During a Synchronous Class, a Participant Is Presenting When the Participant's

question 116

Multiple Choice

During a synchronous class, a participant is presenting when the participant's dog begins to bark. Which of the following should the instructor do to BEST eliminate the distraction?

• A) Mute the participant and use private chat to ask if they are ready to proceed
• B) Laugh audibly and then comment that the instructor's dog also barks during sessions
• C) Allow the distraction to continue until the participant is finished presenting the point
• D) Interrupt the participant mid-sentence and scold the participant

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

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Rudely

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