Supporting Virtual Engagement - Revision history

BethWeiss: BethWeiss moved page Get Involved Virtually to Supporting Virtual Engagement

2026-06-03T06:11:58Z

BethWeiss moved page Supporting Virtual Engagement to Supporting Virtual Engagement

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BethWeiss: /* Related */

2026-06-03T06:11:39Z

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	== Related ==		== Related ==
	* [[Member Engagement]]		* [[Member Engagement]]
	* [[Engagement Levels Overview]]
	* [[Local Group Events and Activities]]		* [[Local Group Events and Activities]]
	* [[Supporting Remote Members]]		* [[Supporting Remote Members]]
	* [[Local Group Event Channels and Platforms]]		* [[Local Group Event Channels and Platforms]]

BethWeiss: /* Offer Multiple Ways to Participate */

2026-06-03T06:09:58Z

Offer Multiple Ways to Participate

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 * Recorded presentations
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 == Related ==
 * [[Member Engagement]]
 * [[Local Group Events and Activities]]
 * [[Supporting Remote Members]]
 * [[Local Group Event Channels and Platforms]]

BethWeiss: merging and tabling

2026-06-03T06:06:43Z

merging and tabling

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	* Members feel included regardless of location or activity level		* Members feel included regardless of location or activity level
	\| best =		\| best =
	* Keep options simple and accessible		* Keep options simple and accessible
	* Offer ~~a mix of synchronous~~ and asynchronous opportunities		* Offer both live and asynchronous opportunities
	* Focus on consistency rather than volume		* Focus on consistency rather than volume
	* Make it easy ~~for members to participate~~ at ~~their~~ comfort ~~level~~		* Use communication channels members already know
			* Make participation easy at different comfort levels
	\| pitfalls =		\| pitfalls =
	* Treating virtual engagement as secondary to in-person events		* Treating virtual engagement as secondary to in-person events
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	== What This Means in Practice ==		== What This Means in Practice ==

	A strong virtual presence helps ensure that all members—not just event attendees—feel included.		A strong virtual presence helps ensure that all members—not just event attendees—feel included.

	Virtual engagement works best when it:		Virtual engagement works best when it:

	* Reduces barriers to participation
	* Provides flexible ways to connect		* Provides flexible ways to connect
	* Supports different levels of engagement		* Supports different levels of engagement
	* Creates opportunities for interaction and community		* Creates opportunities for interaction and community
			* Reduces barriers to participation

	Successful virtual engagement is:		Successful virtual engagement is:

	* '''Consistent''' — ~~Regular posts or events build familiarity~~		* '''Consistent''' — Members know what to expect
	* '''~~Welcoming~~''' — ~~New voices are acknowledged~~ and ~~encouraged~~		* '''Accessible''' — Participation is easy and straightforward
	* '''~~Accessible~~''' — ~~Clear instructions and minimal barriers~~		* '''Welcoming''' — New voices are encouraged
	* '''Varied''' — Different ~~formats~~ appeal to different members		* '''Varied''' — Different options appeal to different members

	~~It doesn’t have to be complex.~~ A small number of well-run ~~options~~ is more effective than many underused ones.		A small number of well-run opportunities is often more effective than many underused ones.

	== Providing Virtual Engagement ==		== Providing Virtual Engagement ==
			== Virtual Engagement Options ==

			{\| class="wikitable"
			! Type !! Examples
			\|-
			\| Communication
			\|
			* Email lists
			* Newsletters
			* Social media groups
			* Online discussion spaces
			\|-
			\| Activities
			\|
			* Virtual game nights
			* Book clubs
			* Speaker presentations
			* Discussion groups
			* Trivia events
			\|-
			\| Volunteer Opportunities
			\|
			* Newsletter contributions
			* Social media support
			* Website updates
			* Committee participation
			\|-
			\| Asynchronous Engagement
			\|
			* Discussion threads
			* Polls and surveys
			* Shared resources
			* Recorded presentations
			\|}

	=== Offer Multiple Ways to Participate ===		=== Offer Multiple Ways to Participate ===
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	* Use names and acknowledge contributions		* Use names and acknowledge contributions
	* Allow space for informal interaction		* Allow space for informal interaction

	~~== Tips for Leaders ==~~

	* Start with one or two virtual options
	* Use communication channels members already know
	* Focus on participation and interaction
	* Build consistency before expanding

	== Related ==		== Related ==

BethWeiss: /* Ways Members Can Engage Virtually */

2026-06-03T06:03:22Z

Ways Members Can Engage Virtually

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 It doesn’t have to be complex. A small number of well-run options is more effective than many underused ones.
-== Ways Members Can Engage Virtually ==
+== Providing Virtual Engagement ==
 === Offer Multiple Ways to Participate ===
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 * Volunteer for remote-friendly roles
 |}
 === Support Effective Virtual Events ===

BethWeiss: /* What This Means in Practice */

2026-06-03T06:01:39Z

What This Means in Practice

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	Successful virtual engagement is:		Successful virtual engagement is:

	* ~~<nowiki>~~'''Consistent'''~~</nowiki>~~ — Regular posts or events build familiarity		* '''Consistent''' — Regular posts or events build familiarity
	* ~~<nowiki>~~'''Welcoming'''~~</nowiki>~~ — New voices are acknowledged and encouraged		* '''Welcoming''' — New voices are acknowledged and encouraged
	* ~~<nowiki>~~'''Accessible'''~~</nowiki>~~ — Clear instructions and minimal barriers		* '''Accessible''' — Clear instructions and minimal barriers
	* ~~<nowiki>~~'''Varied'''~~</nowiki>~~ — Different formats appeal to different members		* '''Varied''' — Different formats appeal to different members

	It doesn’t have to be complex. A small number of well-run options is more effective than many underused ones.		It doesn’t have to be complex. A small number of well-run options is more effective than many underused ones.
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	** Viewing recordings		** Viewing recordings
	** Responding to polls or surveys		** Responding to polls or surveys
	* Be mindful of time zones and schedules
	* Support different comfort levels (active or quiet participation)		* Support different comfort levels (active or quiet participation)
	* Keep technology requirements simple		* Keep technology requirements simple

BethWeiss: merged with duplicate page

2026-06-03T05:59:49Z

merged with duplicate page

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 == Purpose ==
-Describe meaningful ways for members to connect and participate without attending in-person events.
+Help Local Groups provide meaningful opportunities for members to connect, participate, and engage virtually so that virtual engagement is considered part of the core member experience.
 == What This Means in Practice ==
-* Offer engagement options that do not require physical attendance
+Virtual engagement works best when it:
-== Key Actions ==
+* Reduces barriers to participation
 === Offer Multiple Ways to Participate ===
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 * Use names and acknowledge contributions
 * Allow space for informal interaction
 == Related ==
 * [[Member Engagement]]
 * [[Local Group Events and Activities]]
 * [[Welcoming New Members]]
-* [[Serving Remote Members]]
+* [[Supporting Remote Members]]

BethWeiss: /* Offer Multiple Ways to Participate */ cleaned up

2026-06-01T05:16:00Z

Offer Multiple Ways to Participate: cleaned up

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	* Volunteer for remote-friendly roles		* Volunteer for remote-friendly roles
	\|}		\|}

	~~A strong Local Group supports a range of participation levels.~~

	=== Support Effective Virtual Events ===		=== Support Effective Virtual Events ===
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	Not all members will use every channel—and that is expected.		Not all members will use every channel—and that is expected.

	=== ~~Support Asynchronous~~ Participation ===		=== Make Participation Inclusive ===
			* Offer asynchronous options to allow members to participate on their own schedule.
	~~Not all engagement happens in real time~~.		** Reading newsletters
			** Participating in discussion threads
	~~Examples include:~~		** Viewing recordings
			** Responding to polls or surveys
	* Reading newsletters		* Be mindful of time zones and schedules
	* Participating in discussion threads		* Support different comfort levels (active or quiet participation)
	* Viewing recordings		* Keep technology requirements simple
	* Responding to polls or surveys

	~~Asynchronous options allow members to participate on their own schedule.=== Make Participation Inclusive ===~~

	* Offer asynchronous options (recordings, discussion threads, email follow-up)
	* Be mindful of time zones and schedules
	* Support different comfort levels (active or quiet participation)
	* Keep technology requirements simple

	=== Encourage Connection ===		=== Encourage Connection ===

BethWeiss: cleaned up, pruned, added WoW

2026-06-01T05:13:58Z

cleaned up, pruned, added WoW

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BethWeiss: Rewrote

2026-03-28T05:06:23Z

Rewrote

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