Re: [edu-team] newcomer's overview presentation quick review and other newcomer information

[Pete Resnick <[e-mail]>]

On 30 Oct 2020, at 7:21, Adrian Farrel wrote:

> I am maybe missing a slide on how to approach people and how to talk 
> to people.

Yeah, maybe a slide between 30 and 31. Not only add something as Adrian 
has below for the webpage (that is, approach anyone if you have 
questions), you can also explain that whether it's a technical issue the 
WG may have missed or people behaving badly, our processes all start out 
informal and easy by chatting with a chair, an AD, or (for harassing 
behavior) the Ombudsteam. "Don't be shy; we're all here to help."

>> And, since I have your attention, feel free to comment on the 
>> Newcomer’s
>> webpage for IETF 109 https://www.ietf.org/how/meetings/109/newcomers/
>  
> I tried to look at this from the perspective of someone who has never 
> been to an IETF meeting before (foggy and vague memory!). I think the 
> order of material on the page is about right. The one thing that is 
> perhaps missing is “How to ask for help.”
>  
> IETF meetings can be frenetic and confusing: there is a lot going on 
> and things happen very fast. Although most IETF participants are going 
> to be busy, they are also friendly and helpful. If you ask questions 
> in the Jabber chat rooms <insert link> or in the Gather.Town <insert 
> link> meeting space. Don’t be shy, but perhaps introduce yourself as 
> a newcomer looking for help, that way people will be especially 
> sympathetic.

+1

pr
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