This webinar explores the ins and outs of a number of different platforms and practical considerations for a successful online event.
James Akers, the Digital Culture Network’s Tech Champion for Data Analytics and Insight, looks at the functionality available in different platforms, explores ways to make sessions interactive, and what technical setup is required to run workshops and training online.
You will learn
What platforms are available
Pros and cons of YouTube, Zoom and Teams
Common challenges of online delivery and how to overcome them
Technical setup and recommended equipment
The importance of accessible content for your audiences
Using your phone as a webcam DroidCam (Android), EpocCam (iOS)
Google Jamboard
In the session we tried out Google Jamboard, here is our collated response to the questions What makes good training content? and What makes good training delivery?
Responses to What makes good training content?
Good visuals
Checking in with people
Tangible examples
Interactive polls, chats, tests
Well prepared material
Participation
Engaging speaker
Real-life examples, games, breakout rooms (although can be barriers at the beginning of the session when people do not know each other)
Setting out expectations at the start
Re-capping and visual examples
Responses to What makes good training delivery?
Good training structure
Variety of delivery
Being funny and relatable
Interactive engagament
Variation in content
Visual examples
Comfortable environment to share experiences
We reached the cap of 30 active users at a time during the session so asked attendees to take turns.
VocalEyes – Audio description services and listings
‘How to…’ videos for making accessible work online – In Spring 2021, Graeae Theatre released a series of comprehensive ‘How to…’ videos and resources on how to make online work accessible. Each video has a different focus such as Working Creatively Online and Working with Neuro-Diverse Artists.
The Digital Culture Network is here to support you and your organisation. Our Tech Champions can provide free 1-2-1 support to all arts and cultural organisations who are in receipt of, or eligible for, Arts Council England funding. If you need help or would like to chat with us about any of the advice we have covered above, please get in touch. Sign up for our newsletter below and follow us on Twitter @ace_dcn for the latest updates.
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