https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Liedra 2026-05-25T05:14:21Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.39.6 https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=Herald_Messages&diff=4205 2018-09-02T16:39:10Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>Very very very important: No amplified music after 11pm tonight. If we have music after then, we may not be able to run next time. Please don't be those people that make EMFCamp have to stop running. <br /> <br /> We particularly need volunteers for bar shifts and catering this evening! If you want to meet some new people or help send EMF off with a bang, please volunteer! It's loads of fun and you can learn new skills. <br /> <br /> <br /> We want your feedback! You can give it (anonymously if you like) at emfcamp.org/feedback</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=Herald_Messages&diff=4203 2018-09-02T14:40:44Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>Very very very important: No amplified music after 11pm tonight. If we have music after then, we may not be able to run next time. Please don't be those people that make EMFCamp have to stop running. <br /> <br /> We particularly need volunteers for bar shifts this evening! If you want to meet some new people or help send EMF off with a bang, please volunteer! It's loads of fun and you can learn new barkeeping skills. <br /> <br /> <br /> We want your feedback! You can give it (anonymously if you like) at emfcamp.org/feedback</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=Herald_Messages&diff=4200 2018-09-02T11:10:32Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>Very very very important: No amplified music after 11pm tonight. If we have music after then, we may not be able to run next time. Please don't be those people that make EMFCamp have to stop running. <br /> <br /> We need volunteers for all teams (bar, AV, video recording, heralding, other on site things)<br /> <br /> WE REALLY NEED STAGE VOLUNTEERS - AV<br /> <br /> We want your feedback! You can give it (anonymously if you like) at emfcamp.org/feedback</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=Herald_Messages&diff=4196 2018-09-02T09:33:29Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div><br /> We need volunteers for all teams (bar, AV, video recording, heralding, other on site things)<br /> <br /> WE REALLY NEED STAGE VOLUNTEERS - AV<br /> <br /> We want your feedback! You can give it (anonymously if you like) at emfcamp.org/feedback</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=Herald_Messages&diff=4195 2018-09-02T09:23:42Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>Please let people know that there will be a big gathering next to the Null Space This Morning to make an image for the 10.30 satellite pass to be captured from space. Please encourage people to make a note to go take part and be seen from space! Full details on the EMF wiki at [[EMF Wolf from Space]].<br /> <br /> We need volunteers for all teams (bar, AV, video recording, heralding, other on site things)<br /> <br /> WE REALLY NEED STAGE VOLUNTEERS - AV<br /> <br /> We want your feedback! You can give it (anonymously if you like) at emfcamp.org/feedback</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=SpeakerOps_Training&diff=4170 2018-09-01T15:49:00Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>This page gives more detail in terms of what to expect when doing [[SpeakerOps]] and some suggestions from experienced SpeakerOps people for approaching the role. There is a corresponding guide for speakers at [[EMFSpeakerGuide]].<br /> <br /> A typical shift covers 3-4 talks and cycles as follows. Remember you will be up on stage and being recorded. <br /> <br /> At start of shift (or ideally a little before) report to the Green Room (which is typically a white tent despite the name), and make contact with the SpeakerOps team leader to report for duty. <br /> <br /> == Meeting speakers prior to talks ==<br /> Ideally this happens in the Green Room prior to the talks, but may happen in the tent at talk time. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the speaker and ask the following things:<br /> <br /> * How long does your talk run? (double check with the session list)<br /> * Are you happy to receive questions after the talk?<br /> * Do you have all the cables you need for laptops, etc.?<br /> * Do you need any help setting up? <br /> * '''Do you have any objections to your talk being recorded or streamed?''' (it is perfectly fine if they do not want it recorded or streamed; see below for details on what to do with this information)<br /> <br /> == In the tent, at the beginning of your shift ==<br /> Check with the person running the shift prior to you if there is anything you need to know about AV/staging/etc. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the stage team. They are your friends. They will give you a microphone and show you how to use it. <br /> <br /> Acquaint yourself with the layout of the stage, noting trip hazards, etc. that might be worthwhile pointing out to the speakers. <br /> <br /> Identify the mechanism by which you can call for help from the SpeakerOps team lead if necessary (this may be a radio or telephone). <br /> <br /> == For each speaker ==<br /> If you haven't shown the speaker to the tent, locate the speaker. Help them set up any equipment they need. <br /> <br /> The stage team may want to do a sound and visual check. Let them know if the talk is not to be recorded. <br /> <br /> Ask the speaker if they would like a warning when they are running out of time. Five minutes before question time is usually a good amount of time to warn. Let them know where you will be sitting and how you will warn them (fingers held up and waved, or a piece of paper with FIVE MINUTES written on it generally work).<br /> <br /> Please try your best to start and end the talks on time. <br /> <br /> == Introductions ==<br /> <br /> '''Announcements will be updated at [[Herald Messages]]''' Please read these out at the beginning of each talk! <br /> <br /> Introductions should at minimum include a welcome statement, the name of the speaker, and the title of the talk. Feel free to embellish a little and provide context, a bad pun, or other appropriate short statement. Some suggestions:<br /> * &quot;Welcome to EMFCamp day 3! It's 11am and you're at Stage A. Our next speaker is Professor Jane Jones, and she will be giving a very timely talk on How to Give Talks at EMFCamp! Please join me in welcoming Professor Jones.&quot; <br /> * &quot;Hello all, it's great to have you all back here at Stage A for our next speaker, Professor Jane Jones. Before we begin, I have a very important announcement from the organisers - please don't set fire to things! We appreciate your co-operation. I've also been informed that Professor Jones would very much appreciate it if you did not record this talk. So please put away your mobile phones and cameras, and enjoy this talk on How to Give Talks at EMFCamp!&quot;<br /> <br /> == During the talk ==<br /> Please pay attention. If something happens, you may need to assist - if the mic stops working, speaker needs assistance with a prop, or they need more water, for example. <br /> <br /> Take note of a question or two that may help to break the ice at question time. <br /> <br /> When the time comes to alert the speaker to the time warning, warn them in the pre-arranged way. If they keep going into question time, take that into consideration - keep alerting them every couple of minutes until they wrap it up. If they finish their talk without any time left for questions, explain that to the audience post-applause. <br /> <br /> == At the end of the talk ==<br /> <br /> After the applause subsides (you may need to assist with starting applause if it doesn't begin naturally), you should thank the speaker and then ask for questions (if appropriate). Some suggestions:<br /> * Thank you, Professor Jones, for that fascinating talk. We have time for a couple of questions - does anyone have any questions for Professor Jones?<br /> * Thank you, Professor Jones, for that amazing talk. I feel like I learned a lot about Giving Talks at EMFCamp. Sadly, we don't have any time for questions, so if you have questions for Professor Jones, can I please suggest you move to the bar, which is in that direction? <br /> <br /> If nobody asks a question, you can use your chair's privilege to ask a question and break the ice. <br /> <br /> During questions, where you have raised hands, we generally try to go to people in order of hands raised for fairness. <br /> <br /> It is important to pass (or hold in front of) the microphone to the person asking the question so that the question can be recorded (where permitted) and also heard by the speaker and everyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> At the close of questions, thank the speaker for their talk and there may be a final round of applause. Some suggestions:<br /> * Thanks once again to Professor Jones for this talk. Our next talk will start in approximately 10 minutes - John Doe on Beekeeping and Acrostics.<br /> * Thanks again, Professor Jones for your talk. If I can ask our enthusiastic question askers to move to the bar so we can prepare for the next talk - John Doe on Beekeeping and Acrostics! <br /> <br /> == After the talk ==<br /> <br /> Help the speaker to disconnect their laptop etc, make sure that any equipment borrowed is returned (VGA adapters, Microphones etc.), and any props are taken off stage. <br /> <br /> Thank the speaker again! <br /> <br /> Hopefully you have time to go back to the Green Room to find your next speaker, or they may have found you in your tent. <br /> <br /> Rinse and repeat!</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=Speaking&diff=3557 2018-08-28T08:49:26Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>{{link-banner}}<br /> <br /> = Speaker Operations Team =<br /> The speaker operations team are here to make sure that your speaking experience is a pleasant one and that each stage runs smoothly.<br /> <br /> If you need to contact us for any reason you can get hold of us by:<br /> <br /> Phone: '''01908 870911'''<br /> <br /> Email: '''[email address removed]'''<br /> <br /> If neither of these are available, ask at the info tent on site and someone will find us.<br /> <br /> = Before you present =<br /> Please arrive at the '''green room''' at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time slot. The green room can be found next to the first aid tent and info desk. If you cannot find it, the info desk will be able to point you in the right direction.<br /> <br /> {{#display_map:52.04149145, -2.3780152~Green Room~Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled slot~EMF-green.png<br /> |width=300<br /> |height=450<br /> |service=openlayers<br /> |layers=emf,osm-mapnik<br /> |zoom=18<br /> }}<br /> <br /> If you wish to attend the talk right before yours, please let us know earlier in the day so that we know where you are. It will be your responsibility to make sure you are at your stage when the previous speaker finishes.<br /> <br /> If we have not heard from you 30 minutes before your talk, we will do our best to find you. If we cannot find you and you miss your speaking slot, you '''will not get another slot in the schedule'''.<br /> <br /> = Presentations =<br /> When it is time for you to present, someone from the team will take you to the stage where the AV team will help you to get connected to the projector and PA system if required. The projectors are 1080p with a 16:9 aspect ratio, they can accept DVI, HDMI, MiniDisplayport and USB-C as display outputs; '''VGA is not supported'''. The speaker operations team member will ask you a few questions (about whether you are happy to be recorded, how you want to handle questions, etc.). They may read some announcements to the audience and then introduce you. If you prefer to introduce yourself, please let them know. <br /> <br /> Each stage is equipped with a projector, screen, a lectern, and a PA system. If you have slides, you may present from your own laptop or use the EMF provided one (Windows, MS Office). If you have any questions about the stage setup or wish to check your slides, audio, or video on the stage beforehand, please let a member of the team know as early as possible. There are no gaps in the schedule, so this would need to take place at the start of the day.<br /> <br /> While you are free to use your time slot in any way that you like, we recommend taking Q&amp;A outside of the stage afterwards. This will leave more time for you to present information and allow questions to go to a depth that may not be required by the wider audience.<br /> <br /> Please let us know as soon as you can if any of the details that you have given us change between now and EMF, for example length of presentation, your availability, whether or not we may film and upload your presentation.<br /> <br /> = Workshops =<br /> There is no organised pre-signup for workshops at EMF, we intend for the workshops to be handled on a first come first served basis.<br /> <br /> If your workshop requires a fee or the sale of materials to participants, you should take care of this at the start of the workshop. You could also pre-sell materials as a method of workshop sign-up. EMF cannot take payment for materials, so you should plan to sell them in cash. Attendees can get cashback from the bar.<br /> <br /> If you have requested audio/video capabilities the workshop will be equipped with a 42&quot; screen which can accept DVI, HDMI, MiniDisplayport and USB-C as display outputs; '''VGA is not supported'''. If you would like to present material on screen but do not have a laptop, please let the speaker ops team know as early as possible so that we can try to arrange something. Audio will be provided via HDMI cable and 3.5mm audio jack. <br /> <br /> = After you present =<br /> After you are finished a member of the team should be available to help you get off stage as the next speaker sets up. We have a tight schedule to maintain, so we'd like to avoid overruns.<br /> <br /> = Questions or Problems =<br /> Please contact us if you have any questions or problems with presenting. The sooner we know about a problem, the more likely it is we can solve it, schedule round it, or help.<br /> <br /> = First Time Speaker? =<br /> If you're a first time speaker you are particularly welcome! We'd like to help support you as much as we can. We have a [[FirstTimeSpeakers]] guide for those who are new (and those who want to refresh their skills). <br /> <br /> '''If you are a first time speaker,''' please let us know about any questions or concerns you have, it doesn't matter what they are, we're here to help. If you would like someone to look at your slides for you we would be happy to do that before the event.<br /> <br /> = FAQs =<br /> <br /> Q: Where will the live link to the stream be? &lt;br&gt;<br /> A: We will update this page when we have it :)<br /> <br /> Q: Where's the schedule again?&lt;br&gt;<br /> A: [https://www.emfcamp.org/schedule]</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=FirstTimeSpeakers&diff=3556 2018-08-28T08:45:12Z

<p>Liedra: /* EMF Speaker Guide */</p> <hr /> <div>= First Time Speaker Guide =<br /> <br /> Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp. <br /> <br /> If you're a first time speaker (or an experienced one!) this guide gives a few notes to help make your experience as smooth as possible. <br /> <br /> We're aware that some speakers at EMF are seasoned pros at public speaking, and for others this may be a first time giving a talk. In either case EMF is a friendly crowd and if your talk has been selected that means that you're sure of an interested and engaged audience. <br /> <br /> == In Preparation ==<br /> <br /> You'll have prepared and practiced your talk. You've got your tickets for EMF, What next?<br /> <br /> If you have materials to support your talk such as slides, then we suggest that you bring these with you on your laptop &amp; USB stick, and perhaps also upload to the cloud (Dropbox/Google drive etc.) in case your laptop gets left on the train/breaks down etc. Don't forget to pack your laptop charger!<br /> <br /> If you are playing music as part of your presentation - please make sure that this is copyright free, otherwise it can cause problems for streamed/uploaded talks. If you can't avoid it, let us know when you register at the Green Room. <br /> <br /> == Facilities available ==<br /> <br /> Each stage has an AV system with:<br /> <br /> - A lectern and connection for your laptop to plug to the projector and sound system. <br /> <br /> - Projectors that are 1080p with a 16:9 aspect ratio. They can accept DVI, HDMI, MiniDisplayport and USB-C as display outputs; VGA is not supported.<br /> <br /> - Audio with connections via HDMI and a standard 3.5mm audio connector (headphone cable). <br /> <br /> - Enough microphones for both your talk and for taking questions from the audience.<br /> <br /> <br /> There is a supply of water at the stage.<br /> <br /> Note that there should be good Internet available around site and from the stages on Wi-Fi - but just in case of Murphy's law and the chance that the Internet connection might be offline: if you have any videos or other media etc. that are part of your talk then it is a good idea to make sure that these are available offline.<br /> <br /> == On the Day ==<br /> <br /> As mentioned on the [[Speaking]] page, you need to register at the Green Room at least 30 mins before your talk. <br /> <br /> In the Green Room we can provide:<br /> <br /> - support and assistance with finalising your talk<br /> <br /> - the ability to charge your devices<br /> <br /> - moral support to help you psych up for your talk (and you're welcome to practice with us too)<br /> <br /> - answers to most questions about giving talks/workshops, so please do come along and ask if you have a question!<br /> <br /> Note that mobile phone signals on site are not great; you must physically report to the Green Room so we can check you off our list. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==FAQ==<br /> <br /> <br /> Q) What if there are any technical hitches on stage during my talk? &lt;br&gt;<br /> A) EMF is a live event and generally runs quite smoothly but occasionally there might be the odd hitch. If it's a technical problem then the Stage/AV teams will take care of it - ie it's our problem and not yours. If you have complicated hardware setup requirements, it might be worthwhile organising with the Green Room when you arrive on site to do a trial on the stages before the day starts - we have no gaps in the schedule so you won't be able to do much before your talk. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks once again in advance for sharing your time, talk and energy to help make EMF the fascinating festival that it is!</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=FirstTimeSpeakers&diff=3555 2018-08-28T08:44:55Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>= EMF Speaker Guide =<br /> <br /> Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp. <br /> <br /> If you're a first time speaker (or an experienced one!) this guide gives a few notes to help make your experience as smooth as possible. <br /> <br /> We're aware that some speakers at EMF are seasoned pros at public speaking, and for others this may be a first time giving a talk. In either case EMF is a friendly crowd and if your talk has been selected that means that you're sure of an interested and engaged audience. <br /> <br /> == In Preparation ==<br /> <br /> You'll have prepared and practiced your talk. You've got your tickets for EMF, What next?<br /> <br /> If you have materials to support your talk such as slides, then we suggest that you bring these with you on your laptop &amp; USB stick, and perhaps also upload to the cloud (Dropbox/Google drive etc.) in case your laptop gets left on the train/breaks down etc. Don't forget to pack your laptop charger!<br /> <br /> If you are playing music as part of your presentation - please make sure that this is copyright free, otherwise it can cause problems for streamed/uploaded talks. If you can't avoid it, let us know when you register at the Green Room. <br /> <br /> == Facilities available ==<br /> <br /> Each stage has an AV system with:<br /> <br /> - A lectern and connection for your laptop to plug to the projector and sound system. <br /> <br /> - Projectors that are 1080p with a 16:9 aspect ratio. They can accept DVI, HDMI, MiniDisplayport and USB-C as display outputs; VGA is not supported.<br /> <br /> - Audio with connections via HDMI and a standard 3.5mm audio connector (headphone cable). <br /> <br /> - Enough microphones for both your talk and for taking questions from the audience.<br /> <br /> <br /> There is a supply of water at the stage.<br /> <br /> Note that there should be good Internet available around site and from the stages on Wi-Fi - but just in case of Murphy's law and the chance that the Internet connection might be offline: if you have any videos or other media etc. that are part of your talk then it is a good idea to make sure that these are available offline.<br /> <br /> == On the Day ==<br /> <br /> As mentioned on the [[Speaking]] page, you need to register at the Green Room at least 30 mins before your talk. <br /> <br /> In the Green Room we can provide:<br /> <br /> - support and assistance with finalising your talk<br /> <br /> - the ability to charge your devices<br /> <br /> - moral support to help you psych up for your talk (and you're welcome to practice with us too)<br /> <br /> - answers to most questions about giving talks/workshops, so please do come along and ask if you have a question!<br /> <br /> Note that mobile phone signals on site are not great; you must physically report to the Green Room so we can check you off our list. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==FAQ==<br /> <br /> <br /> Q) What if there are any technical hitches on stage during my talk? &lt;br&gt;<br /> A) EMF is a live event and generally runs quite smoothly but occasionally there might be the odd hitch. If it's a technical problem then the Stage/AV teams will take care of it - ie it's our problem and not yours. If you have complicated hardware setup requirements, it might be worthwhile organising with the Green Room when you arrive on site to do a trial on the stages before the day starts - we have no gaps in the schedule so you won't be able to do much before your talk. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks once again in advance for sharing your time, talk and energy to help make EMF the fascinating festival that it is!</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=EMFSpeakerGuide&diff=3554 2018-08-28T08:28:30Z

<p>Liedra: Liedra moved page EMFSpeakerGuide to FirstTimeSpeakers: better name</p> <hr /> <div>#REDIRECT [[FirstTimeSpeakers]]</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=FirstTimeSpeakers&diff=3553 2018-08-28T08:28:30Z

<p>Liedra: Liedra moved page EMFSpeakerGuide to FirstTimeSpeakers: better name</p> <hr /> <div>= EMF Speaker Guide =<br /> <br /> Congratulations on being accepted to give a talk or workshop at EMF Camp. <br /> <br /> This guide gives a few notes to help make your experience as smooth as possible. <br /> <br /> We're aware that some speakers at EMF are seasoned pros at public speaking, and for others this may be a first time giving a talk. In either case EMF is a friendly crowd and if your talk has been selected that means that you're sure of an interested and engaged audience. <br /> <br /> == In Preperation: ==<br /> <br /> You'll have prepared and practiced your talk. You've got your tickets for EMF, What next?<br /> <br /> If you have materials to support your talk such as slides, then we suggest that you bring these with you on your laptop &amp; USB stick, and perhaps also upload to the cloud (Dropbox / Google drive etc.) in case your laptop gets left on the train / breaks down etc. Don't forget to pack your laptop charger!<br /> <br /> NB - if you are playing music as part of your presentation - please make sure that this is copyright free, otherwise it can cause problems for streamed / uploaded talks.<br /> <br /> '''Speaker Ops people and what they (we) do:'''<br /> <br /> The Speaker Ops crew are here to help you - if you need anything please ask and we'll do what we can to help. We're also here to help make sure you're in the right place at the right time and to introduce you / prompt questions after your talk etc. <br /> <br /> '''Facilities available:'''<br /> <br /> Each stage has an AV system with:<br /> <br /> - A lecturn and connection for your laptop to plug to the projector and sound system. The Stage teams run the AV and make sure levels are good etc.&lt;br&gt;<br /> - Microphones for yourself and so that audience questions can be heard.<br /> <br /> In order to project please make sure that your laptop has an HDMI output or suitable adapter to support a standard HDMI lead. Standard projector resolution is HD - 1920x1080 (which matches most HD screens now).<br /> Audio is normally run through a 3.5mm jack connection (headphone connector cable). <br /> <br /> There is a supply of water at the stage and we'll make sure you have a bottle.<br /> <br /> Note that there should be good Internet available around site and from the stages on Wi-Fi - but just in case of Murphy's law and the chance that the Internet connection might be offline: if you have any videos or other media etc. that are part of your talk then it is a good idea to make sure that these are available offline.<br /> <br /> == On the Day: ==<br /> <br /> '''Where you need to be and when:'''<br /> <br /> The Green Room is to be found on the EMF Camp next to the Info Tent and First Aid. The Green room serves a number of purposes:&lt;br&gt;<br /> 1) as the center of meeting and co-ordination for talks and speakers / SpeakerOps peeps, and &lt;br&gt;<br /> 2) as a space where you can prepare as a speaker, practice your talk, get into your best mental state etc. We have plenty of water for you also.&lt;br&gt;<br /> 3) We'll have mains in case you need to charge your batteries (though your tent will too as long as you pack an extension reel!),<br /> <br /> Unless you've made any other arrangements already, please do report to the Green Room half an hour before your talk and we'll be able to make sure you are ready, and we can take you down to the stage you'll be talking on. Note that mobile phone signals onsite are not great, so coming to the speaker Ops room seems a good idea. <br /> <br /> NB - you'd be welcome at the Green Room any time and please do stop in to say hello in advance if you like / have any questions. We'll aim to have the Green Room staffed with a co-ordinator for the majority of the event.<br /> <br /> Many of the talks are recorded and / or streamed to the net. You should already have been asked about this at the RFP stage, but we normally confirm preferences to make sure everyone is clear and happy. <br /> <br /> '''In the tent at your talk:'''<br /> <br /> We'll help make sure you are connected up and when the time comes we'll introduce you and your talk to the audience so that you can begin. <br /> <br /> After your main talk is finished, there may be time for a few questions and SpeakerOps will take the mic around so that the questioner can be heard. If there are more questions than time allows, then you might like to take further questions outside or in the bar afterwards. <br /> <br /> ===FAQ:===<br /> <br /> Q) Who do I ask if I have any quetions?&lt;br&gt;<br /> A) Please feel free to get in touch with the SpeakerOps / Content team members.<br /> <br /> Q) Is there a Speaker Party @ EMF?&lt;br&gt;<br /> A) Yes - it's Called EMF! (ie at EMF everyone is a volunteer so the whole event counts as a Speaker Party)<br /> <br /> Q) Can I request a bowl of M&amp;Ms with the blue ones taken out?&lt;br&gt;<br /> A) You can request this. Realistically we'll likely suggest that if you bring along a big bag of M&amp;Ms then we'll be happy to help you seperate out any you don't like and find a suitable home for them!<br /> <br /> Q) What if there are any technical hitches on stage during my talk? &lt;br&gt;<br /> A) EMF is a live event and generally runs quite smoothly but occasionally there might be the odd hitch. If it's a technical problem then the Stage / AV teams will take care of it - ie it's our problem and not yours. It can be a good idea to think of a useful time filler in case tihs happens - ie make the best of the opportunity this affords during any brief technical hiatus - such as 'While the technical issue is sorted out it looks like I might have a couple of minutes to tell you about X which did not quite fit into the talk...' etc. <br /> <br /> Thanks once again in advance for sharing your time, talk and energy to help make EMF the facinating festival that it is!</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=Speaking&diff=3552 2018-08-28T08:27:32Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>{{link-banner}}<br /> <br /> = Speaker Operations Team =<br /> The speaker operations team are here to make sure that your speaking experience is a pleasant one and that each stage runs smoothly.<br /> <br /> If you need to contact us for any reason you can get hold of us by:<br /> <br /> Phone: '''01908 870911'''<br /> <br /> Email: '''[email address removed]'''<br /> <br /> If neither of these are available, ask at the info tent on site and someone will find us.<br /> <br /> = Before you present =<br /> Please arrive at the '''green room''' at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time slot. The green room can be found next to the first aid tent and info desk. If you cannot find it, the info desk will be able to point you in the right direction.<br /> <br /> {{#display_map:52.04149145, -2.3780152~Green Room~Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled slot~EMF-green.png<br /> |width=300<br /> |height=450<br /> |service=openlayers<br /> |layers=emf,osm-mapnik<br /> |zoom=18<br /> }}<br /> <br /> If you wish to attend the talk right before yours, please let us know earlier in the day so that we know where you are. It will be your responsibility to make sure you are at your stage when the previous speaker finishes.<br /> <br /> If we have not heard from you 30 minutes before your talk, we will do our best to find you. If we cannot find you and you miss your speaking slot, you '''will not get another slot in the schedule'''.<br /> <br /> = Presentations =<br /> When it is time for you to present, someone from the team will take you to the stage where the AV team will help you to get connected to the projector and PA system if required. The projectors are 1080p with a 16:9 aspect ratio, they can accept DVI, HDMI, MiniDisplayport and USB-C as display outputs; '''VGA is not supported'''. The speaker operations team member will ask you a few questions (about whether you are happy to be recorded, how you want to handle questions, etc.). They may read some announcements to the audience and then introduce you. If you prefer to introduce yourself, please let them know. <br /> <br /> Each stage is equipped with a projector, screen, a lectern, and a PA system. If you have slides, you may present from your own laptop or use the EMF provided one (Windows, MS Office). If you have any questions about the stage setup or wish to check your slides, audio, or video on the stage beforehand, please let a member of the team know as early as possible. There are no gaps in the schedule, so this would need to take place at the start of the day.<br /> <br /> While you are free to use your time slot in any way that you like, we recommend taking Q&amp;A outside of the stage afterwards. This will leave more time for you to present information and allow questions to go to a depth that may not be required by the wider audience.<br /> <br /> Please let us know as soon as you can if any of the details that you have given us change between now and EMF, for example length of presentation, your availability, whether or not we may film and upload your presentation.<br /> <br /> = Workshops =<br /> There is no organised pre-signup for workshops at EMF, we intend for the workshops to be handled on a first come first served basis.<br /> <br /> If your workshop requires a fee or the sale of materials to participants, you should take care of this at the start of the workshop. You could also pre-sell materials as a method of workshop sign-up. EMF cannot take payment for materials, so you should plan to sell them in cash. Attendees can get cashback from the bar.<br /> <br /> If you have requested audio/video capabilities the workshop will be equipped with a 42&quot; screen which can accept DVI, HDMI, MiniDisplayport and USB-C as display outputs; '''VGA is not supported'''. If you would like to present material on screen but do not have a laptop, please let the speaker ops team know as early as possible so that we can try to arrange something.<br /> <br /> = After you present =<br /> After you are finished a member of the team should be available to help you get off stage as the next speaker sets up. We have a tight schedule to maintain, so we'd like to avoid overruns.<br /> <br /> = Questions or Problems =<br /> Please contact us if you have any questions or problems with presenting. The sooner we know about a problem, the more likely it is we can solve it, schedule round it, or help.<br /> <br /> = First Time Speaker? =<br /> If you're a first time speaker you are particularly welcome! We'd like to help support you as much as we can. We have a [[FirstTimeSpeakers]] guide for those who are new (and those who want to refresh their skills). <br /> <br /> '''If you are a first time speaker,''' please let us know about any questions or concerns you have, it doesn't matter what they are, we're here to help. If you would like someone to look at your slides for you we would be happy to do that before the event.</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=Team:Volunteering&diff=2566 2018-08-15T13:30:29Z

<p>Liedra: removed some duplication</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox Team<br /> |name=Volunteering<br /> |lead=User:SamLR<br /> |desc=Managing volunteers, shift sign-up, scheduling, and rewards (delicious food!)<br /> |needvolunteers=Yes<br /> |email=[email address removed]<br /> }}<br /> EMF is volunteer run. We make sure that there are volunteers and that they are treated well.<br /> <br /> Right now we need people to help us and the [[Team:Web]] build the volunteer system. This will be used to organise volunteers during the event, letting them sign up to shifts and see what's available. If you'd like to help with this please get in contact via [[IRC]] (we have the #emfcamp-web channel for organising in).<br /> <br /> We're really interested in hearing from folks who've experience '''managing volunteers''' to help us on site as well as people who wouldn't mind helping out the '''kitchen''' that provides the volunteer meals.<br /> <br /> During the event we'll be organising volunteers for stewarding around the site, bar shifts and other things. All of this will be done via the volunteer system so keep an ear out for us opening it up (via email).<br /> <br /> We also organise volunteers for set up &amp; tear down so if that's of interest (we especially need people to help with tear down) keep an eye out for our email asking for volunteers.<br /> <br /> If you're interested in catering or managing for the volunteers please email [email address removed] <br /> <br /> <br /> == Team members ==<br /> <br /> {{TeamUserList}}<br /> <br /> == We need people to help with ==<br /> * Managing volunteers during the event<br /> * Running the volunteer desk during the event<br /> * Gathering volunteer requirements from other teams<br /> * Kitchen helpers</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=Team:Volunteering&diff=2565 2018-08-15T13:29:41Z

<p>Liedra: clarified how shout outs work</p> <hr /> <div>{{Infobox Team<br /> |name=Volunteering<br /> |lead=User:SamLR<br /> |desc=Managing volunteers, shift sign-up, scheduling, and rewards (delicious food!)<br /> |needvolunteers=Yes<br /> |email=[email address removed]<br /> }}<br /> EMF is volunteer run. We make sure that there are volunteers and that they are treated well.<br /> <br /> Right now we need people to help us and the [[Team:Web]] build the volunteer system. This will be used to organise volunteers during the event, letting them sign up to shifts and see what's available. If you'd like to help with this please get in contact via [[IRC]] (we have the #emfcamp-web channel for organising in).<br /> <br /> We're really interested in hearing from folks who've experience '''managing volunteers''' to help us on site as well as people who wouldn't mind helping out the '''kitchen''' that provides the volunteer meals.<br /> <br /> During the event we'll be organising volunteers for stewarding around the site, bar shifts and other things. All of this will be done via the volunteer system so keep an ear out for us opening it up (via email).<br /> <br /> We also organise volunteers for set up &amp; tear down so if that's of interest (we especially need people to help with tear down) keep an eye out for our email asking for volunteers.<br /> <br /> If you're interested in catering or managing for the volunteers please email [email address removed] For other roles, set up or tear down, keep an eye out as we'll be putting a shout out nearer the event via email where you can sign up through the volunteer system. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Team members ==<br /> <br /> {{TeamUserList}}<br /> <br /> == We need people to help with ==<br /> * Managing volunteers during the event<br /> * Running the volunteer desk during the event<br /> * Gathering volunteer requirements from other teams<br /> * Kitchen helpers</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=SpeakerOpsOps&diff=1916 2018-07-27T14:22:18Z

<p>Liedra: Created page with &quot; == Green Room == * 1 volunteer at all times (team leader) * phone line * master list of speakers, stages, times, volunteers, etc. * radios? * water&quot;</p> <hr /> <div><br /> == Green Room ==<br /> * 1 volunteer at all times (team leader)<br /> * phone line<br /> * master list of speakers, stages, times, volunteers, etc.<br /> * radios? <br /> * water</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=SpeakerOps&diff=1915 2018-07-27T14:20:43Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>== What is SpeakerOps?==<br /> <br /> SpeakerOps is a role within the Content Team which helps to smooth delivery the talks at the event. In summary as a SpeakerOps volunteer your role is '''taking care of our speakers''' - the rest of this page elaborates on these words. <br /> <br /> The talks and speakers at EMFCamp are a core part of the event. EMF Speakers will be speaking on many fascinating subjects and sharing their experience and insights to educate and entertain us. The SpeakerOps team liaises with speakers to help make sure everything goes smoothly for speakers in the delivery of the talks. <br /> <br /> <br /> == What does it involve? ==<br /> <br /> <br /> Volunteers sign up for typically two or three shifts across the event and for the duration of that shift they are responsible in supporting the speakers presenting at one of the stages before, during and after their talks. Don't be put off if you can only attend one shift! We will happily take your gift of time and energy.<br /> <br /> While on shift your responsibilities may include:<br /> <br /> - Meeting speakers in the Green Room prior to their talks, and making sure they have all they need and know where to go. Escorting them to the stage if appropriate. <br /> <br /> - Helping to make sure that mics are working, laptops are projecting (with the tech team) in an on-stage pre talk setup.<br /> <br /> - Making announcements if necessary.<br /> <br /> - Introducing the speaker and their talk to the audience when it is time to start.<br /> <br /> - Being attentive during the talk and on hand in case any assistance needed.<br /> <br /> - Keeping time by giving the speaker a time remaining warning (if necessary).<br /> <br /> - If the speaker is happy to take questions, and there is time, moving around the space with a cordless mic to the raised hands to allow audience members to ask their questions of the speaker.<br /> <br /> - Thanking the speaker, leading the applause, and helping the speaker pack up/preparing the stage area ready for the next speaker. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Should I volunteer for SpeakerOps? ==<br /> <br /> Absolutely :-) SpeakerOps is good fun, a good friendly team and great experience. If you are already confident on stage or looking for first or more experience then this is a great role to volunteer for. <br /> <br /> In looking at the schedule you also have the ability to choose your shifts to co-incide with the talks that you are most interested in and the speakers you'd like to meet in the process. This is done on a first come first served basis for shifts across the talk schedule where possible. We've found in the past that even if you are not super interested in all the talks in your shift, often serendipity will introduce you to some very interesting topics that you way not previously have been drawn to. <br /> <br /> Beyond the above, you can also avail of the volunteer perk of the food tent, where you can enjoy a good meal (the chefs make healthy, hearty and tasty food) and meet &amp; mix with other volunteers.<br /> <br /> If you've never walked on stage before, then don't be put off. In fact many of us would identify as introverts. Personal growth is all about pushing yourself to do things that might be at the edge of your comfort zone so do challenge yourself and we'll help make sure you are comfortable in the team and role.<br /> <br /> <br /> == What support and training is available? ==<br /> <br /> We'll have a briefing at the beginning of the event where we make sure that everyone in the SpeakerOps team knows where to go and what to do &amp; answer any questions etc. We can also practice some speaker introductions and prompts for questions. If you are new to the role then we can also buddy you up with a more experienced team member who you could shadow or who can shadow you to support while you grow your confidence. The EMF audience is relatively easy and co-operative (they are all people of inquisitive mind and attending talks they are interested in). <br /> <br /> Some training documentation is available here: [[SpeakerOps Training]]<br /> <br /> <br /> == Shift Scheduling ==<br /> <br /> We need to cover all the talks across all the stages to make sure that the talks run smoothly and in a timely fashion. Thus we organise shifts covering a number of talks on one stage with a shift start time to shift end time (ending after the last talk within or starting in shift ends). This normally means that one shift equates to three or four talks on one of the stages. <br /> <br /> <br /> == More information ==<br /> <br /> More detailed notes available at [[SpeakerOps Training]]<br /> <br /> <br /> == SpeakerOps Ops ==<br /> <br /> Writeup of procedures for SpeakerOps are at [[SpeakerOpsOps]]</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=SpeakerOps_Training&diff=1804 2018-07-23T16:04:06Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>This page gives more detail in terms of what to expect when doing [[SpeakerOps]] and some suggestions from experienced SpeakerOps people for approaching the role.<br /> <br /> A typical shift covers 3-4 talks and cycles as follows. Remember you will be up on stage and being recorded. <br /> <br /> At start of shift (or ideally a little before) report to the Green Room (which is typically a white tent despite the name), and make contact with the SpeakerOps team leader to report for duty. <br /> <br /> == Meeting speakers prior to talks ==<br /> Ideally this happens in the Green Room prior to the talks, but may happen in the tent at talk time. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the speaker and ask the following things:<br /> <br /> * How long does your talk run? (double check with the session list)<br /> * Are you happy to receive questions after the talk?<br /> * Do you have all the cables you need for laptops, etc.?<br /> * Do you need any help setting up? <br /> * Would you like some water?<br /> * '''Do you have any objections to your talk being recorded or streamed?''' (it is perfectly fine if they do not want it recorded or streamed; see below for details on what to do with this information)<br /> <br /> == In the tent, at the beginning of your shift ==<br /> Check with the person running the shift prior to you if there is anything you need to know about AV/staging/etc. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the stage team. They are your friends. They will give you a microphone and show you how to use it. <br /> <br /> Acquaint yourself with the layout of the stage, noting trip hazards, etc. that might be worthwhile pointing out to the speakers. <br /> <br /> Identify the mechanism by which you can call for help from the SpeakerOps team lead if necessary (this may be a radio or telephone). <br /> <br /> == For each speaker ==<br /> If you haven't shown the speaker to the tent, locate the speaker. Help them set up any equipment they need. <br /> <br /> The stage team may want to do a sound and visual check. Let them know if the talk is not to be recorded. <br /> <br /> Ask the speaker if they would like a warning when they are running out of time. Three minutes before question time is usually a good amount of time to warn. Let them know where you will be sitting and how you will warn them (three fingers held up and waved, or a piece of paper with THREE MINUTES written on it generally work).<br /> <br /> Please try your best to start and end the talks on time. <br /> <br /> == Introductions ==<br /> <br /> If there are announcements passed to you from the team leader, you can make them part of your introduction of the speaker. <br /> <br /> Introductions should at minimum include a welcome statement, the name of the speaker, and the title of the talk. Feel free to embellish a little and provide context, a bad pun, or other appropriate short statement. Some suggestions:<br /> * &quot;Welcome to EMFCamp day 3! It's 11am and you're at Stage A. Our next speaker is Professor Jane Jones, and she will be giving a very timely talk on How to Give Talks at EMFCamp! Please join me in welcoming Professor Jones.&quot; <br /> * &quot;Hello all, it's great to have you all back here at Stage A for our next speaker, Professor Jane Jones. Before we begin, I have a very important announcement from the organisers - please don't set fire to things! We appreciate your co-operation. I've also been informed that Professor Jones would very much appreciate it if you did not record this talk. So please put away your mobile phones and cameras, and enjoy this talk on How to Give Talks at EMFCamp!&quot;<br /> <br /> == During the talk ==<br /> Please pay attention. If something happens, you may need to assist - if the mic stops working, speaker needs assistance with a prop, or they need more water, for example. <br /> <br /> Take note of a question or two that may help to break the ice at question time. <br /> <br /> When the time comes to alert the speaker to the time warning, warn them in the pre-arranged way. If they keep going into question time, take that into consideration - keep alerting them every couple of minutes until they wrap it up. If they finish their talk without any time left for questions, explain that to the audience post-applause. <br /> <br /> == At the end of the talk ==<br /> <br /> After the applause subsides (you may need to assist with starting applause if it doesn't begin naturally), you should thank the speaker and then ask for questions (if appropriate). Some suggestions:<br /> * Thank you, Professor Jones, for that fascinating talk. We have time for a couple of questions - does anyone have any questions for Professor Jones?<br /> * Thank you, Professor Jones, for that amazing talk. I feel like I learned a lot about Giving Talks at EMFCamp. Sadly, we don't have any time for questions, so if you have questions for Professor Jones, can I please suggest you move to the bar, which is in that direction? <br /> <br /> If nobody asks a question, you can use your chair's privilege to ask a question and break the ice. <br /> <br /> During questions, where you have raised hands, we generally try to go to people in order of hands raised for fairness. <br /> <br /> It is important to pass (or hold in front of) the microphone to the person asking the question so that the question can be recorded (where permitted) and also heard by the speaker and everyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> At the close of questions, thank the speaker for their talk and there may be a final round of applause. Some suggestions:<br /> * Thanks once again to Professor Jones for this talk. Our next talk will start in approximately 10 minutes - John Doe on Beekeeping and Acrostics.<br /> * Thanks again, Professor Jones for your talk. If I can ask our enthusiastic question askers to move to the bar so we can prepare for the next talk - John Doe on Beekeeping and Acrostics! <br /> <br /> == After the talk ==<br /> <br /> Help the speaker to disconnect their laptop etc, make sure that any equipment borrowed is returned (VGA adapters, Microphones etc.), and any props are taken off stage. <br /> <br /> Thank the speaker again! <br /> <br /> Hopefully you have time to go back to the Green Room to find your next speaker, or they may have found you in your tent. <br /> <br /> Rinse and repeat!</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=SpeakerOps_Training&diff=1802 2018-07-23T16:02:17Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>This page gives more detail in terms of what to expect when doing [[SpeakerOps]] and some suggestions from experienced SpeakerOps people for approaching SpeakerOps.<br /> <br /> A typical shift covers 3-4 talks and cycles as follows. Remember you will be up on stage and being recorded. <br /> <br /> At start of shift (or ideally a little before) report to the Green Room (which is typically a white tent despite the name), and make contact with the SpeakerOps team leader to report for duty. <br /> <br /> == Meeting speakers prior to talks ==<br /> Ideally this happens in the Green Room prior to the talks, but may happen in the tent at talk time. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the speaker and ask the following things:<br /> <br /> * How long does your talk run? (double check with the session list)<br /> * Are you happy to receive questions after the talk?<br /> * Do you have all the cables you need for laptops, etc.?<br /> * Do you need any help setting up? <br /> * Would you like some water?<br /> * '''Do you have any objections to your talk being recorded or streamed?''' (it is perfectly fine if they do not want it recorded or streamed; see below for details on what to do with this information)<br /> <br /> == In the tent, at the beginning of your shift ==<br /> Check with the person running the shift prior to you if there is anything you need to know about AV/staging/etc. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the stage team. They are your friends. They will give you a microphone and show you how to use it. <br /> <br /> Acquaint yourself with the layout of the stage, noting trip hazards, etc. that might be worthwhile pointing out to the speakers. <br /> <br /> Identify the mechanism by which you can call for help from the SpeakerOps team lead if necessary (this may be a radio or telephone). <br /> <br /> == For each speaker ==<br /> If you haven't shown the speaker to the tent, locate the speaker. Help them set up any equipment they need. <br /> <br /> The stage team may want to do a sound and visual check. Let them know if the talk is not to be recorded. <br /> <br /> Ask the speaker if they would like a warning when they are running out of time. Three minutes before question time is usually a good amount of time to warn. Let them know where you will be sitting and how you will warn them (three fingers held up and waved, or a piece of paper with THREE MINUTES written on it generally work).<br /> <br /> Please try your best to start and end the talks on time. <br /> <br /> == Introductions ==<br /> <br /> If there are announcements passed to you from the team leader, you can make them part of your introduction of the speaker. <br /> <br /> Introductions should at minimum include a welcome statement, the name of the speaker, and the title of the talk. Feel free to embellish a little and provide context, a bad pun, or other appropriate short statement. Some suggestions:<br /> * &quot;Welcome to EMFCamp day 3! It's 11am and you're at Stage A. Our next speaker is Professor Jane Jones, and she will be giving a very timely talk on How to Give Talks at EMFCamp! Please join me in welcoming Professor Jones.&quot; <br /> * &quot;Hello all, it's great to have you all back here at Stage A for our next speaker, Professor Jane Jones. Before we begin, I have a very important announcement from the organisers - please don't set fire to things! We appreciate your co-operation. I've also been informed that Professor Jones would very much appreciate it if you did not record this talk. So please put away your mobile phones and cameras, and enjoy this talk on How to Give Talks at EMFCamp!&quot;<br /> <br /> == During the talk ==<br /> Please pay attention. If something happens, you may need to assist - if the mic stops working, speaker needs assistance with a prop, or they need more water, for example. <br /> <br /> Take note of a question or two that may help to break the ice at question time. <br /> <br /> When the time comes to alert the speaker to the time warning, warn them in the pre-arranged way. If they keep going into question time, take that into consideration - keep alerting them every couple of minutes until they wrap it up. If they finish their talk without any time left for questions, explain that to the audience post-applause. <br /> <br /> == At the end of the talk ==<br /> <br /> After the applause subsides (you may need to assist with starting applause if it doesn't begin naturally), you should thank the speaker and then ask for questions (if appropriate). Some suggestions:<br /> * Thank you, Professor Jones, for that fascinating talk. We have time for a couple of questions - does anyone have any questions for Professor Jones?<br /> * Thank you, Professor Jones, for that amazing talk. I feel like I learned a lot about Giving Talks at EMFCamp. Sadly, we don't have any time for questions, so if you have questions for Professor Jones, can I please suggest you move to the bar, which is in that direction? <br /> <br /> If nobody asks a question, you can use your chair's privilege to ask a question and break the ice. <br /> <br /> During questions, where you have raised hands, we generally try to go to people in order of hands raised for fairness. <br /> <br /> It is important to pass (or hold in front of) the microphone to the person asking the question so that the question can be recorded (where permitted) and also heard by the speaker and everyone else in the room. <br /> <br /> At the close of questions, thank the speaker for their talk and there may be a final round of applause. Some suggestions:<br /> * Thanks once again to Professor Jones for this talk. Our next talk will start in approximately 10 minutes - John Doe on Beekeeping and Acrostics.<br /> * Thanks again, Professor Jones for your talk. If I can ask our enthusiastic question askers to move to the bar so we can prepare for the next talk - John Doe on Beekeeping and Acrostics! <br /> <br /> == After the talk ==<br /> <br /> Help the speaker to disconnect their laptop etc, make sure that any equipment borrowed is returned (VGA adapters, Microphones etc.), and any props are taken off stage. <br /> <br /> Thank the speaker again! <br /> <br /> Hopefully you have time to go back to the Green Room to find your next speaker, or they may have found you in your tent. <br /> <br /> Rinse and repeat!</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=SpeakerOps_Training&diff=1801 2018-07-23T15:48:57Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>This page gives more detail in terms of what to expect when doing [[SpeakerOps]] and some suggestions from experienced SpeakerOps people for approaching SpeakerOps.<br /> <br /> A typical shift covers 3-4 talks and cycles as follows.<br /> <br /> At start of shift (or ideally a little before) report to the Green Room (which is typically a white tent despite the name), and make contact with the SpeakerOps team leader to report for duty. <br /> <br /> == Meeting speakers prior to talks ==<br /> Ideally this happens in the Green Room prior to the talks, but may happen in the tent at talk time. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the speaker and ask the following things:<br /> <br /> * How long does your talk run? (double check with the session list)<br /> * Are you happy to receive questions after the talk?<br /> * Do you have all the cables you need for laptops, etc.?<br /> * Do you need any help setting up? <br /> * Would you like some water?<br /> * '''Do you have any objections to your talk being recorded or streamed?''' (it is perfectly fine if they do not want it recorded or streamed; see below for details on what to do with this information)<br /> <br /> == In the tent, at the beginning of your shift ==<br /> Check with the person running the shift prior to you if there is anything you need to know about AV/staging/etc. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the stage team. They are your friends. They will give you a microphone and show you how to use it. <br /> <br /> Acquaint yourself with the layout of the stage, noting trip hazards, etc. that might be worthwhile pointing out to the speakers. <br /> <br /> Identify the mechanism by which you can call for help from the SpeakerOps team lead if necessary (this may be a radio or telephone). <br /> <br /> == For each speaker ==<br /> If you haven't shown the speaker to the tent, locate the speaker. Help them set up any equipment they need. <br /> <br /> The stage team may want to do a sound and visual check. Let them know if the talk is not to be recorded. <br /> <br /> Ask the speaker if they would like a warning when they are running out of time. Three minutes before question time is usually a good amount of time to warn. Let them know where you will be sitting and how you will warn them (three fingers held up and waved, or a piece of paper with THREE MINUTES written on it generally work).<br /> <br /> Please try your best to start and end the talks on time. <br /> <br /> == Introductions ==<br /> <br /> If there are announcements passed to you from the team leader, you can make them part of your introduction of the speaker. <br /> <br /> Introductions should at minimum include a welcome statement, the name of the speaker, and the title of the talk. Feel free to embellish a little and provide context, a joke, or other appropriate short statement. Some suggestions:<br /> * &quot;Welcome to EMFCamp day 3! It's 11am and you're at Stage A. Our next speaker is Professor Jane Jones, and she will be giving a very timely talk on How to Give Talks at EMFCamp! Please join me in welcoming Professor Jones.&quot; <br /> * &quot;Hello all, it's great to have you all back here at Stage A for our next speaker, Professor Jane Jones. Before we begin, I have a very important announcement from the organisers - please don't set fire to things! We appreciate your co-operation. I've also been informed that Professor Jones would very much appreciate it if you did not record this talk. So please put away your mobile phones and cameras, and enjoy this talk on How to Give Talks at EMFCamp!&quot;<br /> <br /> == During the talk ==<br /> Please pay attention. If something happens, you may need to assist - if the mic stops working, speaker needs assistance with a prop, or they need more water, for example. <br /> <br /> Take note of a question or two that may help to break the ice at question time. <br /> <br /> When the time comes to alert the speaker to the time warning, warn them in the pre-arranged way. If they keep going into question time, take that into consideration - keep alerting them every couple of minutes until they wrap it up. If they finish their talk without any time left for questions, explain that to the audience post-applause. <br /> <br /> == At the end of the talk ==<br /> <br /> <br /> Once the main talk is finished, there wil normally be time for questions. When a talk finishes, there will often be some applause, and then it is your turn to stand up at the front with your mic (or from stage if appropriate) to state that we have some time for questions (this also allows a speaker to draw breath and have a swig of water or other beverage). Some talks will naturally prompt a sea of hands, others may not immediately. If you don't see any hands rising straight away, then now is a good time to use that question that you thought of during the talk. No one likes to ask the first question, so if you go ahead with something like 'I'd like to start with a question that occurred to me about the subject - which is that in the light of current human behaviour towards and consumption of the limited resources of our planet, how relevant do you think it actually is that there are likely to be 36 million years to the end of the world?' etc. .. then others will typically think of their own questions and be more forthcoming with interesting questions while this one is being answered, and often lead to some lively and interesting debate. <br /> <br /> During questions, where you have raised hands, we generally try to go to people in order of hands raised for fairness. If you have a Fitbit (other smart watches and fitness trackers are available) then you may well get quite a few steps dashing around the tent. It is important to pass (or hold in front of) the microphone to the person asking the question so that the question can be 1) recorded (where permitted) and 2) heard by the speaker and everyone else in the room. The speaker will then answer this question and normally others in turn. You also have a duty to keep an eye on time, and to prevent one person hogging the questions with either multiple questions or more a discourse of their own. This comes down to common sense so that things don't overrun, and a good strategy if there look to be more questions than time allows (or a few people with these) is to ask for the microphone back and say something like (and remembering one of the questions that you asked the speaker earlier in the Green Room): 'I can see that we've got quite a few more questions here and it is a very interesting topic that we could talk for hours on and sadly our schedule in the tent does not allow for that but happily Professor Hawking's schedule allows him to stay on for a while and he will be happy for you to buy him a pint in the Robot Arms bar and discuss this further with any and all interested. <br /> <br /> At the close of questions, we normally thank the speaker for their talk and there may be a final round of applause, you may or may not wish to say that 'our next talk here on Stage X will be Y at Z O'Clock' so that everyone knows where they stand.<br /> <br /> We then help the speaker to disconnect their laptop etc, make sure that any equipment borrowed is returned (VGA adapters, Microphones etc.), and any props are taken off stage &amp; thank the speaker etc. <br /> <br /> You then typically have enough time to dash to the loo if you need to, and then back to the Green Room to meet your next speaker if you are not at the end of your shift. <br /> <br /> All of the above happens in quite a short space of time and so if any of this sounds a bit intimidating then don't worry as it soon becomes quite a natural process. As part of training, we'll run through the process and you can try some intros in front of us if you like and can buddy you with someone experienced in the process. Eveyone has their own style and these are just some notes from experience. <br /> <br /> This is a wiki so if you've anything to add, delete, elaborate on etc. then please feel free to contribute / correct / tidy / restructure etc. <br /> <br /> '''Some general notes:'''<br /> <br /> - Make sure you are familiar with the layout of the individual stages - if you've had experience of doing speakerops from one stage then you go to another that you're less familiar with there is more risk of (for example from the author's own experience) falling off the back of the stage as you traverse it in a somewhat unceremonious, slightly embarrasing, mildly comic at the time and bit painful for the next few days manner. <br /> - Please be (at least mostly) sober for the time of you SpeakerOps duty. <br /> <br /> NB: <br /> <br /> Please note that references to banging in tent pegs with a microphone are intended for purposes of humor and may invalidate the warranty of Tech team members not to wrestle SpeakerOps team members to the ground and sit on you for the duration of a talk. Unless they give you a Shure SM58 which are fine to us for banging drums, tent peggs or anything else. If you are given A Shure LC microphone then note Hackspace rule 0 applies to people, not these microphones and it is your duty to introduce said microphone and a laser cutter to each other with expedience. <br /> <br /> We don't have any insight as to what alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages Professor Hawking prefers so if you are on speakerOps shift if / when he speaks please do be sure to check and we can't assume that anyone will be available to take discussions to the bar / outside after their talks; though we could be sure that Professor Hawking would probably not be short of hands raised after his talk. <br /> * At this point in time no speakers are invited or confirmed and this is purely an illustrative example though I'm sure he would be welcomed to speak at the event).</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=SpeakerOps_Training&diff=1800 2018-07-23T15:44:31Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>This page gives more detail in terms of what to expect when doing [[SpeakerOps]] and some suggestions from experienced SpeakerOps people for approaching SpeakerOps.<br /> <br /> A typical shift covers 3-4 talks and cycles as follows.<br /> <br /> At start of shift (or ideally a little before) report to the Green Room (which is typically a white tent despite the name), and make contact with the SpeakerOps team leader to report for duty. <br /> <br /> == Meeting speakers prior to talks ==<br /> Ideally this happens in the Green Room prior to the talks, but may happen in the tent at talk time. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the speaker and ask the following things:<br /> <br /> * How long does your talk run? (double check with the session list)<br /> * Are you happy to receive questions after the talk?<br /> * Do you have all the cables you need for laptops, etc.?<br /> * Do you need any help setting up? <br /> * Would you like some water?<br /> * '''Do you have any objections to your talk being recorded or streamed?''' (it is perfectly fine if they do not want it recorded or streamed; see below for details on what to do with this information)<br /> <br /> == In the tent, at the beginning of your shift ==<br /> Check with the person running the shift prior to you if there is anything you need to know about AV/staging/etc. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the stage team. They are your friends. They will give you a microphone and show you how to use it. <br /> <br /> Acquaint yourself with the layout of the stage, noting trip hazards, etc. that might be worthwhile pointing out to the speakers. <br /> <br /> Identify the mechanism by which you can call for help from the SpeakerOps team lead if necessary (this may be a radio or telephone). <br /> <br /> == For each speaker ==<br /> If you haven't shown the speaker to the tent, locate the speaker. Help them set up any equipment they need. <br /> <br /> The stage team may want to do a sound and visual check. Let them know if the talk is not to be recorded. <br /> <br /> Ask the speaker if they would like a warning when they are running out of time. Three minutes before question time is usually a good amount of time to warn. Let them know where you will be sitting and how you will warn them (three fingers held up and waved, or a piece of paper with THREE MINUTES written on it generally work).<br /> <br /> Please try your best to start and end the talks on time. <br /> <br /> If there are announcements passed to you from the team leader, you can make them part of your introduction of the speaker. <br /> <br /> Introductions should at minimum include a welcome statement, the name of the speaker, and the title of the talk. Feel free to embellish a little and provide context, a joke, or other appropriate short statement. Some suggestions:<br /> * Welcome to EMFCamp day 3! It's 11am and you're in the Purple Tent. Our next speaker is Professor Jane Jones, and she will be giving a very timely talk on How to Give Talks at EMFCamp! Please join me in welcoming Professor Jones. <br /> * Hello all, it's great to have you all back here in the Purple Tent for our next speaker, Professor Jane Jones. Before we begin, I have a very important announcement from the organisers - please don't set fire to things! We appreciate your co-operation. I've also been informed that Professor Jones would very much appreciate it if you did not record this talk. So please put away your mobile phones and cameras, and enjoy this talk on How to Give Talks at EMFCamp! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When it comes time for the talk to start, we make sure the audience is seated and if you can see people stil coming into the tent we can often wait a couple of minutes to peoeple to get in and to their seats (sometimes other talks run over - yours will not of course!). Sometimes there may be announcements that SpeakerOps staff are asked to deliver for the EMF Event as a whole wihch will have been co-ordinated and passed on through the Green Room and this is a good time to make those announcements (these are typically requests for volunteers for X, reminders that setting fire to Y is not good behaviour etc.) We don't want to hold on too long but a couple of minutes will not hurt. We then quiet the audience by welcoming them to the talk and introducing the speaker and their talk. There may be notes that a speaker has asked us to announce in the introduction (such as no filming), and we deliver these as part of our introductions. These might be quite simple, but you might also like to add context of event and location. For example 'Welcome to EMF 2018 and Stage A where I am happy to introduce our next speaker who is professor Stephen Hawking who will be answering the question of 'will the world end in 30 minutes? and when will those 30 minutes be? - so in case they are in 29 minutes time, without further ado please welcome professor Hawking'.. etc. Some animation is good but remember the speaker is the main event so short and sweet is the ticket. The 'Welcome to EMF.. part (or whatever you'd like to say there) tends to be useful as it takes about 2-3 seconds for people to realise that someone is speaking and to start paying attention so that when you say 'our next speaker'.. by that time they are actually engaged listening.<br /> <br /> During a talk it is good to pay attention, and be on hand if anything happens or is needed (ie this is a live event so if the speaker's mic goes off you'd offer your own, or if you forgot the water earlier you can grab one for the speaker now - there is plenty next to stage also etc.). Mainly during the talk you should be attentive to the talk (as all the audience will be in any case). It is a good idea also to think ahead during the talk as to questions that might be asked after the talk. Think about one or two questions yourself now and make note of them - related to the talk, or the speakers wider experience.. you may need these shortly. <br /> <br /> Once the main talk is finished, there wil normally be time for questions. When a talk finishes, there will often be some applause, and then it is your turn to stand up at the front with your mic (or from stage if appropriate) to state that we have some time for questions (this also allows a speaker to draw breath and have a swig of water or other beverage). Some talks will naturally prompt a sea of hands, others may not immediately. If you don't see any hands rising straight away, then now is a good time to use that question that you thought of during the talk. No one likes to ask the first question, so if you go ahead with something like 'I'd like to start with a question that occurred to me about the subject - which is that in the light of current human behaviour towards and consumption of the limited resources of our planet, how relevant do you think it actually is that there are likely to be 36 million years to the end of the world?' etc. .. then others will typically think of their own questions and be more forthcoming with interesting questions while this one is being answered, and often lead to some lively and interesting debate. <br /> <br /> During questions, where you have raised hands, we generally try to go to people in order of hands raised for fairness. If you have a Fitbit (other smart watches and fitness trackers are available) then you may well get quite a few steps dashing around the tent. It is important to pass (or hold in front of) the microphone to the person asking the question so that the question can be 1) recorded (where permitted) and 2) heard by the speaker and everyone else in the room. The speaker will then answer this question and normally others in turn. You also have a duty to keep an eye on time, and to prevent one person hogging the questions with either multiple questions or more a discourse of their own. This comes down to common sense so that things don't overrun, and a good strategy if there look to be more questions than time allows (or a few people with these) is to ask for the microphone back and say something like (and remembering one of the questions that you asked the speaker earlier in the Green Room): 'I can see that we've got quite a few more questions here and it is a very interesting topic that we could talk for hours on and sadly our schedule in the tent does not allow for that but happily Professor Hawking's schedule allows him to stay on for a while and he will be happy for you to buy him a pint in the Robot Arms bar and discuss this further with any and all interested. <br /> <br /> At the close of questions, we normally thank the speaker for their talk and there may be a final round of applause, you may or may not wish to say that 'our next talk here on Stage X will be Y at Z O'Clock' so that everyone knows where they stand.<br /> <br /> We then help the speaker to disconnect their laptop etc, make sure that any equipment borrowed is returned (VGA adapters, Microphones etc.), and any props are taken off stage &amp; thank the speaker etc. <br /> <br /> You then typically have enough time to dash to the loo if you need to, and then back to the Green Room to meet your next speaker if you are not at the end of your shift. <br /> <br /> All of the above happens in quite a short space of time and so if any of this sounds a bit intimidating then don't worry as it soon becomes quite a natural process. As part of training, we'll run through the process and you can try some intros in front of us if you like and can buddy you with someone experienced in the process. Eveyone has their own style and these are just some notes from experience. <br /> <br /> This is a wiki so if you've anything to add, delete, elaborate on etc. then please feel free to contribute / correct / tidy / restructure etc. <br /> <br /> '''Some general notes:'''<br /> <br /> - Make sure you are familiar with the layout of the individual stages - if you've had experience of doing speakerops from one stage then you go to another that you're less familiar with there is more risk of (for example from the author's own experience) falling off the back of the stage as you traverse it in a somewhat unceremonious, slightly embarrasing, mildly comic at the time and bit painful for the next few days manner. <br /> - Please be (at least mostly) sober for the time of you SpeakerOps duty. <br /> <br /> NB: <br /> <br /> Please note that references to banging in tent pegs with a microphone are intended for purposes of humor and may invalidate the warranty of Tech team members not to wrestle SpeakerOps team members to the ground and sit on you for the duration of a talk. Unless they give you a Shure SM58 which are fine to us for banging drums, tent peggs or anything else. If you are given A Shure LC microphone then note Hackspace rule 0 applies to people, not these microphones and it is your duty to introduce said microphone and a laser cutter to each other with expedience. <br /> <br /> We don't have any insight as to what alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages Professor Hawking prefers so if you are on speakerOps shift if / when he speaks please do be sure to check and we can't assume that anyone will be available to take discussions to the bar / outside after their talks; though we could be sure that Professor Hawking would probably not be short of hands raised after his talk. <br /> * At this point in time no speakers are invited or confirmed and this is purely an illustrative example though I'm sure he would be welcomed to speak at the event).</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=SpeakerOps_Training&diff=1799 2018-07-23T15:32:43Z

<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>This page gives more detail in terms of what to expect when doing [[SpeakerOps]] and some suggestions from experienced SpeakerOps people for approaching SpeakerOps.<br /> <br /> A typical shift covers 3-4 talks and cycles as follows.<br /> <br /> At start of shift (or ideally a little before) report to the Green Room (which is typically a white tent despite the name), and make contact with the SpeakerOps team leader to report for duty. <br /> <br /> <br /> == Meeting speakers prior to talks ==<br /> Ideally this happens in the Green Room prior to the talks, but may happen in the tent at talk time. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the speaker and ask the following things:<br /> <br /> * How long does your talk run? (double check with the session list)<br /> * Are you happy to receive questions after the talk?<br /> * Do you have all the cables you need for laptops, etc.?<br /> * Do you need any help setting up? <br /> * Would you like some water?<br /> * '''Do you have any objections to your talk being recorded or streamed?''' (it is perfectly fine if they do not want it recorded or streamed; see below for details on what to do with this information)<br /> <br /> <br /> == In the tent, at the beginning of your shift ==<br /> Check with the person running the shift prior to you if there is anything you need to know about AV/staging/etc. <br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the stage team. They are your friends. They will give you a microphone and show you how to use it. <br /> <br /> Acquaint yourself with the layout of the stage, noting trip hazards, etc. that might be worthwhile pointing out to the speakers. <br /> <br /> Identify the mechanism by which you can call for help from the SpeakerOps team lead if necessary (this may be a radio or telephone). <br /> <br /> == For each speaker ==<br /> <br /> If you haven't shown the speaker to the tent, locate the speaker. Help them set up any equipment they need. <br /> <br /> The stage team may want to do a sound and visual check. Let them know if the talk is not to be recorded. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When it comes time for the talk to start, we make sure the audience is seated and if you can see people stil coming into the tent we can often wait a couple of minutes to peoeple to get in and to their seats (sometimes other talks run over - yours will not of course!). Sometimes there may be announcements that SpeakerOps staff are asked to deliver for the EMF Event as a whole wihch will have been co-ordinated and passed on through the Green Room and this is a good time to make those announcements (these are typically requests for volunteers for X, reminders that setting fire to Y is not good behaviour etc.) We don't want to hold on too long but a couple of minutes will not hurt. We then quiet the audience by welcoming them to the talk and introducing the speaker and their talk. There may be notes that a speaker has asked us to announce in the introduction (such as no filming), and we deliver these as part of our introductions. These might be quite simple, but you might also like to add context of event and location. For example 'Welcome to EMF 2018 and Stage A where I am happy to introduce our next speaker who is professor Stephen Hawking who will be answering the question of 'will the world end in 30 minutes? and when will those 30 minutes be? - so in case they are in 29 minutes time, without further ado please welcome professor Hawking'.. etc. Some animation is good but remember the speaker is the main event so short and sweet is the ticket. The 'Welcome to EMF.. part (or whatever you'd like to say there) tends to be useful as it takes about 2-3 seconds for people to realise that someone is speaking and to start paying attention so that when you say 'our next speaker'.. by that time they are actually engaged listening.<br /> <br /> During a talk it is good to pay attention, and be on hand if anything happens or is needed (ie this is a live event so if the speaker's mic goes off you'd offer your own, or if you forgot the water earlier you can grab one for the speaker now - there is plenty next to stage also etc.). Mainly during the talk you should be attentive to the talk (as all the audience will be in any case). It is a good idea also to think ahead during the talk as to questions that might be asked after the talk. Think about one or two questions yourself now and make note of them - related to the talk, or the speakers wider experience.. you may need these shortly. <br /> <br /> Once the main talk is finished, there wil normally be time for questions. When a talk finishes, there will often be some applause, and then it is your turn to stand up at the front with your mic (or from stage if appropriate) to state that we have some time for questions (this also allows a speaker to draw breath and have a swig of water or other beverage). Some talks will naturally prompt a sea of hands, others may not immediately. If you don't see any hands rising straight away, then now is a good time to use that question that you thought of during the talk. No one likes to ask the first question, so if you go ahead with something like 'I'd like to start with a question that occurred to me about the subject - which is that in the light of current human behaviour towards and consumption of the limited resources of our planet, how relevant do you think it actually is that there are likely to be 36 million years to the end of the world?' etc. .. then others will typically think of their own questions and be more forthcoming with interesting questions while this one is being answered, and often lead to some lively and interesting debate. <br /> <br /> During questions, where you have raised hands, we generally try to go to people in order of hands raised for fairness. If you have a Fitbit (other smart watches and fitness trackers are available) then you may well get quite a few steps dashing around the tent. It is important to pass (or hold in front of) the microphone to the person asking the question so that the question can be 1) recorded (where permitted) and 2) heard by the speaker and everyone else in the room. The speaker will then answer this question and normally others in turn. You also have a duty to keep an eye on time, and to prevent one person hogging the questions with either multiple questions or more a discourse of their own. This comes down to common sense so that things don't overrun, and a good strategy if there look to be more questions than time allows (or a few people with these) is to ask for the microphone back and say something like (and remembering one of the questions that you asked the speaker earlier in the Green Room): 'I can see that we've got quite a few more questions here and it is a very interesting topic that we could talk for hours on and sadly our schedule in the tent does not allow for that but happily Professor Hawking's schedule allows him to stay on for a while and he will be happy for you to buy him a pint in the Robot Arms bar and discuss this further with any and all interested. <br /> <br /> At the close of questions, we normally thank the speaker for their talk and there may be a final round of applause, you may or may not wish to say that 'our next talk here on Stage X will be Y at Z O'Clock' so that everyone knows where they stand.<br /> <br /> We then help the speaker to disconnect their laptop etc, make sure that any equipment borrowed is returned (VGA adapters, Microphones etc.), and any props are taken off stage &amp; thank the speaker etc. <br /> <br /> You then typically have enough time to dash to the loo if you need to, and then back to the Green Room to meet your next speaker if you are not at the end of your shift. <br /> <br /> All of the above happens in quite a short space of time and so if any of this sounds a bit intimidating then don't worry as it soon becomes quite a natural process. As part of training, we'll run through the process and you can try some intros in front of us if you like and can buddy you with someone experienced in the process. Eveyone has their own style and these are just some notes from experience. <br /> <br /> This is a wiki so if you've anything to add, delete, elaborate on etc. then please feel free to contribute / correct / tidy / restructure etc. <br /> <br /> '''Some general notes:'''<br /> <br /> - Make sure you are familiar with the layout of the individual stages - if you've had experience of doing speakerops from one stage then you go to another that you're less familiar with there is more risk of (for example from the author's own experience) falling off the back of the stage as you traverse it in a somewhat unceremonious, slightly embarrasing, mildly comic at the time and bit painful for the next few days manner. <br /> - Please be (at least mostly) sober for the time of you SpeakerOps duty. <br /> <br /> NB: <br /> <br /> Please note that references to banging in tent pegs with a microphone are intended for purposes of humor and may invalidate the warranty of Tech team members not to wrestle SpeakerOps team members to the ground and sit on you for the duration of a talk. Unless they give you a Shure SM58 which are fine to us for banging drums, tent peggs or anything else. If you are given A Shure LC microphone then note Hackspace rule 0 applies to people, not these microphones and it is your duty to introduce said microphone and a laser cutter to each other with expedience. <br /> <br /> We don't have any insight as to what alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages Professor Hawking prefers so if you are on speakerOps shift if / when he speaks please do be sure to check and we can't assume that anyone will be available to take discussions to the bar / outside after their talks; though we could be sure that Professor Hawking would probably not be short of hands raised after his talk. <br /> * At this point in time no speakers are invited or confirmed and this is purely an illustrative example though I'm sure he would be welcomed to speak at the event).</div>

Liedra https://wiki.emfcamp.org/2018/w/index.php?title=SpeakerOps_Training&diff=1797 2018-07-23T15:20:36Z

<p>Liedra: Created page with &quot;This page gives more detail in terms of what to expect when doing SpeakerOps and some suggestions from experienced SpeakerOps people for approaching SpeakerOps. ==A typ...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>This page gives more detail in terms of what to expect when doing [[SpeakerOps]] and some suggestions from experienced SpeakerOps people for approaching SpeakerOps.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==A typical SpeakerOps shift==<br /> <br /> A typical shift covers 3-4 talks and cycles as follows.<br /> <br /> At start of shift (or ideally a little before) report to the Green Room (which is typically a white tent despite the name), and make contact with the SpeakerOps team leader to report for duty. <br /> <br /> <br /> === Meeting speakers prior to talks ===<br /> <br /> Introduce yourself to the speaker and ask the following things:<br /> <br /> * How long does your talk run? (double check with the session list)<br /> * Are you happy to receive questions after the talk?<br /> * Do you have all the cables you need for laptops, etc.?<br /> * Do you need any help setting up? <br /> * Would you like some water?<br /> * '''Do you have any objections to your talk being recorded or streamed?''' (it is perfectly fine if they do not want it recorded or streamed; if not, you'll need to ensure the tech team knows this prior to the talk start, make an announcement asking audience members to not record with their phones, and also keep an eye out for anyone who might be disrespecting this request to be gently reminded)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We then show the speaker to the tent where they will be giving their talk, and help them connect their laptop etc. on stage, and bring in any props / items to demo (which have ranged from de-activated miltech to sex robots in the past). We normally do a brief sound check to make sure everything is working. The stage tech teams will have a mic for the speaker (which migth be hand held radio mic for you or on a stand per their preferences) and will have a radio mic for you also (allowing you to introduce the talk from stage and then later take questions, or to bang in the odd loose tent peg). <br /> <br /> When it comes time for the talk to start, we make sure the audience is seated and if you can see people stil coming into the tent we can often wait a couple of minutes to peoeple to get in and to their seats (sometimes other talks run over - yours will not of course!). Sometimes there may be announcements that SpeakerOps staff are asked to deliver for the EMF Event as a whole wihch will have been co-ordinated and passed on through the Green Room and this is a good time to make those announcements (these are typically requests for volunteers for X, reminders that setting fire to Y is not good behaviour etc.) We don't want to hold on too long but a couple of minutes will not hurt. We then quiet the audience by welcoming them to the talk and introducing the speaker and their talk. There may be notes that a speaker has asked us to announce in the introduction (such as no filming), and we deliver these as part of our introductions. These might be quite simple, but you might also like to add context of event and location. For example 'Welcome to EMF 2018 and Stage A where I am happy to introduce our next speaker who is professor Stephen Hawking who will be answering the question of 'will the world end in 30 minutes? and when will those 30 minutes be? - so in case they are in 29 minutes time, without further ado please welcome professor Hawking'.. etc. Some animation is good but remember the speaker is the main event so short and sweet is the ticket. The 'Welcome to EMF.. part (or whatever you'd like to say there) tends to be useful as it takes about 2-3 seconds for people to realise that someone is speaking and to start paying attention so that when you say 'our next speaker'.. by that time they are actually engaged listening.<br /> <br /> During a talk it is good to pay attention, and be on hand if anything happens or is needed (ie this is a live event so if the speaker's mic goes off you'd offer your own, or if you forgot the water earlier you can grab one for the speaker now - there is plenty next to stage also etc.). Mainly during the talk you should be attentive to the talk (as all the audience will be in any case). It is a good idea also to think ahead during the talk as to questions that might be asked after the talk. Think about one or two questions yourself now and make note of them - related to the talk, or the speakers wider experience.. you may need these shortly. <br /> <br /> Once the main talk is finished, there wil normally be time for questions. When a talk finishes, there will often be some applause, and then it is your turn to stand up at the front with your mic (or from stage if appropriate) to state that we have some time for questions (this also allows a speaker to draw breath and have a swig of water or other beverage). Some talks will naturally prompt a sea of hands, others may not immediately. If you don't see any hands rising straight away, then now is a good time to use that question that you thought of during the talk. No one likes to ask the first question, so if you go ahead with something like 'I'd like to start with a question that occurred to me about the subject - which is that in the light of current human behaviour towards and consumption of the limited resources of our planet, how relevant do you think it actually is that there are likely to be 36 million years to the end of the world?' etc. .. then others will typically think of their own questions and be more forthcoming with interesting questions while this one is being answered, and often lead to some lively and interesting debate. <br /> <br /> During questions, where you have raised hands, we generally try to go to people in order of hands raised for fairness. If you have a Fitbit (other smart watches and fitness trackers are available) then you may well get quite a few steps dashing around the tent. It is important to pass (or hold in front of) the microphone to the person asking the question so that the question can be 1) recorded (where permitted) and 2) heard by the speaker and everyone else in the room. The speaker will then answer this question and normally others in turn. You also have a duty to keep an eye on time, and to prevent one person hogging the questions with either multiple questions or more a discourse of their own. This comes down to common sense so that things don't overrun, and a good strategy if there look to be more questions than time allows (or a few people with these) is to ask for the microphone back and say something like (and remembering one of the questions that you asked the speaker earlier in the Green Room): 'I can see that we've got quite a few more questions here and it is a very interesting topic that we could talk for hours on and sadly our schedule in the tent does not allow for that but happily Professor Hawking's schedule allows him to stay on for a while and he will be happy for you to buy him a pint in the Robot Arms bar and discuss this further with any and all interested. <br /> <br /> At the close of questions, we normally thank the speaker for their talk and there may be a final round of applause, you may or may not wish to say that 'our next talk here on Stage X will be Y at Z O'Clock' so that everyone knows where they stand.<br /> <br /> We then help the speaker to disconnect their laptop etc, make sure that any equipment borrowed is returned (VGA adapters, Microphones etc.), and any props are taken off stage &amp; thank the speaker etc. <br /> <br /> You then typically have enough time to dash to the loo if you need to, and then back to the Green Room to meet your next speaker if you are not at the end of your shift. <br /> <br /> All of the above happens in quite a short space of time and so if any of this sounds a bit intimidating then don't worry as it soon becomes quite a natural process. As part of training, we'll run through the process and you can try some intros in front of us if you like and can buddy you with someone experienced in the process. Eveyone has their own style and these are just some notes from experience. <br /> <br /> This is a wiki so if you've anything to add, delete, elaborate on etc. then please feel free to contribute / correct / tidy / restructure etc. <br /> <br /> '''Some general notes:'''<br /> <br /> - Make sure you are familiar with the layout of the individual stages - if you've had experience of doing speakerops from one stage then you go to another that you're less familiar with there is more risk of (for example from the author's own experience) falling off the back of the stage as you traverse it in a somewhat unceremonious, slightly embarrasing, mildly comic at the time and bit painful for the next few days manner. <br /> - Please be (at least mostly) sober for the time of you SpeakerOps duty. <br /> <br /> NB: <br /> <br /> Please note that references to banging in tent pegs with a microphone are intended for purposes of humor and may invalidate the warranty of Tech team members not to wrestle SpeakerOps team members to the ground and sit on you for the duration of a talk. Unless they give you a Shure SM58 which are fine to us for banging drums, tent peggs or anything else. If you are given A Shure LC microphone then note Hackspace rule 0 applies to people, not these microphones and it is your duty to introduce said microphone and a laser cutter to each other with expedience. <br /> <br /> We don't have any insight as to what alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages Professor Hawking prefers so if you are on speakerOps shift if / when he speaks please do be sure to check and we can't assume that anyone will be available to take discussions to the bar / outside after their talks; though we could be sure that Professor Hawking would probably not be short of hands raised after his talk. <br /> * At this point in time no speakers are invited or confirmed and this is purely an illustrative example though I'm sure he would be welcomed to speak at the event).</div>

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<p>Liedra: /* SpeakerOps */</p> <hr /> <div>==SpeakerOps==<br /> <br /> '''What is SpeakerOps?''' <br /> <br /> SpeakerOps is a role within the Content Team which helps to smooth delivery the talks at the event. In summary as a SpeakerOps volunteer your role is '''taking care of our speakers''' - the rest of this page elaborates on these words. <br /> <br /> The talks and speakers at EMFCamp are a core part of the event. EMF Speakers will be speaking on many fascinating subjects and sharing their experience and insights to educate and entertain us. The SpeakerOps team liaises with speakers to help make sure everything goes smoothly for speakers in the delivery of the talks. <br /> <br /> '''What does it involve?'''<br /> <br /> Volunteers sign up for typically two or three shifts across the event and for the duration of that shift they are responsible in supporting the speakers presenting at one of the stages before, during and after their talks. Don't be put off if you can only attend one shift! We will happily take your gift of time and energy.<br /> <br /> While on shift your responsibilities may include:<br /> <br /> - Meeting speakers in the Green Room prior to their talks, and making sure they have all they need and know where to go. Escorting them to the stage if appropriate. <br /> <br /> - Helping to make sure that mics are working, laptops are projecting (with the tech team) in an on-stage pre talk setup.<br /> <br /> - Making announcements if necessary.<br /> <br /> - Introducing the speaker and their talk to the audience when it is time to start.<br /> <br /> - Being attentive during the talk and on hand in case any assistance needed.<br /> <br /> - Keeping time by giving the speaker a time remaining warning (if necessary).<br /> <br /> - If the speaker is happy to take questions, and there is time, moving around the space with a cordless mic to the raised hands to allow audience members to ask their questions of the speaker.<br /> <br /> - Thanking the speaker, leading the applause, and helping the speaker pack up/preparing the stage area ready for the next speaker. <br /> <br /> '''Should I volunteer for SpeakerOps?'''<br /> <br /> Absolutely :-) SpeakerOps is good fun, a good friendly team and great experience. If you are already confident on stage or looking for first or more experience then this is a great role to volunteer for. <br /> <br /> In looking at the schedule you also have the ability to choose your shifts to co-incide with the talks that you are most interested in and the speakers you'd like to meet in the process. This is done on a first come first served basis for shifts across the talk schedule where possible. We've found in the past that even if you are not super interested in all the talks in your shift, often serendipity will introduce you to some very interesting topics that you way not previously have been drawn to. <br /> <br /> Beyond the above, you can also avail of the volunteer perk of the food tent, where you can enjoy a good meal (the chefs make healthy, hearty and tasty food) and meet &amp; mix with other volunteers.<br /> <br /> If you've never walked on stage before, then don't be put off. In fact many of us would identify as introverts. Personal growth is all about pushing yourself to do things that might be at the edge of your comfort zone so do challenge yourself and we'll help make sure you are comfortable in the team and role.<br /> <br /> '''What support and training is available?''' <br /> <br /> We'll have a briefing at the beginning of the event where we make sure that everyone in the SpeakerOps team knows where to go and what to do &amp; answer any questions etc. We can also practice some speaker introductions and prompts for questions. If you are new to the role then we can also buddy you up with a more experienced team member who you could shadow or who can shadow you to support while you grow your confidence. The EMF audience is relatively easy and co-operative (they are all people of inquisitive mind and attending talks they are interested in). <br /> <br /> Some training documentation is available here: [[SpeakerOps Training]]<br /> <br /> '''More Detailed notes on SpeakerOps:'''<br /> <br /> ''Shift Scheduling:''<br /> <br /> We need to cover all the talks across all the stages to make sure that the talks run smoothly and in a timely fashion. Thus we organise shifts covering a number of talks on one stage with a shift start time to shift end time (ending after the last talk within or starting in shift ends). This normally means that one shift equates to three or four talks on one of the stages. <br /> <br /> ''What is the Green Room?''<br /> <br /> The 'Green Room' is the SpeakerOps tent, where we co-ordinate and where speakers report before their talks.<br /> <br /> ''Preparation:''<br /> <br /> Before a SpeakerOps shift, if possible look up the talks on the shift and the speakers so that you have some insight as to what the talks cover and about the speaker's background - enough to allow for a brief introduction for the talk. <br /> <br /> Come and introduce yourself at the Green Room to the SpeakerOps team. There should be someone in charge there most of the time. If not, ask at the Volunteer Desk or Information Desk and they may be able to ping the person in charge.</div>

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<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Attendee<br /> |Name=Catherine Flick<br /> |Bringing=All the things. Not really.<br /> |Website=https://liedra.net<br /> |Email=[email address removed]<br /> |Twitter=CatherineFlick<br /> |Teams=Team:Content<br /> |Interests=Interest:Board Games, Interest:Games, Interest:Knitting, Interest:Role-Playing Games<br /> }}<br /> I'll be helping to organise [[SpeakerOps]] this year. <br /> <br /> In my day job I'm a Reader in Computing and Social Responsibility at De Montfort University, Leicester. <br /> <br /> I have a podcast about ethics and video games at [https://www.notjustagame.eu].<br /> <br /> I'll be giving 2 talks this EMFCamp - one on Chickens and Video Games and the other on the Codes of Ethics for Tech.</div>

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<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Attendee<br /> |Name=Catherine Flick<br /> |Bringing=All the things. Not really.<br /> |Website=https://liedra.net<br /> |Email=[email address removed]<br /> |Twitter=CatherineFlick<br /> |Teams=Team:Content<br /> |Interests=Interest:Board Games, Interest:Games, Interest:Knitting, Interest:Role-Playing Games<br /> }}<br /> I'll be helping to organise [[SpeakerOps]] this year. <br /> <br /> In my day job I'm a Reader in Computing and Social Responsibility at De Montfort University, Leicester. <br /> <br /> I have a podcast about ethics and video games at [https://www.notjustagame.eu].<br /> <br /> I'll be giving 2 talks this EMFCamp - one on Zombies and Video Games and the other on the ACM Code of Ethics - Codes of ethics for Tech.</div>

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<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Attendee<br /> |Name=Catherine Flick<br /> |Bringing=All the things. Not really.<br /> |Website=https://liedra.net<br /> |Email=[email address removed]<br /> |Twitter=CatherineFlick<br /> |Teams=Team:Content<br /> |Interests=Interest:Board Games, Interest:Games, Interest:Knitting, Interest:Role-Playing Games<br /> }}<br /> I'll be helping to organise [[SpeakerOps]] this year.</div>

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<p>Liedra: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Attendee<br /> |Name=Catherine Flick<br /> |Bringing=All the things. Not really.<br /> |Website=https://liedra.net<br /> |Email=liedra at liedra.net<br /> |Twitter=CatherineFlick<br /> |Teams=Team:Content<br /> |Interests=Interest:Board Games, Interest:Games, Interest:Knitting, Interest:Role-Playing Games<br /> }}<br /> I'll be helping to organise [[SpeakerOps]] this year.<br /> [[File:User-Liedra.jpeg]]</div>

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