MORE ABOUT VIRTUAL COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
Each virtual conversation conducted over Zoom will be scheduled for 90 minutes. The first 30 minutes will be spent with a trained facilitator asking topical questions and allowing a guest "expert" to share their views. Afterward will be a
60-minute guided dialogue with all participants getting the chance to offer opinions or ask questions.
Unless otherwise stated, participants must register for the conversation beforehand in order to receive instructions and the Zoom link.
We emphasize that these conversations are not debates, town halls, lectures, or presentations - rather, it is a dialogue in which everyone who attends has an equal voice. At the beginning of each conversation we ask everyone to agree to follow certain conversation agreements allowing for a respectful and confidential experience. You don't need any expertise to participate!
You should attend as an individual rather than expecting to represent an organization or speak on behalf of a group of people. This is a space to make mistakes, to listen more than you speak, and to learn that understanding our differences is the most productive way to move forward.
We do not record the calls or share any names or personal details from the call afterward - this is to honor the privacy and confidentiality of participants, as well as encourage both a safe and brave space for people to share and learn.
MORE ABOUT ZOOM
These conversations will be held online over a Zoom call, which will require a computer or phone with a microphone and camera. We request that all participants, if possible, utilize their video option for the duration of the conversation so we can connect face-to-face, as well as commit to attend for the entirety of the call. The link to the Zoom call will be emailed the day of the conversation to all those who signed up with the link above, along with instructions and tips for using Zoom. Subtitles can be available on the call if requested at least two days before each conversation.
