[SessionDesign] Checking in on Virtual vs IRL (and Hybrids?) and another lab.

Mon Mar 21 16:30:37 CET 2022

Hi,

Yes, not just feeling excluded but also actually having power - my current working hypothesis is that virtual and face to face are VERY different formats and experiences for people.  A virtual session can be super productive, and you can have lots of collaboration on meaningful outputs and really get stuff done together, while face to face sessions are all about informal networking, being able to have deep personal conversations over lunch and breaks, etc. 

I’m thinking that doing a hybrid severely cripples both and also really makes the experience less positive for both the online and face to face participants.  So really curious about examples people might have where the benefits of a hybrid are more than having them as an either/or.

Curious as to what folks think.

Also just a reminder about the session on Thursday to really hash this out - if you’re available this Thursday the 24th at 4pm UTC, (check your time zone <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20220324T160000&p1=136&p2=224&p3=155&p4=41&p5=263&p6=51&p7=37&p8=125&p9=34&p10=170&p11=44&p12=145>) register to meet me here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcumsqT0oH9Wbzx0WrP-0piVuNCvAcPbZ <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcumsqT0oH9Wbzx0WrP-0piVuNCvAcPbZ> 

Thanks,

Dirk

Dirk Slater
FabRiders 
Facilitating Capacity & Movement Building
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> On 21 Mar 2022, at 15:17, Cybele S <cybele.sack at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Dirk:
> 
> Are you able to articulate some of your concerns about power dynamics and agency in a hybrid model?
> 
> For example, are you worried about people online feeling excluded?  
> 
> Or are there other concerns as well?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Cybèle 
> 
> On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:50 AM Dirk Slater <dirk at fabriders.net <mailto:dirk at fabriders.net>> wrote:
> That’s great Cybelle, thanks for this. Let us know how it goes, I’m particularly keen on understanding how to address power dynamics and agency in the Hybrid model, and it sounds like you will have some good learning on that front!
> 
> - Dirk
> 
>> On 17 Mar 2022, at 13:16, Cybele S <cybele.sack at gmail.com <mailto:cybele.sack at gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Dirk:
>> 
>> I am going to be involved with my first hybrid in May that we are planning for now.  Some of my colleagues have been doing hybrid teaching for the past year.  Here are some things I heard, but I’m early in this:
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>> 1 - Treat them as 3 audiences: in person, online and hybrid (to switch between, the stage manager role).
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>> 2 - If you have multiple people presenting, give one the role of in-person host, and one the role of switching between (calling on online audience).  Some can wear both hats at once but it may be better to ask for some help with that than to try to do both as in-person host.
>> 
>> 3 - If you have short online speakers, pre-record if possible to improve timing of switch and reduce risk variables.
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>> 4 - Consider each part of the script as an element and how you might coordinate and switch between them.
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>> That’s all I’ve got for now.  Might be able to tell you more in a few months. It does sound like it needs more coordination to do it well.
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Cybèle 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Thu, Mar 17, 2022 at 7:42 AM Dirk Slater <dirk at fabriders.net <mailto:dirk at fabriders.net>> wrote:
>> Hi Session Designers,
>> 
>> Got a couple of things for you,
>> 
>> - Virtual vs IRL vs Hybrid?
>> 
>> So it seems we’re starting to enter a brave new world where people have been learning how to be more productive in an online session and are now trying to make sense of when we should actually do the face-to-face. What are the trade-offs? When is it worth the risk and expense of doing a face-to-face (what people are now calling IRL - In Real Life)?  And what about Hybrids - do they really work?  I’m really curious about what people’s experience is on this.
>> 
>> Really happy to get a discussion started on via email AND also think it might be worth having a check-in - so if you’re available this Thursday the 24th at 4pm UTC, (check your time zone <https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20220324T160000&p1=136&p2=224&p3=155&p4=41&p5=263&p6=51&p7=37&p8=125&p9=34&p10=170&p11=44&p12=145>) meet me here:
>> 
>> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcumsqT0oH9Wbzx0WrP-0piVuNCvAcPbZ <https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcumsqT0oH9Wbzx0WrP-0piVuNCvAcPbZ> 
>> 
>> - Session Design Lab
>> 
>> I’ll also be doing a deep dive on the online vs offline thingy during the next Session Design Lab, which will take place on March 30th and 31st from 3pm to 6pm UTC. Let me know if you are interested in attending the lab again, as I’d be happy to have you as a guest. Also, if you know of anyone who might benefit from participating in the lab, point them to: https://www.fabriders.net/session-design-lab/ <https://www.fabriders.net/session-design-lab/>
>> 
>> - Capacity Builders Convergence
>> 
>> On April 5th, we’re teaming up with Aspiration to host The Capacity Builders Convergence. If you identify yourself as a 'capacity builder’, please join us. This is an opportunity to compare practices, share knowledge and deepen relationships with others doing related work. See: https://www.fabriders.net/capacitycon22/ <https://www.fabriders.net/capacitycon22/>
>> 
>> Hope to see you or hear from you on any of the above soon!
>> 
>> - Dirk 
>> 
>> Dirk Slater
>> FabRiders 
>> Facilitating Capacity & Movement Building
>> www.fabriders.net <http://www.fabriders.net/>
>> +447903932817 Mobile/Signal
>> @FabRider Twitter
>> Improve your facilitation skills at The Virtual Session Design Lab - https://www.fabriders.net/session-design-lab/ <https://www.fabriders.net/session-design-lab/>
>> 
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