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We are currently updating the names of our contributor roles throughout our resources. The new role names are Community Team Event SupporterEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues. (formerly MentorEvent SupporterEvent Supporter (formerly Mentor) is someone who has already organised a WordCamp and has time to meet with their assigned mentee every 2 weeks, they talk over where they should be in their timeline, help them to identify their issues, and also identify solutions for their issues.), Community Team Program SupporterProgram SupporterCommunity Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our Program Supporter Handbook. (formerly DeputyProgram SupporterCommunity Program Supporters (formerly Deputies) are a team of people worldwide who review WordCamp and Meetup applications, interview lead organizers, and keep things moving at WordCamp Central. Find more about program supporters in our Program Supporter Handbook.), and Program ManagerProgram ManagerProgram Managers (formerly Super Deputies) are Program Supporters who can perform extra tasks on WordCamp.org like creating new sites and publishing WordCamps to the schedule. (formerly Super DeputyProgram ManagerProgram Managers (formerly Super Deputies) are Program Supporters who can perform extra tasks on WordCamp.org like creating new sites and publishing WordCamps to the schedule.).
While Zoom is a widely used online event tool, its default settings are geared more towards conducting a private video chat. For a public seminar, make sure to be aware of issues such as ZoomBombing and adjust the settings as recommended below.
This will prevent any troubles to start before the host can witness.
Require a password when scheduling new meetings (On) & Embed password in meeting link for one-click join (Off)
If you are setting this up, use the password only trusted or verified participants would know. If the language you use to communicate with meetupMeetupMeetup groups are locally-organized groups that get together for face-to-face events on a regular basis (commonly once a month). Learn more about Meetups in our Meetup Organizer Handbook. members is not English, using an easy answer to a question in your language may be helpful, as the attackers often try to read your messages and scan for a Zoom link & password (they are not always native English speakers but there’s a better chance of them to comprehend English than your language).
Although this setting can increase security, use with caution and try not to alienate any participants with different levels of technical skills.
Mute participants upon entry (On) & Participants video (Off)
Only hosts will be able to unmute participants. However, video can be enabled by participants on their own.
Sound notification when someone joins or leaves (Off)
Unless you have a very small group, the sound can get too distracting.
File transfer (Off)
Co-host (On)
A co-host can help with moderation while the main host is speaking.
If you can, add multiple hosts. At least 3 is recommended.
Polling (On): paid account only
Disable desktop/screen share for users (Personal Preferences)
If you know who will need to share their screen, add them as co-hosts beforehand and only allow hosts to share a screen.
If it’s necessary for the participants to share the screen, set the option of “Who can start sharing when someone else is sharing?” to “Host Only” and control the screen sharing.
