Week 2 Web Conference Reflection

I was unable to attend either of the web conferences due to previously scheduled appointments. I did, however, watch both of the conferences to ensure I did not miss anything. I was surprised how long it took to get everything started and will use that knowledge to help me plan any future web conferences I may organize and facilitate. The administrative requirements to facilitate and get everyone logged in, mics off, and speakers on at appropriate times is something one needs to plan for. Obviously this was planned for because the total conference time did not run longer than an hour. It was neat to see how people could talk either via mic or text. I like that. It was also fun to watch family members interact by accident or on purpose with the conference. Because none of us know each other, it provided a sense of connectedness that otherwise would not be achieved in a program like this. I plan to make sure I can attend the next conference. Furthermore, I enjoyed hearing the overview of the program explained and feel much better about the course load.