During the broadcast.
WHAT TO DO AT THE START
Wait a moment for people to join State what the session covers State how long it will run
WHAT TO AVOID
Starting before anyone is there and repeating yourself A long wait with nothing happening
DURING
Acknowledge people by name Answer questions as they come, or at stated points Keep moving
THE COMMENT MONITORING
Have someone else watching comments if possible.
Reading and presenting simultaneously is difficult.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT PROBLEMS
Acknowledge them and continue.
Viewers are tolerant of minor problems in live content.
WHAT TO DO IF THE CONNECTION DROPS
Reconnect and continue.
Tell people what happened.
LENGTH
Shorter than you plan.
Attention falls sharply.
WHAT TO DO AT THE END
Summarise State what happens next Say where the recording will be
WHAT TO DO AFTERWARDS
Publish the recording Answer questions you could not address
