VIRTUAL SETUP
(for attendees)
What you need to be ZOOM READY
- The meeting link (and passcode) will be sent in the week of session delivery - stay tuned.
- Ensure you are on your own computer away from others (sound feedback issues) and if you can minimise background noise – incl.
- Highly recommended to use a computer rather than an ipad or mobile or chromebook (some Zoom features don’t work on these).
- If you could ensure you are on the Zoom app - you can download here: https://zoom.us/download (some Zoom features don’t work on the browser).
- Also update to Zoom 5.7.6 (see here how to update: https://tinyurl.com/updatingzoomlatestversion) and ensure its all working: https://zoom.us/test
- Check your audio / video https://zoom.us/test (the button next to audio ^ allows you to test your audio).
- Test your speed at https://fast.com/. Zoom suggests 3 Mbps minimum; higher is better.
- If you could also ensure you have Chrome or Edge on your computer.
Expectations to ensure you have a FUN, INTERACTIVE and IMPACTFUL experience
- Join the zoom room - 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. Initially, you will be in a waiting room, before being accepted into the room.
- It is expected that you attend the whole session in full with active participation (no multitasking please during the session - it works best if everyone gives their full attention! )
- Also to have your video on throughout the entire session + good sound please (headphones usually help!)
- Play full out - you get what you give, so give this experience the best of you. Light up the chat box with comments and asking questions, show love with emojis if you connected with something that was said, get involved in breakout activities, take up virtual challenges and so much more.
- View in full screen
- Adjust your volume so you can hear me clearly
- Have microphone on mute
- Have a pen and paper and take notes (and take them as if you were going to teach someone else - best way to learn)
- If applicable, ensure worksheet / workbook is printed out for completion throughout the session
- Have plenty of water next to you to stay hydrated
- If you drop off, come back using the same link you used to join.
- Be prepared to move….a lot :)
- If you’re attending a virtual half or full day workshop, see additional suggestions below.
For Virtual Workshops ONLY
For sessions greater than 60 minutes, we will be using the following collaboration tools for group activities so ensure you are familiar with the following:
During the workshop, there will be breakout activities and you will be allocated to a group. Each group will be asked to select an e-note taker, who will be the person filling out the Jamboard, or Sheets file during group discussions. This person will share their screen, so everyone can see and contribute. Easy peasy.
- Google Docs, Sheets, Slides (pretty sure you’re across these apps)
- Google Jamboard (super easy to use - awesome app)
- Zoom Whiteboard & Annotation
During the workshop, there will be breakout activities and you will be allocated to a group. Each group will be asked to select an e-note taker, who will be the person filling out the Jamboard, or Sheets file during group discussions. This person will share their screen, so everyone can see and contribute. Easy peasy.