First time using Zoom for workshop

ByReid Walley

I made a bunch of mistakes (fumbled with displaying slides via Share Screen, got people’s names wrong). Also had a great time presenting a normally in-person 2-hour workshop via Zoom video conference!

Zoom tip: When I switched to Share screen mode I noticed all the participants names disappear. I want to be able to address them by name, so I wrote down their names on a piece of paper as soon as we were back in Gallery (Brandy Bunch) view (where names are displayed).

P2O Hot Pilates Confidence Speaking Workshop via Zoom, Apr 25 2020
P2O Hot Pilates Confidence Speaking Workshop via Zoom, Apr 25 2020

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Reid Walley June 10 2022

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