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

Mon Mar 21 16:54:38 CET 2022

Hi Dirk:

I really want to be there for Thursday (no idea what time that is EST) but
I have a dentist appointment at 11 AM EST, which means I am out of
commission from about 10 AM to 3 PM EST that day.

I think that probably conflicts with the time you're saying, but I'm not
sure.

Assuming I can't make it, please keep me posted on your takeaways.

So far, it sounds like the best of both world is where both groups feel
they are getting: productive, meaningful, collaborative outputs, as well as
a sense of deep personal connection.  Is that right?  I'm talking about
within a session rather than overall for an event.

The piece I'm working on that is hybrid is a conference presentation and
discussion about addressing ableism in health care for health professionals.

Thanks, Cybele.

On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 11:30 AM Dirk Slater <dirk at fabriders.net> wrote:

> 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
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dirk
>
> Dirk Slater
> FabRiders
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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> 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> 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:
>>
>> 1 - Treat them as 3 audiences: in person, online and hybrid (to switch
>> between, the stage manager role).
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 4 - Consider each part of the script as an element and how you might
>> coordinate and switch between them.
>>
>> 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> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> - 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/
>>>
>>> - 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/
>>>
>>> Hope to see you or hear from you on any of the above soon!
>>>
>>> - Dirk
>>>
>>> Dirk Slater
>>> FabRiders
>>> Facilitating Capacity & Movement Building
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>>> @FabRider Twitter
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>>> https://www.fabriders.net/session-design-lab/
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>>>
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