jennyarntzen.project

  Our first try to use simipli.events, Zoom, and iPhone voice memos to host a multi-track recording of our singer / songwriter process and development. These are early days as we figure out how to build our capacity and capability for songwriting and performance through a Zoom-based process. Debrief notes: Simpli.events Registration 1 - We used Simpli.events for our registration, it worked fine. I had some trouble with the Zoom link embedded in the registration email because I had trouble setting up the initial Zoom account and being able to export the link. We were able to do a workaround this time, I just sent the Zoom link by text so Leif could log in immediately. I can fix this problem from my end. Zoom Critique 1 - it turned out we didn't need to mute as much as I thought, when we played for each other, we were learning each other's songs, and listening, we didn't have to play together so much. It is necessary to click the Zoom link for original sound when I am hosting...

  Yesterday I hosted my first hybrid gathering - in person and online attendance. I finally bit the bullet and paid for a Zoom account so I can have people join who can't attend in person and I don't have to worry about the 40 minute cut off. In honour of getting a paid Zoom account, I also pulled out my Meeting Owl. The Meeting Owl connected without any problems and it gave a nice view of the group working at the table. This was also my first time using simpli.event to register participants. When participants register through simpli.events they are automatically issued a confirmation email. I was able to send out the Zoom link in the confirmation email. It worked quite seamlessly.  At the dining table, we had our postcard writing and drawing materials laid out. We talked about important life events while we worked on our postcards. The work of creating the postcards opened up a social space for us to share and discuss, strengthening our relationships to withstand whatever dif...