Improving Virtual Meetings

Improve the appearance of your virtual meeting with simple adjustments

• Wear colors that contrast with your background.
  
• Sit in front of an empty wall or an area with minimal detail.
  
• Choose a well-lit area with light coming from the front or side. Avoid sitting with your back to a light source, including windows. 
  
• Use a stationary chair or lock the wheels on a rolling chair to minimize movement. 
  
• Elevate your computer so the camera is just above eye level. A stack of books can help raise your camera. 
  
• Avoid areas with background noises such as a tv or running dishwasher. Rugs or carpeting can minimize echoing. 

Customize your virtual experience with backgrounds that represent BSU

• Using and adding virtual backgrounds in Zoom
• Using and adding virtual backgrounds in Microsoft Teams

Click the thumbnails below to enlarge, then right-click (Windows) or Ctrl-click (Mac) to download the backgrounds below.