[governance] FAQ about remote moderators for the upcoming IGF

[Marilia Maciel]

Dear all,

Some people have sent e-mails to the Remote Participation Working Group
about the need to appoint a remote moderator for the sessions of the
upcoming IGF. We have compiled the most frequently asked questions below and
we are glad to provide any additional information you may need.

Please, help us spread this information more widely.

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*Do all workshop organizers have to appoint remote moderators?*

Yes, since remote participation options will be available in all
sessions/workshops. Remote participation can positively increase the
audience of your workshop



*Who can be a remote moderator?***

Any volunteer who is attending the IGF Vilnius and is not one of the
speakers of the panel/workshop. The volunteer should be trained by the RPWG



*How can I find a volunteer?*

One possible way is to contact the list of resource persons in the IGF
website:
http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/component/content/article/94-workshops/503-list-of-resource-persons

It is always better to find someone who has interest on the topic of the
workshop, who will be able to select the questions to be forwarded to the
panel moderator.

In case you *cannot find* a remote moderator in the list of resource persons
nor in the community or dynamic coalitions working with topics related to
your workshop, please send an e-mail to info at igfremote.info.



*What is the role of the remote moderator?*

A complete “job description” of the remote moderator can be found here:
http://www.intgovforum.org/cms/the-preparatory-process/514-job-description-for-remote-moderators.
Basically, the moderator has three main functions:

   - They have to connect online with the remote participants *(all the
   equipment and software needed will be available and ready for them)*
   - They have to connect the online participants to the discussions in the
   meeting room;
   - Lastly, they are responsible for some follow-up work for archiving
   purposes and in view of improving future remote participation efforts. (They
   are expected to answer very brief and objective questions after the session
   they moderate)



*The workshop already has a remote moderator. What should I do?*

Please, update your workshop proposal in the IGF website with the name and
contact of the remote moderator. Please, also send this information by the
e-mail to the Remote Participation Working Group info at igfremote.info, so we
can plan the online training.



*Do remote moderators need to take any equipment with them?*

No, all the equipment (computer, projector, etc) will be already in place.
In case a remote moderator needs to use his/her own laptop, please advise
the IGF Secretariat in advance.



*Will remote moderators receive any assistance?*
Yes, the Remote Participation Working Group will assist them with any doubts
they may have.  The group will also provide online training for remote
moderators, prior to the IGF on flexible days/time. The training will last
for about 40 min. Moderators will also receive on-site technical support.


Regards,
Marília
-- 
Centro de Tecnologia e Sociedade
FGV Direito Rio

Center for Technology and Society
Getulio Vargas Foundation
Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
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