Internet Workshops
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| + | Internet workshops allow people from all around Australia, and the world, to talk together as a group without any cost. It is a bit like a teleconference except that we use the computer instead of the phone, and only one person can speak at a time. There is also capacity for "chatting" in a text box while people are talking. Various PHM groups have successfully used this technology to meet with many people from around the world. | ||
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PHM Oz internet workshops are conducted via the internet in real time voice. The platform is PalTalk: | PHM Oz internet workshops are conducted via the internet in real time voice. The platform is PalTalk: | ||
http://www.paltalk.com/ | http://www.paltalk.com/ | ||
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* let David, the convenor, know what your PT ID is so that you can be invited into the room (email below) <br /> | * let David, the convenor, know what your PT ID is so that you can be invited into the room (email below) <br /> | ||
* contact the convenor to practise using paltalk prior to joining the meeting (highly recommended!) <br /> | * contact the convenor to practise using paltalk prior to joining the meeting (highly recommended!) <br /> | ||
| + | * check the [http://www.timeanddate.com/ time difference] if you don't live in Eastern Australia | ||
* arrive 15 min early on PalTalk the first time you use it for a meeting, and 5 min early after that | * arrive 15 min early on PalTalk the first time you use it for a meeting, and 5 min early after that | ||
Revision as of 02:00, 23 February 2007
What is an internet workshop?
Internet workshops allow people from all around Australia, and the world, to talk together as a group without any cost. It is a bit like a teleconference except that we use the computer instead of the phone, and only one person can speak at a time. There is also capacity for "chatting" in a text box while people are talking. Various PHM groups have successfully used this technology to meet with many people from around the world.
Technical
PHM Oz internet workshops are conducted via the internet in real time voice. The platform is PalTalk: http://www.paltalk.com/
You will need:
- a headset with earphones plus boom microphone (less than $30 at any electronics computer stuff shop).
- a computer (PC) with Win 2000 or higher and 128 MB RAM and a sound card.
Steps to take:
- download Paltalk and set yourself up with an ID: http://www.paltalk.com/en/start_chatting.shtml
- let David, the convenor, know what your PT ID is so that you can be invited into the room (email below)
- contact the convenor to practise using paltalk prior to joining the meeting (highly recommended!)
- check the time difference if you don't live in Eastern Australia
- arrive 15 min early on PalTalk the first time you use it for a meeting, and 5 min early after that
For more information email david[at]phmoz.org
The next internet workshop is a continuation of the Compulsory Licensing topic, to be held on Tuesdsay 20 March at 7:30pm.
