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What is a Virtual C2C?
Since the Call to Conversation program began, it has always been a way to connect people through meaningful dialogue. We believe genuine conversation is a gift everyone should enjoy, and with a Virtual C2C, you can join in from just about anywhere. You’ll participate in a video conference style conversation with a small group of people. The conversation will be led by one of the participants and will focus on a particular topic.
What do I need to participate?
- Internet connection and internet browser (or the Zoom app if using mobile device)
- Video capabilities - Through a built in camera on your laptop, tablet or phone, or through an external webcam.
- Audio - Through internal speakers on your laptop, tablet or phone, or with a set of headphones. It may be helpful to have headphones with a built-in microphone.
Call to Conversation: What to Expect
The desired outcome of this conversation is simply for participants to value the experience enough to seek out more conversations — with each other and with Wake Forest — about topics that matter. To help achieve this outcome, a moderator or conversation leader will guide the flow of conversation in a way that enables everyone to identify and articulate their common values, common aspirations and common struggles.
Conversation Structure: Reveal, Connect, Empower
REVEAL
In a moderated discussion, participants respond to an opening prompt, revealing something about their experiences and perspective.
CONNECT
Once everyone has had an opportunity to introduce themselves and answer the prompt, the moderator/conversation leader will ask follow-up questions to the group based on what was shared. During this time of more free-flowing conversation, points of similarity and broader themes help the participants connect around common values.
EMPOWER
This wrap-up time gives everyone a chance to reflect on the experience, share take-aways with the group or share something they’ve been thinking about but have not said out loud yet. Participants leave informed by the conversation and empowered by a strengthened sense of community.
Technology Guidelines
Before the Virtual C2C:
- Take into account your home internet bandwidth and consider asking your co-habitants to limit their internet use during your Virtual C2C.
- Try to be on time like you would for any other Call to Conversation! Make sure your technology is working before the scheduled meeting time.
During the Virtual C2C:
- Be flexible! Give each other grace with technology issues and help each other.
- Consider muting yourself when you’re not speaking, but don’t forget to unmute when you’re ready to speak again!
- Address each other by name. It can be more difficult to pick up on who is being spoken to in a video call.
Helpful Links
For the optimal C2C experience, we recommend Gallery View.
If you are concerned about using Zoom and would like to do a trial before your conversation, reach out to the C2C team at c2c@wfu.edu.
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