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=Saturday Events=
=Saturday Events=
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Every Saturday, the PTPN hosts a call-in TMS discussion group
, from 2:00-3:00pm EST
, followed by a drop-in chat
from 3:00-4:00pm (EST)
. On this page, you can find logistical information about both events.
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Every Saturday, the PTPN hosts a call-in TMS discussion group, followed by a drop-in chat. On this page, you can find
general and
logistical information about both events.
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==
Call-In TMS Discussion Group
==
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==
Agenda
==
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The
call-in discussion group
hopes to provide a space where people can deepen their understanding of TMS through
discussion
with others. Although the
group
officially starts at 2
:00pm
(
EST
), we encourage newcomers to start connecting at 1
:
45pm to make sure any potential technical difficulties
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'''1:45pm - 2:00pm EST''': Connect to the
call-in discussion group
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'''2:00pm - 3:00pm EST''': Call-in
discussion group
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'''3:00pm - 4
:00pm EST
'''
:
Drop-in chatroom
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''To learn more about
the upcoming
discussion group
(
Saturday, February 12th
)
, visit [http://tmswiki.org/forum/threads/feb-9-discussion-group.1484/ this forum thread].''
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These event times are in New York City time, aka Eastern Standard Time (abbreviated “EST”). To find out when these events are in other time zones, [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html click here].
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==Call-In TMS Discussion Group==
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The call-in discussion group provides a space where people can deepen their understanding of TMS through discussion with others. Although the group officially starts at 2:00pm (EST), we encourage people, particularly newcomers, to start connecting at 1:45pm to handle any potential technical difficulties before the discussion begins.
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''To learn more about
this week's
discussion group
on
Saturday, February 12th, visit [http://tmswiki.org/forum/threads/feb-9-discussion-group.1484/ this forum thread].
'
''
===Connection Details===
===Connection Details===
The Call-In Discussion Group uses both a regular online chatroom as well as an audio call (where the majority of the discussion takes place) for its format. To join the chatroom, simply go to http://www.tmswiki.org/chat, scroll down, and follow the instructions there.
The Call-In Discussion Group uses both a regular online chatroom as well as an audio call (where the majority of the discussion takes place) for its format. To join the chatroom, simply go to http://www.tmswiki.org/chat, scroll down, and follow the instructions there.
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You can join
the audio call using
your phone
or using your computer.
Connecting with
your computer
may
allow you to see
others via
webcam,
may be a bit more comfortable, and may
save you long distance charges.
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Connecting to
the audio call
involves a few more steps. You can connect
using
a normal telephone,
or using your computer
through an application called Fuze Meeting, which we also use for our [[TMS Webinars|special webinar events]]
.
We encourage you to connect using
your computer
/Fuze Meeting, as it will
allow you to see
other attendees who are using their webcams, give you the option to use your own
webcam,
will
save you
any potential
long distance charges
, may have a better connection and clearer audio quality, and can also provide you with a more comfortable experience during the discussion
.
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''
'To connect using your phone:'''
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''
Someone will
be
in
the [http://www.tmswiki.org/chat chatroom]
to provide
technical support
to provide technical support, starting around 1:45pm EST, as well as during the discussion itself
.
''
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:Dial '''''1 646 583 7415'''''.
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:When prompted, enter the pin code '''''21558901'''''.
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:After this, you should
be
connected to the audio call. If you have any difficulties connecting, go to
the [http://www.tmswiki.org/chat chatroom]
for
technical support.
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'''
To
connect using your computer:'''
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====
To
Connect Using Fuze Meeting ====
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:To connect with your computer, you will need [https://www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/48fb7aa8/18311499 this link].
For instructions on how to connect, watch the following
short
video
:
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For instructions on
how to install Fuze Meeting, and
how to connect
to the discussion group using Fuze Meeting
,
you can
watch the following video
, or follow the written instructions below.
{{YouTube|ID=4h-EKFTYdLs|width=560|height=315}}
{{YouTube|ID=4h-EKFTYdLs|width=560|height=315}}
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:The meeting number for all call-
in
TMS book groups is
'''''18311499'''''
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After
this, you
should be connected
to the
audio
call. If
you have any difficulties connecting
,
go to
the [http://www.tmswiki.org/
chat chatroom] for technical support
.
/
>
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'''Installation Instructions'''
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If you do not have Fuze Meeting installed on your computer, and you want to join the discussion group using your computer, make sure you download it
in
advance (we suggest at least a day). It
'
s free, and 100% safe, and incredibly easy. Here
'
s how:
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# Click on
'''
[https://www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/48fb7aa8/
18311499
this link]
'''
(this is also the link to connect to the meeting)
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# You will see a screen asking you to join a meeting.
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'''Please note: you are not joining a meeting at this time.''''' Feel free to enter something completely random, and click "Join as Attendee" to continue.
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# On the next screen, click on the "Download" button to begin the installation process. '''''Please do not use the "Join via Browser"''''' option during the discussion group, as we have tested
this
option and it does not work well at all.'''''
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# Follow your computer's instructions to finish installing Fuze Meeting. Keep in mind that although this is an application downloaded from the internet
,
it is completely safe to install.
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'''Connection Instructions'''
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After
you
have installed Fuze Meeting, connecting
to the call
-in discussion group is easy
.
Simply follow these instructions:
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# Click on '''[https://www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/48fb7aa8/18311499 this link]'''. This link should open up Fuze Meeting on your computer.
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# Click on "Join Meeting."
If
Fuze Meeting asks
, the
meeting number is '''18311499'''.
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# When prompted, enter your name, or a preferred pseudonym, click "Join as Attendee," and wait for the host,
[http://www.tmswiki.org/
forum/members/forest
.
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/
Forest], to let you enter (this should take less than a minute).
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# Once in Fuze Meeting, a window titled "Call Info" should appear. (If not, you can open it by clicking on the blue "Call Info" link, which is located next to the white text, "Call Attendees.") Select '''VoIP''', follow the steps after that, and then you should be fully connected to the audio.
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====To Connect Using Your Phone====
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If you are more comfortable using your phone, that is completely fine as well. However, please be aware that rates may apply based on your location and telephone provider. Here's how to join the discussion using your phone:
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# Dial '''1 646 583 7415'''.
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# When prompted, enter the pin code '''21558901'''.
==Drop-In Chatroom==
==Drop-In Chatroom==
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Following the discussion group is the drop-in chat, also held at http://www.tmswiki.org/chat, where attendees can both get and give tips and support. Whereas the voice-based discussion group is relatively new, the drop-in chat
has been running,
without interruption
,
since 2011
(specifically
,
October)
.
The text
chat
works very well because there can be multiple conversations happening simultaneously
,
but chat members do not have
to
worry about interrupting each other as in
a
vocal conversation
.
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Following the discussion group is the drop-in chat, also held at http://www.tmswiki.org/chat, where attendees can both get and give tips and support. Whereas the voice-based discussion group is relatively new,
we have been holding
the drop-in chat
every Saturday
without interruption since
October of
2011
. Over time
,
it has just gotten better and better, with a group of regulars showing up every week
.
Each
chat
has an official moderator (often more than one)
,
who welcomes newcomers, provides technical assistance, and periodically checks
to
make sure everyone is given
a
chance to ask questions or make comments
.
{{Disclaimer}}
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