State school heads who block teachers from hosting live online lessons due to privacy concerns have sparked confusion among critics who ask why educators can t just pick a blank background.
Headteachers claim live-streaming lessons from inside a teacher s home is a huge invasion of privacy and takes away professional distance .
And teachers union NASUWT is strongly advising members to avoid live lessons unless there are measures in place to stop privacy breaches.
But many have asked why teachers don t utilise Zoom s virtual background feature - or present in front of a blank wall.
Zoom offers users the option to pick from a set selection of sample backgrounds or upload their own - meaning the user s face can appear in front of any image they choose.