Dress smart - casual. 2 When talking Look at the camera. When others present, mute you microphone.  With Google Meet you can use subscripts to help when you cannot hear. Talk s-l-o-w-l-y and use spaces between concepts to help the listeners to understand well.  SMILE! Show you hands.  3 Answering Pause a bit then repeat the question, "Thank your asking about ...", give a bit more, ...