How Run a PDA Online class
BEFORE CLASS
Equipment you need:
☐ iPad (check if fully charged).
☐ 2 x Microphone (transmitter & receiver check if charged)
☐ iPad stand
☐ Spotify app (Blue tooth connected to studio speaker & iPad)
☐ Click on Settings Icon on iPad and connect Bluetooth Speaker
☐ Extra recording device – For Tricks, Stretch, Conditioning classes - please film your class using Vimeo which will directly upload to Vimeo.
Note: all of the above should be in this box and the iPad is on the tripod
nearby. Extension cord and charger in the box if needed
WHAT YOU NEED TO CHECK
1. Wix class bookings
☐ Open Wix app on iPad
☐ Click “Calendar”. Look for you class and check how many participants booked
☐ If there is no one booked, there will be no Zoom meeting generated so there will be no class.
2. Zoom meeting
☐ Open Zoom app
☐ Click “Meetings” on the left menu bar. Look for the meeting with your class name..
☐ Click “Start” a couple of minutes before class starts.
☐ Do not change any audio settings in Zoom
☐ Zoom is automatically set to record the session – You will hear “Recording in progress” and see a flashing red dot indicating the session is being recorded
☐ You must pin yourself in the meeting. Click on the 3 dots in your window and click “Pin” and make sure the recording is on.
☐ Waiting room is turned off so no need to admit any students into the meeting.
PDA Online Hybrid Classes Setup Guide
☐ Please ask all students to mute themselves.
MUSIC & MICROPHONE
☐ Please ensure you use royalty free music for Stretch, Conditioning & Tricks classes.
☐ Pole Choreo and Floorwork classes, you’re welcome to use any music you like.
☐ Ensure the transceiver is plugged into the side of the iPad for clear audio of live participants & recordings
☐ Spotify should be Bluetoothed via the iPad and Bluetooth speaker. Adjust the volume in the iPad. If you’re logged into your own Spotify on the iPad you can also use your phone to press play and pause etc.
☐ For more info in Spotify set up, please refer to Maddie’s video instruction.
VIMEO
☐ Open the Vimeo App. Select The “ + Create” black button located top right hand corner. Select Recording and start recording the class. When the class has ended, save the recording with title “16.6.26 Flex & Stretch (Middles) with Maddie Sparkle”. Please add any equipment needed and/or tricks learnt in the class under description.
DURING CLASS
☐ Check in every now and again if students have questions.
☐ If students have any questions, please ask them type them in the chat function.
☐ Ensure the camera captures you from top to bottom and no parts are cut off. This is for the Live Zoom and the separate filming device.
AFTER CLASS
☐ Please make sure you return everything to reception neatly
☐ All devices must be plugged back in to charge
PDA Online Hybrid Classes Setup Guide
☐ If you are running a class right after, please make sure you tidy the devices up and put them on charge before going home. You can add the details for the recording after class.
☐ Please make sure the recording in Vimeo is saved in the PDA Online folder and label in format: 20.5.26 Stretch & Flex (Front Splits) with Maddie. Please add the tricks learnt and or the stretch focus for that session in the description.