Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the virtual conference is on this website. To start, we suggest checking out the Schedule at a Glance to get an overview of each day's schedule. All events are listed in Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT), or New York, USA time. Be sure to use a time converter to find out what times events are in your time zone!

All you need to do to join the conference is click on the event's Main Room Zoom link (see below). You will remain in this Main Room for the duration of the event, including all concurrent sessions. To join a concurrent session, we will simply ask you to choose one of the corresponding breakout rooms. We will provide simple instructions when the time comes. To decide which session to attend, please visit our Concurrent Sessions pages for presentation descriptions and presenter bios. For a summary, either by presenter name or by day, you can visit the pages listed in the Schedule section of this site.

One reason you might want to leave the Main Room is to take a break or join our Conversation Cafe: this separate zoom room is open for the duration of the event and open to all for informal conversation. You can also use it to meet up with another participant - just set a time, join the room, and ask the host to put you both in a breakout room.

The virtual conference is hosted on the Zoom platform. To join, simply click on the event's Main Room Zoom link below, or use the following meeting ID and password:

Join Zoom Meeting: Main Room

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81350419520?pwd=MUJGUUdpNVR3Rm12c2lkRml1WWNvQT09

Meeting ID: 813 5041 9520

Passcode: 187699

One tap mobile

+13126266799,,81350419520# US (Chicago)

+16465588656,,81350419520# US (New York)

Dial by your location

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 813 5041 9520

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyDiu4HhF

You will remain in this Main Room for the duration of the event, including all concurrent sessions. Concurrent sessions will be hosted in breakout rooms - you will not need any other link. To join a concurrent session, we will simply ask you to choose one of the corresponding breakout rooms on your screen. We will provide simple instructions when the time comes.

When not in the Main Room, and for informal opportunities to connect with others, you may want to join the one of the following meetings:

The Conversation Café - this Zoom room is open for the duration of the event and open to all for informal conversation. You can also use it to meet up with another participant - just set a time, join the room, and ask the host to put you both in a breakout room.

The Bring Your Own Beverage and Curiosity Café - this Zoom room is open for informal conversation at the end of each day, from 3:00-4:00 pm EDT and also on Friday from 9:00-10:00 am EDT.

The link to both Cafés is the same:

Join Zoom Meeting: The Conversation Cafe AND Bring Your Own Beverage and Curiosity Café

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89123695970?pwd=QWJEZW1aVVJsOUh2a2dZZEJpZm4yZz09

Meeting ID: 891 2369 5970

Passcode: 611748

One tap mobile

+13126266799,,89123695970# US (Chicago)

+16465588656,,89123695970# US (New York)

Dial by your location

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 891 2369 5970

Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kMFJv4BK1

Please see above for which link to use to join the conference.

If you are still having trouble, please reach out to taosinstitute@gmail.com.

Session start times are listed on several pages of this website, including the Program at a Glance, the Schedule pages, Plenary and Concurrent Session pages. All events are listed in Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT), or New York, USA time. Be sure to use a time converter to find out what times events are in your time zone!

Presenters are considered participants of the conference and can follow the same instructions to join the event (see above: What link do I use to join the conference?)

The only difference for you as a Presenter is that at the time of your session, you need to join your corresponding breakout room as quickly as possible so that you can greet other participants as they join your room. During your session, you will be able to share your screen and use the chat.

NOTE: You will NOT be able to split your group into smaller rooms. Your group will remain as one for the entire duration of your session. Remember to record your session! At the end of your session, you will stop recording. The recording will be saved to your computer. Then, please submit the video file so that it can be added to this website for other participants to view it. Detailed instructions were sent to you via email prior to the event. You can also access them at at the following links: Instruction Video and Instructions - Slides Only.

To follow what is being said in a written form, click at the bottom of your screen on the Live Transcript button, and then on Show Subtitle.

There are so many interesting sessions available and we understand that it may be hard to choose which to attend! To limit disruptions, we ask that you try to stay in your session unless it is really not of interest or if it was not the one you intended to go to. We are asking the presenters to record their sessions and they will be added to the conference website each evening so you can watch any that you were not able to attend live. Still, if you wish to leave a concurrent session and join another, either click on the breakout rooms icon to choose another room to join or return to the Main Zoom Room by clicking the "leave breakout room" button and our host will help you join another session. Be sure to not "leave the meeting", only "leave the breakout room"!

One of the main benefits of this event is to meet others who are dedicated to making a difference in the world of education. We are confident that you will make generative connections and have provided many ways of doing so:

• Reach out directly to one of the presenters - In addition to the Presenters List, we encourage you to visit the Plenary and Concurrent Sessions pages where all presenters are listed with their bio and email.

• Exchange contact information and follow each other on social medial - No need to track business cards! Visit the Participant Lists page in the Connect section of the website to find it all in one place. You will find a list of participants with their email address, and a shared Google Document where you can add additional information and social media links.

• Mingle in the Conversation Café - This Zoom room is open for the duration of the event and open to all for information conversation. You can also use it to meet up with another participant - just set a time, join the room, and ask the host to put you both in a breakout room. Go to Conversation Café page to find the link.

• Come early and linger after the event at the Bring Your Own Beverage and Curiosity Café - This zoom room is open one hour early on Friday, and one hour later than the program each day of the conference.

• Jam Board - Let's co-create a memory of this event on a shared Jam Board! Have you ever used a Jam Board? If not, it's easy and fun. Capture your thoughts, comments, ideas and reactions on this informal "white board". Watch others as they contribute and add your own creative and inspiring touch.

On Saturday, there will be 10 Open Space Dialogue Sessions on topics that emerge during the first two days of the conference. This is to give a chance to all participants to propose a topic and host a conversation. These Dialogue Sessions are 60-minutes long. Note that breakout rooms will not be available for these sessions and the group will stay together for the entire time. Visit our Dialogue Session page for instructions on how to submit your proposal.

We have gathered a variety of resources to be sure that you leave inspired and with a lot more material to explore. In the Resources section of this website, you will find the following:

• Conference recordings (to be uploaded at the end of each day). We know it is hard to choose which session to attend during a live event. These recordings will allow you to view many more sessions long after the conference is over.

• Resource Exchange: This shared Google Doc is a simple way for you to share your favorite resources by adding links and a few comments about what you like about them. Remember to include your contact information so those who are interested can contact you. Visit often and view what other participants have added too.

• Resources of Interest: A collection of articles, books, websites, videos, and podcasts on the topic of Education as Relating. Here you can find anything from short inspirations to case studies and the latest research in the field.

In addition, don't forget to view our Pre-recorded Presentations - over 35 videos from around the world!

Continuing Education Units are provided by the nationally accredited School Psychology Program at CSU East Bay through the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Participants who attend the full 3 conference days may apply for 15 CEUs. Those participants will receive an emailed CEU certificate of verification.

To apply, visit www.taosinstitute.net/education-virtual-conference2021/ceu