NOTE from DearMYRTLE: This is the "Detailed" version about how to register for our new 2020 Zoom Webinars and Meetings. If you'd like to skip to the "Quick and Dirty" registration info, you'll find it here: https://blog.dearmyrtle.com/2020/04/quick-and-dirty-registration-for.html
DearREADERS,
Cousin Russ and I are happy to present a spiffy new set of DearMYRTLE Webinars and DearMYRTLE Meetings for 2020. This post includes detailed instructions.
- Best practices when attending any online event.
- Links to helpful Zoom and DearMYRTLE recordings
- Registration links for DearMYRTLE's 2020 Webinars and Meetings.
During the past few years, we've relied on recurring virtual events, but wish to update these with the latest Zoom enhancements. As with any computer software and operating system, it is advisable to use the most recently reliable version. Upgrades provide new bug fixes, the latest security measures and new features.
BEST PRACTICES
- Sign up for a free Zoom Account and download the app for your device here.
https://zoom.us/pricing
- Under Settings, add your profile picture. See How to use Zoom's Desktop App.
- When you register for a webinar or meeting, add it to your calendar.
- Be sure your headset/mic are plugged in, then reboot your computer 15 minutes before attending any online event.
- Turn off memory-resident programs like Dropbox, MS Outlook, and Backblaze as these take up extra bandwidth.
- Ask other members of the household to refrain from accessing the internet. Turn off smart TVs, and other unused devices that may compromise bandwidth. This includes online games, streaming video and music.
- Keep your operating system, web browser and Zoom app up-to-date.
For more information see:
NEW! 2020 REGISTRATION LINKS
MONDAYS WITH MYRT where we meet in webinar format for 90 minutes most Mondays throughout the year, providing practical, down-to-earth advice for family historians. We talk about anything and everything that's come across our genea-desks in the past week. Powerful breakthroughs happen during our interactive live webinars. Free-flow open discussion style.
How
We have a dedicated set of panelists, and you will appear without a webcam or mic as an attendee and can participate in the typed chat. Cousin Russ brings your comments to the panelists' attention and may elect to turn on your mic if needed.
When
Most Mondays each month.
Noon Eastern US (New York)
11am Central US (Chicago)
10am Mountain US (Denver, Salt Lake City)
9am Pacific US (Los Angeles)
If you need a time zone converter, this is the one DearMYRTLE recommends: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Reminder Emails
Currently Zoom Webinar technology provides registrants one confirmation email and 3 reminder emails. Reminders arrive 1 week, 1 day and 1 hour prior to a scheduled webinar. These will include your personal link and the password to enter the webinar.
Fee
This DearMYRTLE Webinar is presented at no cost. If you find the information useful, consider the Pay What You Want business model Ol' Myrt employs. We use the donated funds to pay for our Zoom webinar membership. https://paypal.me/DearMYRTLE
Recorded Webinars
Archived webinars will show up on DearMYRTLE's YouTube Channel. Most links we mention will appear in the description box under the video. See the list of videos with the most recent on top as well categorized in "playlists" of videos in categories. https://www.youtube.com/user/DearMYRTLE/
WACKY Wednesday where we take one topic from Mondays with Myrt and explore it in detail during this 60-minute Zoom webinar, usually hosted by one of DearMYRTLE's *very distant* cousins.
How
We have a dedicated set of panelists, and you will appear as an attendee without a webcam or mic and can participate in the typed chat. Cousin Russ brings your comments to the panelists' attention and may elect to turn on your mic if needed.
Reminder Emails
Currently Zoom Webinar technology provides registrants one confirmation email and 3 reminder emails. Reminders arrive 1 week, 1 day and 1 hour prior to a scheduled webinar. These will include your personal link and the password to enter the webinar.
Fee
This DearMYRTLE Webinar is presented at no cost. If you find the information useful, consider the Pay What You Want business model Ol' Myrt employs. We use the donated funds to pay for our Zoom webinar membership. https://paypal.me/DearMYRTLE
Recorded Webinars
Archived webinars will show up on DearMYRTLE's YouTube Channel. Most links we mention will appear in the description box under the video. See the list of videos with the most recent on top as well categorized in "playlists" of videos in categories. https://www.youtube.com/user/DearMYRTLE/
MINI-MYRT MEETINGS are held for a quick 20 minutes most Tuesdays through Saturdays using Zoom Meeting (less formal, more conversation). YAY! Our goals?
- PROVIDE an upbeat diversion during the pandemic isolation period.
- DEMONSTRATE how easy it is to use Zoom Meetings.
- ENCOURAGE others to use free Zoom technology to keep in contact with their FAN club.
HOW
The host and co-host arrive first, while attendees remain in the waiting room. This is a perfect time to test your headset/mic and webcam. It is not necessary to have a webcam to participate, but it is a lot more fun. The host will admit you to the Zoom Meeting, and both your mic and webcam will be automatically turned off. Look to the lower left side of the Zoom control bar to turn on your mic and/or webcam. Courtesy dictates the dress code is business casual and you should ensure there will be no unnecessary noise or unwanted visitors in the background. Otherwise you will be removed from the meeting. Come join the fun!
NEW! 2020 Mini-Myrt Meeting Registration
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrcu-tqTwpG9Z8dYf49XNhRWo7CHapxkzl
When
Noon Eastern US (New York)
11am Central US (Chicago)
10am Mountain US (Denver, Salt Lake City)
9am Pacific US (Los Angeles)
Reminder Emails
Currently Zoom Meeting technology does *not* provide reminder emails. You must therefore *save* your confirmation email with your personal URL and password for admittance to Mini-Myrt.
Fee
This Mini-Myrt Meeting is presented at no cost.
Recording
We do not plan to record these Mini-Myrt Meetings.
THE ARCHIVE LADY
Melissa LeMaster Barker, a Certified Archives Manager in Houston County, Tennessee, guides us through what to expect with visiting an archive as well as how to preserve the original documents and family heirlooms we father in our research.
How
We have a dedicated set of panelists, and you will appear as an attendee without a webcam or mic and can participate in the typed chat. Cousin Russ brings your comments to the panelists' attention and may elect to turn on your mic if needed.
When
4th Wednesday most months
9pm Eastern US (New York)
8pm Central US (Chicago)
7pm Mountain US (Denver, Salt Lake City)
6pm Pacific US (Los Angeles)
If you need a time zone converter, this is the one DearMYRTLE recommends: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
Reminder Emails
Currently Zoom Webinar technology provides confirmation and 3 reminder emails to registrants. Reminders arrive 1 week, 1 day and 1 hour prior to a scheduled webinar.
Fee
This DearMYRTLE Webinar is presented at no cost. If you find the information useful, consider the Pay What You Want business model Ol' Myrt. We use the donated funds to pay for our Zoom webinar membership. https://www.youtube.com/user/DearMYRTLE/
Recording
Archived webinars will show up on DearMYRTLE's YouTube Channel. Most links we mention will appear in the description box under the video. See the list of videos most recent on top as well as the "playlists" of videos in categories.
https://www.youtube.com/user/DearMYRTLE/
If you value the interactive genealogy education provided in DearMYRTLE Webinars and Meetings, please consider donating. THANK-YOU in advance.
https://paypal.me/DearMYRTLE
Happy family tree climbing!
DearREADERS,
