Re: Tech Stewardship: Ask and offer help on tools and technologies to meet online
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#technology #meetingsphere Greetings from #lockdown in Rome. ? I tried to see if there was a thread to add this question to on the google groups- but couldn¡¯t see how to do it. We are in a steep learning curve on this. ? A question- has anyone used?MeetingSphere? And if so- is it good for a mix of large and small groupwork? Is it good for bigger discussions as well as more hands-on planning? Does it need special facilitation to use it or easily used by anyone? ? Thanks a lot for any insights you can share! ? With thanks and best regards, Nadia ? Nadia Manning-Thomas Board and Council Relations Manager CGIAR System Organization Email:?n.manning-thomas@cgiar. ?
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I responded privately to Nadia, but perhaps should have included everyone. I have used MeetingSphere for several years now and could not be without it.?
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For example, I almost always use it to get conversations going before the meeting or training sessions begin, whether those training sessions are face-to-face or virtual. I ask people to make intros, respond to questions, describe challenges,grab the prework reading, etc. That way, I can better focus our real-time discussions or learning programs on what people want to talk or learn about. Plus, it saves a ton of time during the real-time meetings, letting us jump right into the discussions at hand. Whether used asynch or synch, people can build on each other's responses if they like. Each question/activity can be made anonymous or not.
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For real-time virtual training sessions or meetings, I use it as well, usually with an audio/video app. I can easily carry over the prework responses, and also set up brand new activities, which usually include a series of brainstorming sessions, idea exchanges, mini-presentations, surveys, etc. It's very intuitive for participants to use, and keeps them engaged by using different activities. As the facilitator trainer, I love the fact that with a click of a button, I can create a full written report, including all of our prework and content generated during the meeting, and make it available immediately afterwards.?
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If you have any questions, please ask.
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Thanks and regards,
Nancy?
Nancy Settle-Murphy
Guided Insights
Tel: (01) 978.263.2545
Skype: nsmurphy2545 ? ?Twitter: nsettlemurphy
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Nancy White
