[OSList] Seeking Feedback on Participation Instructions for an Online Event

[Lucas Cioffi via OSList]

Hello OSLIST,

I'm hosting an online unconference on Thursday (using Zoom + Qiqo + Slack),
and I'm seeking feedback from the list about the language I'm using (pasted
at the bottom of this email).  An unconference is similar to OST but quite
different.  Sessions are more presentation style than OS (because people
often want to spread the word about a project they are working on), however
I am encouraging people to make their sessions more conversational.

We do have a solid turnout of 50 people so far.  By leading with "Spread
the word about your civic tech project" I recognize that I am encouraging
presentation-style sessions.  In my estimation, it was the way to make this
event interesting to the broadest number of people.  Of course, broad is
not always best.

My overall goal with the event is to help the opengov/civic-tech fields
become more collaborative, but I didn't include that in the invitation,
becauseI don't think many people are interested in that yet.  I think this
event can serve as a stepping stone.

Would you have used a different purpose or a different agenda format?  How
would you make this more like online OST?  I look forward to hearing your
thoughts!

Lucas Cioffi
Charlottesville, VA
Mobile: 917-528-1831


---------- Forwarded message to Participants ----------


*The 2016 OpenGov & CivicTech Online Unconference*
*Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 4pm-7pm GMT (11am-2pm EST)*

*Purpose*
1. Spread the word about your civic tech project.
2. Network with other innovators.
3. Bring the toughest questions and challenges you're facing and gain
insights from other participants.

*Before the Unconference*

   - 1. Register here
   <http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-opengov-civictech-online-unconference-tickets-20428926469>
and
   join 50+ participants.


   - 2. *Download Zoom <https://zoom.us/support/download>* for video chat.


   - 3. *Invite your friends.*


   - 4. *Optional: Say "Hi" to everyone by using the Slack group chat
   channel <https://civic-innovation.slack.com/>.*  That will be the place
   for group chat and 1-1 messages.  It is open now and will remain open after
   the event.  If you haven't received an invitation, click here
   <https://civic-innovation-slack.herokuapp.com>.


   - 5. *Optional: Post the topic for your 25-min breakout session* at
the Opening
   Circle for this Unconference
   <https://qiqochat.com/breakout/0/GWpNxHhKcWdgOampUOxAbNelP> (a preview
   is at the bottom of this email).  Sessions should be conversational and
   free-flowing rather than 1-way presentations.


*During the Unconference*

   - 1. Go to the Opening Circle for this Unconference
   <https://qiqochat.com/breakout/0/GWpNxHhKcWdgOampUOxAbNelP> and create a
   free account.2. Click the red "Join Audio/Video" to launch Zoom video
   chat.


*Ground Rules*

   - You are encouraged to jump to another breakout table at any time if
   there is another topic that is more interesting.  Don't be shy; it's OK!


   - Be generous with your ideas and time and others will be that way for
   you.


   - Let's have fun!



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*UNCONFERENCE AGENDA*

*Opening and Welcome: 4pm GMT (11am EST)*
Once you're all set, you can jump between the breakout tables to mingle and
to get to know other participants before Round 1 begins.

*Round 1: 4:30pm GMT (11:30am EST)*

   - Table 1: *Taking a completely new tech concept and how to pursue it -
   Scott Brown, icitizen*


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*Round 2: 5pm GMT (12pm EST)*

   - Table 1: *Gaining & keeping public trust on technology - Dr**. Tony
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*Round 3: 5:30pm GMT (12:30pm EST)*

   - Table 1: *How to make civic tech interesting to millennials - Alex
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*Closing: 6:30pm GMT (1:30pm EST)*
An open discussion at the Main Table.


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