Mastodawn

@pitrh geez I'd love to catch those VPP session

(and your PF session of course!)

Are they available remotely or is it in person only? @bsdcan

@oxyhyxo @pitrh @bsdcan Always streamed.

Recall all that noise I made about upgrading our kit?

@dexter @pitrh @bsdcan I mean the tutorials specifically. I've been watching the streams for a while now ;)

@oxyhyxo @pitrh @bsdcan Oooooooh. Hmm. Yeah. The debate rages on. What’s your position @bsdtv?

@dexter @pitrh @bsdcan @bsdtv I'll pay the fee to access the sessions but I cant physically do 20+ hours of flights :(

Even if it isnt recorded I have unlimited caffeine and a can do attitude :)

@oxyhyxo @pitrh @bsdcan @bsdtv So this is weird.

For the #OpenZFS Summit I arranged for a remote participation ticket that includes a T-shirt and other SWAG.

Weeeeeird.

@dexter @pitrh @bsdcan @bsdtv wym?

@oxyhyxo @pitrh @bsdcan @bsdtv Tutorials are traditionally a paid option. The formula might be open to innovation.

@dexter @pitrh @bsdcan @bsdtv I'm aware. I was just curious if having paid for said tutorial that some method of attending remotely had been considered.

i realise its a pain in the ass and probably not an option (especially if its for 1-2 people max) but it never hurts to ask ;)

Michael Dexter

@oxyhyxo @pitrh @bsdcan @bsdtv Let’s see what others think.

Phillip Vuchetich 2d ago

@dexter @oxyhyxo @pitrh @bsdcan @bsdtv
I like the idea of tutorials being available for a few remote participants. The video setup is fine for one- way streaming. My concern is whether the presenters can simultaneously give feedback to both in-person and remote participants efficiently (within the time allotted for each session). It is tricky to balance.
For example, in the pf tutorial a few years ago, I got stuck a few times and a quick review by Peter got me back on track. That same review/ feedback loop for remote participants doesn't flow the same as in-person interaction, and not all presenters may be comfortable splitting focus between in-person and remote participants.

Overall, if the tutorial presenter wants to have both in-person and remote participants, consider offering one or two remote seats. If more than that, consider a separate all-remote tutorial session or a recording.

It would likely need an additional charge to support the 2- way streaming setup because someone other than the presenters should manage the connection with remote participants.