- Discussion Group: Who am I to be speaking? + Finding a topic for a WP event
If you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group in WordPress in terms of gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, age, etc. join us for a discussion on this workshop: Who am I to be speaking + Finding a topic.
To prepare for this discussion, please watch this workshop in advance: https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/diverse-speaker-training-workshop-part-1/
We invite you to do the exercises along with the video, and bring your answers to the discussion group to get feedback.
This workshop is geared towards people from marginalized or underrepresented groups in WordPress who are intrigued by the idea of speaking at an online WordPress event. The focus is to look at what has stopped you from speaking in the past and explore how to move past your fears, generate WordPress-related topics to give a talk on, and boost your speaking confidence.
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- Erica V.
- Virginia
- 6 attendees
- Watch Party + Discussion group: Intro to Block Patterns
🔵 Target Audience:
WordPress content creators who want to learn how to incorporate advanced block layouts and refined designs with Block Patterns.
(Please note the event is NOT targeted toward developers who want to learn how to create their own Block Patterns or related plugins. You can
🔵 Event Summary:
[Bring your questions about how to use the Block Patterns!]
Join us for a discussion on this workshop: Intro to Block Patterns. This workshop is for users who want to learn how to use Block Patterns, one of the built-in features in the WordPress block editor.
If you'd like to get prepared, watch this workshop video before joining the event (14 minutes).
https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/intro-to-block-patterns/
🔵 Agenda:
1. Watch some parts of the Intro to Block Patterns video (10 minutes).
2. Discuss topics and questions brought by the audience. Also, demos will be shown as needed (50 minutes).
🔵 Time:
This event is happening on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 1:00 AM UTC (Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 6:00 PM PDT) - Check this link to find the time in your local timezone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20210819T0100- Naoko T.
- Sourabh
- Jaime
- 14 attendees
- Discussion Group: Introduction to Open-Source
Online event
Join us for a discussion on this workshop: Introduction to Open-source. This event is focused at APAC/EMEA timezones and is a little late for the Americas.
This event is happening on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at 09:00 AM UTC/11:00 AM CET/2.30 PM IST/5.00 PM Singapore time/7.00 PM Canberra time. (Tuesday July 30, 2021 at 02:00 AM PST)
Check this link to find the time in your local timezone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20210819T0900
To prepare for this discussion, please watch this workshop in advance: https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/introduction-to-open-source/.
Even if you are brand new to open-source and WordPress, you are welcome to participate! Bring your questions, thoughts, and comments to this informal discussion!- Hari S.
- Kari T.
- Siyal K.
- 6 attendees
- Watch Party + Interactive Discussion: Introduction to Contributing to WordPress
Did you know that WordPress is built and maintained by an incredible community of contributors? It's true! There are many ways to get involved with WordPress, from contributing code or design, but also through translation, documentation, community building, and much, much more! Participating in this watch party and interactive discussion is a great way to get started in your WordPress contribution journey - you don't need to have any previous experience.
AGENDA
🧊 The WordPress community is full of people who love to collaborate and support each other! Let's get to know each other with an icebreaker activity
🎥 Watch a 14 min video on Introduction to Contributing (want to watch in advance? check out the video here! https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/an-introduction-to-contributing/)
💬 After the video, we'll chat and help each other take the next steps in getting involved with WordPress.
Interested? Sign up to join us for this watch party and interactive discussion!- Angela
- lianazaman
- Siyal K.
- 8 attendees
- Watch Party + Discussion Group: Improving site performance
Join us for a watch party + discussion on the workshop: Improving site performance. The site performance workshop provides tips on how to improve the performance of a WordPress site and covers several techniques that allow users to improve the performance of their WordPress sites. Together, we will watch the video of improving site performance and discuss any questions that you have, with the group.
This event is happening on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 09:00 Pacific Time / 12:00 PM Eastern Time (04:00 PM UTC) - Check this link to find the time in your local timezone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20210825T1600
Please bring your questions and tips about improving site performance, and let's discuss them with the group!
Agenda:
1. Watch the Improving site performance video together (~28 minutes): https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/improving-site-performance-an-overview/
2. Discuss topics and questions brought by the audience (~30 minutes).- Hari S.
- Mohamed M.
- Sheeba
- 22 attendees
- Discussion Group: Diverse Speaker Training Pt. 2 - Writing Your Talk
If you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group in WordPress in terms of gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, age, etc. join us for a discussion on part two of the Diverse Speaker Training Workshop series.
To prepare for this discussion, please watch this workshop in advance: https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/diverse-speaker-training-workshop-part-2/
We invite you to do the exercises along with the video, and bring your answers to the discussion group to get feedback.
This workshop is geared towards people from marginalized or underrepresented groups in WordPress who are intrigued by the idea of speaking at an online WordPress event. This portion of the Diverse Speaker Training will go into writing a pitch for your talk, what makes for a good title, and tips for writing your bio.
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📝 Help us improve the Learn WordPress platform📝
Could you spare 5 minutes to share your feedback by filling out this survey?
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LearnWordPress
If you want to tell your thoughts directly to us, please join the focus groups (it'll be a once-off 1-hour video call):
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- Erica V.
- 2 attendees
- Watch Party + Discussion group: Introduction to WordPress
🔵 Target Audience:
For beginners & new WordPress users who want to learn the basics of WordPress features.
🔵 Event Summary:
[Bring your questions about WordPress basics!]
Join us for a discussion on this workshop: Introduction to WordPress. You can find a link to the workshop below:
https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/introduction-to-wordpress/
We will cover the basics (e.g. its history, the difference between WordPress.org and WordPress.com), getting started, and demo of features.
🔵 Time:
This event is happening on Friday, August[masked], at 1:00 AM UTC (Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 6:00 PM PDT) - Check this link to find the time in your local timezone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20210827T0100- Naoko T.
- BIG D.
- TC
- 3 attendees
- Watch Party + Interactive Discussion: Introduction to Contributing to WordPress
Did you know that WordPress is built and maintained by an incredible community of contributors? It's true! There are many ways to get involved with WordPress, from contributing code or design, but also through translation, documentation, community building, and much, much more! Participating in this watch party and interactive discussion is a great way to get started in your WordPress contribution journey - you don't need to have any previous experience.
AGENDA
🧊 The WordPress community is full of people who love to collaborate and support each other! Let's get to know each other with an icebreaker activity
🎥 Watch a 14 min video on Introduction to Contributing (want to watch in advance? check out the video here! https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/an-introduction-to-contributing/)
💬 After the video, we'll chat and help each other take the next steps in getting involved with WordPress.
Interested? Sign up to join us for this watch party and interactive discussion!- Angela
- Dominion A.
- Ivan M.
- 5 attendees
- Group Activity: Finding a Topic for your WordPress Talk
Have you ever wanted to speak at a WordPress event, but you're not sure where to start? Join us for a group activity to start your WordPress speaker journey! You'll come out of this hour with some talk ideas and more confidence to submit it. You do not need to have any experience in public speaking, and this workshop is for all levels of experience.
Want to get the most out of this meetup? Watch the workshop on Finding a Topic here! https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/diverse-speaker-training-workshop-part-1/
AGENDA
🧊 The WordPress community is full of people who love to collaborate and support each other! Let's get to know each other with an icebreaker activity
💬 Discuss some myths that prevent people from speaking publicly
🤔 Explore different talk format possibilities together
🧠 Brainstorm some topics that you could talk about, share them with the group for feedback!
💬 We'll also talk about where you can go to get even more support to help you become an experienced WordPress speaker
Interested? Sign up to attend today!
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Could you spare 5 minutes to share your feedback by filling out this survey?
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- Geová Ramalho dos S.
- Butch
- 3 attendees
- Watch Party + Discussion group: Advanced Layouts with the Block Editor
🔵 Target Audience:
WordPress users who are interested in creating interesting and more advanced layouts using the Block Editor.
🔵 Event Summary:
Join us for a discussion on this workshop: Advanced Layouts with the Block Editor. You can find a link to the workshop below:
https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/advanced-layouts-with-the-block-editor/
In this workshop, participants will learn the core concepts of basic blocks provided in all current WordPress installs. We also explore the anatomy of advanced block layouts and how to construct more complex and attractive layouts by just using blocks – without any custom code or plugins.
🔵 Time:
This event is happening on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 1:00 AM UTC (Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 6:00 PM PDT) - Check this link to find the time in your local timezone: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?iso=20210903T0100
🔵 Agenda:
1. Watch some parts of the video together (about 10 minutes): https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/advanced-layouts-with-the-block-editor/
2. Discuss topics and questions brought by the audience (~50 minutes).- Naoko T.
- TC
- 2 attendees