To accommodate this delay, allow a few seconds for people at other locations to ask or respond to a question. Microphones are placed at each site in order to transmit audio. Remember to speak clearly and concisely and don't let your voice trail off at the end of a sentence. To prevent transmission of background noises when someone at another site is speaking, use your microphone's mute button. And, remember to avoid side conversations.
People think of television as entertainment or passive.
For a videoconference to be interactive, you must remove the barriers between the origination site and remote locations. Always call on participants by name to acknowledge their question. During the meeting, ask participants for feedback and keep them involved. Ask each site, one at a time, if anyone there has questions, thoughts or ideas, and then wait for them to respond. It's also best to look at the camera when speaking to establish eye contact with participants.