Dear all,



The web link for the Text-Critical Thursdays seminar this week is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81571502845?pwd=b1diTnB6eGZ3Q1RYVXM4aTRIcXVOdz09



If you have not already downloaded Zoom and familiarised yourself with the interface, please do this in good time before the meeting. Clicking on the link above at any time in advance will provide prompts to install the software if required.



The seminar is intended to start at 1500 UTC on Thursday 7th May. I will open the meeting room 10 minutes before this time, to enable attendees to assemble. Attendees may continue to arrive after the advertised start time unless the meeting is full. This seminar will be recorded, so if the meeting capacity is exceeded, in this instance there will be the opportunity to watch again.



There are two viewing modes for Zoom: ‘Speaker View’ will work best for these presentations, although ‘Gallery View’ enables all participants to be seen simultaneously. It is intended that there will be an opportunity for questions after each paper. Participants wishing to ask a question should note this in the Chat window or by using the ‘Raise Hand’ button in the Participants window after the presentation. The host will invite questions: in order to keep to advertised timings, it may not be possible for all questions to be asked during the course of the session.



All participants are expected to behave in accordance with norms for participation in academic conferences, and in particular are asked to note the following:

1.     Only the host and presenters may share their screens.

2.     All audio should be muted throughout, except for presenters and those who are invited to ask questions.

3.     Participants are expected to identify themselves by their real names.

4.     Participants are welcome to have their video feed on and use the chat facility to make comments (e.g. if there are any technical issues or to signal after the paper that they want to ask a question) but inappropriate comments or behaviour will lead to immediate removal from the meeting and possible exclusion from future meetings.

5.     Participants should not record presentations in audio or video. When presenters have agreed, the host will make a recording of the meeting. This will be indicated in the interface, and participants should note that their video and chat contributions may also form part of this recording.



Any questions before or during the meeting may be sent by email to [log in to unmask]



Please bear with us, particularly in this first week of using the platform for these online meetings. Participants are from a variety of backgrounds, and this is the first time that most have used this platform as a substitute for planned presentations. We are grateful to all for their participation and assistance in ensuring that everything runs smoothly.



I look forward to seeing as many as are able to make it on Thursday, and will circulate the link to the recording after the session for those who cannot join in person.



Best wishes,

Hugh Houghton



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Hugh Houghton

www.birmingham.ac.uk/HAGHoughton





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