{"id":2671,"date":"2020-03-27T18:24:51","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T18:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2020.sanantonio.wordcamp.org\/?p=2671"},"modified":"2020-03-27T18:25:14","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T18:25:14","slug":"attending-wordcamp-san-antonio-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanantonio.wordcamp.org\/2020\/attending-wordcamp-san-antonio-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Attending WordCamp San Antonio 2020?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to a certain pandemic, some things for WordCamp San Antonio 2020 will be different (and some will be the same) this year. The biggest change is that we have the pleasure [and challenge] to be the <em>FIRST 100% virtual WordCamp<\/em>! Not only that \u2013 we\u2019re doing it LIVE and for FREE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And let me tell you, pivoting from in-person to virtual in just 2.5 weeks is nothing short of a miracle. (<em>BIG shout out to all my fellow organizers, volunteers, WordCamp Central, and our sponsors. <strong>You all rock<\/strong>!<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requisite tl;dr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2020.sanantonio.wordcamp.org\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\">Register<\/a> for WordCamp San Antonio already!<\/li><li>All the action happens on the <a href=\"https:\/\/2020.sanantonio.wordcamp.org\">WordCamp San Antonio website<\/a>. <\/li><li>Test Links<\/li><li>Install Zoom package<\/li><li>Get Comfortable<\/li><li>Be Patient (it\u2019s our first time!)<\/li><li>Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/2020.sanantonio.wordcamp.org\/code-of-conduct\/\">Code of Conduct<\/a><\/li><li>Optional \u2013 Use Chrome, Create Crowdcast + Zoom accounts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How are we going do it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All sessions will be streamed on the WordCamp San Antonio website and links to all the extras will be here, too, arranged into Tracks that you can easily move between. We will have Hallways where you can go chat with your fellow Campers, just like a live event and Sponsors will have Tables where you can talk to their reps and learn more  about their offerings. Some of them are also holding contests, Happiness Bar sessions (help with your WordPress questions), and other goodies. Be sure to check them out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ll be using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdcast.io\/\">Crowdcast.io<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\">Zoom.us<\/a> to deliver the virtual video goodness. Each WordCamp Track will have its own page with the Crowdcast stream and Hallway (Zoom) links, along with links to our Campmaster  and Glamper Sponsors&#8217; Tables which will also be Zoom meetings.  We promise it will be easy to navigate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And YES! The sessions will be recorded and available for playback later on the <a href=\"https:\/\/2020.sanantonio.wordcamp.org\">WordCamp San Antonio website<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.tv\">WordPress.TV<\/a>. We do not have a date for those to be ready, but will get them up as soon as possible. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need to do anything special?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not really. The biggest prep I\u2019d do is to test all the links we\u2019re sending you today  (we&#8217;ll send it out as soon as the web pages are ready) and tomorrow (as a reminder) and make sure you can use Zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now Zoom likes to install a package, so make sure to do that the night before so you don\u2019t walk into the hallway sessions late. (If you\u2019ve never used Zoom before, the Zoom Client for Meetings download will pop up, requesting an install. It\u2019s legit. You can do it the day before and \/or choose from their other options <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/download\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>PROTIP: phones are not your friend for something this long; use a computer or tablet when possible.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve really never used Zoom before, here is a handy <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/200941109-Attendee-Controls-in-a-Meeting-\" target=\"_blank\">cheatsheet<\/a> of the controls, divided up based on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Settings. I highly recommend making sure your setting are set to \u201cmute\u201d and \u201cvideo off\u201d upon entering a meeting. Actually, I believe our setup will force this. <strong>DO NOT PANIC<\/strong> if you can\u2019t see or hear yourself, just use the cheatsheet link above to un-mute + show what you want (more on camera stuffs below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then tomorrow, bring your patience hat (bc 1st time usually = glitches), a favorite beverage, hole up in a cozy corner, and get ready to learn, laugh, commiserate, and fall in love with WordPress all over again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optional items.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chrome<\/strong><br>They are both browser-based and both state they work best on Chrome (I only use Chrome for dev testing, but hey, when in Rome\u2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Apps<\/strong><br>I have a Mac and use it to speak with potential clients so I have + use the Zoom app. You can see other options on their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/download\" target=\"_blank\">download<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No app for Crowdcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounts.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating accounts are not required, but doing so will allow you to customize your profile and experience. (It\u2019s free to create an account.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Crowdcast<\/strong><br>Your face won\u2019t be live in this one \u2013 just an image in the registered and chat areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crowdcast will pull in the gravatar image associated with the email you registered with (If you have not created a gravatar, <a href=\"http:\/\/en.gravatar.com\/\">go here<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gravatar image is a bit grainy, which works fine in the chat, but not so much if you are a profile stalker like me. \ud83d\ude06 So I added one (it\u2019s the same as my gravatar but higher res; I shouldn\u2019t have to remind you but I\u2019m a mom and a moderator who\u2019s been instructed to allow banning for inappropriate conduct + content, so \u2013 make sure to keep it G\/PG!)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Due to a certain pandemic, some things for WordCamp San Antonio 2020 will be different (and some will be the same) this year. 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