Re: Questions after talks at DebConf (idea)
Hi,
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> De: "Karen Sandler" <karen@debian.org>
>
> I too started off as an absolutely terrified public speaker, and the
> Q&As were especially nerve racking. I should note that DebConf in
> particular was especially intimidating, not due to anything related to
> the format of the conference but to how knowledgeable (and opinionated)
> the average attendee is. I think one way we could overcome this is by
> having some tips for first time speakers, or an optional orientation
> session at the conference for new speakers. For example, the tips could
> include some of the things mentioned here already, like how you can
> speak for the entire time so there's none left for questions (while
> stressing that it's important to practice your talk so that you have
> confidence about its length), ways to handle questions that are not
> really questions but comments, how to handle it if you don't understand
> the question because you don't understand the accent of the asker, etc.
>
> I also have found it really helpful when conferences train session
> volunteers to not just manage the microphone and make sure the video is
> running but to actually moderate Q&A, shutting down pedantic commentary
> and helping to focus on respectful questions, setting the speaker up to
> really share their knowledge in a lower stress way.
I believe it's a good ideia write some kind of manual on the DC19 website before the CfP.
Maybe after read that, someone that was not thinking to send a proposal, can feel motivated and send it.
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