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Welcome to the Facilitainer. |
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Hey there, fabulous folks! ππ½ β
It's been too long since we last connected, but that's changing RIGHT NOW! π€
I'm super excited to relaunch my newsletter. Get ready for a fresh issue every other week starting today. We're diving into everything from virtual facilitation to webinars, audience engagement, and the hottest tools and resources to supercharge your virtual game. π‘
For those of you just joining us, I'm Said, a.k.a. the Facilitainer. My mission? To help facilitators and educators like you create mind-blowing virtual experiences. π
I'm obsessed with tools like OBS Studio, Stream Deck, and Miro. Oh, and did I mention I'm a proud geek and alpaca enthusiast? π¦
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π₯ Enhance your Zoom Session Quality |
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Are you confident that the quality of your Zoom sessions truly reflects your professional standards?
Despite how your camera appears to you, factors like internet connection, device capabilities, and hidden settings can significantly impact session quality.
Default settings may not optimize the experience, especially with third-party tools like OBS Studio, Ecamm Live, and mmhmm. This guide focuses on essential adjustments for virtual camera users that enhance session quality for all participants.
Let's ensure your Zoom settings deliver the best possible experience for everyone.ββ
Future newsletters will cover optimizing sound and streamlining your Zoom workflows. Your feedback will shape future content.
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ποΈ Elevate Your Event with Luma
If you host trainings, workshops, webinars, and other events - in-person or virtually, finding the right tools to streamline your process can make all the difference. Here's a tip: Luma.
If you missed last week's webinar, hereβs an overview.
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Why Luma?
Luma is an all-in-one solution for managing, sharing, and promoting events with ease. From seamless scheduling to efficient communication, Luma enhances your event management experience.
Key Features:
- Effortless Event Creation:β
Create detailed event pages with descriptions, visuals, and themes. Integrate platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or YouTube. β
- Flexible Ticketing and Pricing:β
Set various ticketing options, including free, flexible pricing models and discount coupons, with full control over distribution. β
- Centralized Management:β
Manage attendees with registration features, including closing registrations and managing waiting lists. β
- Promotion and Communication:β
Promote events by embedding registration buttons or iframes on your website. Use automated, personalized emails. β
- Event Insights and Analytics:β
Track performance with analytics for views, sign-ups, and referrals. β
- Integration with Payment Systems:β
Integrate with payment methods like Stripe for smooth transactions. β
- Enhanced Engagement:β
Set up reminders, send targeted emails, and provide post-event materials and feedback surveys.
Tips for Success:
- Optimize Scheduling:
Schedule posts, mails and announcements ahead of time. β
- Maximize Reach:
Share events on LinkedIn and other platforms. β
- Incentivize Attendance:
Offer bonuses or materials to encourage participation. β
- Use Visual Aids:
Enhance communication with visuals like sketchnotes and buttons. β
- Automate for Efficiency:
Use tools like Zapier to streamline tasks. β
- Leverage Analytics:β
Use insights to better understand your audience.
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Luma simplifies your workflow and enhances your connection with your audience. It offers the flexibility and features you may need.
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Intrigued? π€
Watch the full webinar here ππ½
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Live in Action πͺ Interactive Courses, Webinars, and Events ππ½ |
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π‘ Don't Miss Out (Free to Join) |
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Stream Deck & OBS Studio for Facilitators, Educators, and Event Hosts.
ποΈ May 28, 2:00 PM CET | 8 AM EDT
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Turn your virtual events into interactive learning sessions. β
ποΈ May 29, 5:00 PM CET | 11 AM EDT
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π Level Up Your Skills (Courses) |
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OBS Studio Essentials:
Getting Started
ποΈ June 4, 6:00 PM CET | 12 PM EDT
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OBS Studio Essentials:
Getting Started
ποΈ June 6, 6:00 PM CET | 12 PM EDT
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Thank you for joining me on this journey of exploration and learning in virtual facilitation. Your feedback drives the content of this newsletter, so feel free to reach out anytime. Stay tuned for insights, tips, and a bit of fun to keep your virtual events engaging and effective!
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Happy facilitaining π,
Said The Facilitainer
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Got feedback, ideas or questions? Simply reply to this email! Looking forward to hearing from you. π€ |
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