How to Teach Online While Wearing Glasses

Are you struggling with your glasses making weird reflections every time you teach? In this lesson, we’re going to go over how to properly set up your lighting and which kinds of glasses to use so that you can teach online. That way, you can create online courses, participate in Zoom meetings, conduct webinars, and more, all while maintaining a professional appearance. Whether you’ve been wearing glasses for years or have recently acquired them, the virtual classroom setting can pose some unforeseen hurdles. However, glasses need not be a hindrance. We will explore the art of teaching online while wearing glasses and offer valuable insights to help you not only overcome any potential obstacles but also embrace your eyewear as an integral part of your virtual teaching persona. Challenges online course creators can face if they don’t learn how to teach while wearing glasses: • Glasses can cause distracting reflections and glare on the camera, impacting the visibility of your eyes and content. • Prolonged screen time while teaching online can lead to eye strain and discomfort for glasses wearers. • Constant adjustments or discomfort due to glasses can be distracting for both the instructor and students. • Insecurities about one’s appearance with glasses can affect confidence and presentation. • Choosing the wrong frames or materials may interfere with technology like green screens or facial recognition. Tips for Creative online course creators when teaching online while wearing glasses: • Avoid wearing reflective jewelry or accessories that can cause distracting reflections on your glasses. • Opt for glasses with anti-reflective coatings to reduce glare and maintain clear visibility in online courses. • Set up your studio with even, indirect lighting to minimize reflections on your glasses. • Make an effort to move your head naturally to avoid overemphasizing reflections as you teach. • Before recording, check your setup by recording a short sample to identify and address any potential glare or reflection issues. For more details and tips check out the full writeup at: https://www.artsycourseexperts.com/how-to-teach-online-while-wearing-glasses/ If you have any feedback or questions, let us know in the comments. Get email tips for creative course creators: https://www.ArtsyCourseExperts.com/Subscribe Subscribe on YouTube for our newest videos: https://youtube.com/@artsycourseexperts Subscribe to the Podcast if you prefer audio: https://www.ArtsyCourseExperts/Podcast We help creative teachers build, operate, and grow their online courses by helping them with marketing, content, technology, and operations. Hope this helps you teach a little bit smarter! - The Artsy Course Experts team Website: https://www.ArtsyCourseExperts.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtsyCourseExp Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ArtsyCourseExperts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsyCourseExperts YouTube: https://youtube.com/@artsycourseexperts Favorite Resources (Some with Affiliate Links) • Thinkific for courses - https://www.ArtsyCourseExperts.com/get-thinkific • Canva quick graphics - https://www.ArtsyCourseExperts.com/get-canva • Mailchimp for Email - https://www.ArtsyCourseExperts.com/get-mailchimp • Envato for images - https://www.ArtsyCourseExperts.com/get-envato • Fiverr quick Help - https://www.ArtsyCourseExperts.com/get-fiverr • Descript fixes videos - https://www.ArtsyCourseExperts.com/get-descript • Bluehost for website - https://www.ArtsyCourseExperts.com/get-bluehost Need tech help with your course, teacher website, or community? https://www.artsycourseexperts.com/course-operations-services/ Struggling with some course thing?  Send us a future lesson topic.  https://www.artsycourseexperts.com/questions/ #courses #onlinecourse #coursecreator #coursecreation #onlineteaching #elearning #teaching #trainers #creators #creative #artist #artteachers #thinkific #teachable #skillshare #udemy #kajabi