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== District/Council == | == District/Council == | ||
=== Virtual Meetings === | === Virtual Meetings === | ||
There are several free sources for hosing a virtual tele-conference. | There are several free sources for hosing a virtual tele-conference. Check out these free resources - many adult members already have an account and experience already from their employment. Ask us about limits on time or # of users -- And many Scout leaders and parents are subscribing for $19.95/month to get the professional version of one or more the falling - it has better quality and less restrictions. | ||
Check out these free resources - many adult members already have an account and experience already from their employment. Ask us about limits on time or # of users | |||
Most work on both your phone-app or on your laptop computer that has both camera and microphone. | |||
* Zoom.us | * Zoom.us | ||
* GotoMeeting.com | * GotoMeeting.com - | ||
* FreeConferenceCall.com | * FreeConferenceCall.com | ||
* Discord | * Discord | ||
<font color=red>Warning:</font> Videoconferencing is great for just a few participants, but the more you have online degrades both the quality of the interface - and also gives reduces the opportunity for other scouts to "discuss" their thoughts on the subject. (Merit Badge Activities emphasize "Discussion", not "Lecture"!) | |||
The ideal size for a Virtual Merit Badge Class is 3-6 Participants. GotoMeeting is an example of quality visual interface where if any participant has something to say, they can raise their hand and can be quickly called upon. Or the scouts can speak directly to each other. | |||
Sample Meetings: | Sample Meetings: | ||
