Revolution Online Scripting Conferences

[J. Landman Gay]

On 4/14/05 12:24 PM, Glen Bojsza wrote:
> 
> This is an excellent move!
> 
> Will the sessions be recorded for later reviews?

Here is how these sessions will work, which are modeled on the HyperCard 
scripting conferences I hosted on AOL for several years. These were 
highly successful and motivating sessions for everyone, and I am sure 
that the Runtime sessions will be the same. The conferences are an 
excellent way for beginners to learn basic skills, intermediate users to 
brush up on concepts they may be fuzzy about, and experienced users to 
share their expertise. Everyone, regardless of skill level, should plan 
to attend, since we are going to have a wonderful time and share a lot 
of knowledge.

This is what will happen: The presenter will prepare a teaching stack in 
advance of the session. The stack will be made available for public 
download 1 week before the conference date.

Those who plan to attend can download and study the stack in advance. 
This isn't required, but is encouraged to make you familiar with the 
material. On the conference date, after I have introduced the speaker, 
the speaker will explain their stack and its concepts in a lecture 
format lasting 30-60 minutes. During this time a moderated chat protocol 
will be in effect, preventing everyone from talking at once. (Chat 
protocol is explained in the conference stack.)

After the formal presentation, attendees can ask questions and/or make 
comments about the topic being covered, allowing us to expand on the 
information that was formally presented. During Q&A, the presenter is 
not the only one who will answer questions; anyone who has something to 
add can help explain. This gives us access to a wide range of expertise 
and experience.

After Q&A, the formal part of the conference ends. A transcript of the 
proceedings will be saved and placed into the conference stack, which 
will be re-uploaded to the web site. Folks who want a copy of the 
transcript can re-download the stack after the conference is over. In 
addition, future Rev users will have access to these stacks and their 
accompanying transcripts, allowing them to learn the material even 
though they did not have a chance to attend the conference itself. In 
other words, we will be creating an archive of tutorials and learning 
materials that anyone can use.

When Q&A is over the floor is opened to informal, unmoderated chat, and 
participants may socialize, ask questions about other unrelated 
Revolution topics, have a free-form discussion about anything they like, 
etc. There is no official ending time; the chat is over when the last 
person leaves the room.

During the HyperCard AOL conferences, these sessions were very popular 
and people looked forward to them not only to learn about the topic 
presented for the week, but also to have personal access to some of the 
top gurus in the field. Our Revolution sessions should be equally 
informative, fun, and enlightening for all Revolution users. I highly 
encourage everyone to attend.

-- 
Jacqueline Landman Gay         |     jacque at hyperactivesw.com
HyperActive Software           |     http://www.hyperactivesw.com