May First/People Link -Networking Gathering [[br]] EVALUATION FORM RESULTS 1. Overall, how would you rate this workshop? (1 2 3 (1) 4 (6) 5 (8) ) Comments: • I thought everything flowed smoothly and democratically, and I was really impressed by who was in the room • Awesome conversation and people • MOAR [sic] please. Round II: Technology Liberation! • I felt inspired and learned a lot. Great networking opportunity. • Great facilitation. • It was long and the room needed to be mixed up more than once so we could have a range of expertise/experience shared. • Progressive discussion on this topic with very bright minds in the room. 2. How would you rate the usefulness of the content? Panel Discussion (1 2 3 (1) 4 (5) 5 (7) ) Tech Demo (1 2 3 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) ) Discussion (1 2 3 (1) 4 (3) 5 (11) ) Comments: • I really loved the small group discussion. Will take back tech tools to my shop. • Discussion after panel could have been moderated a bit more strategically. • Presentations were a bit unprepared and scattered, but very informative • Demo? Loved the discussion. I felt the “demo”session would have been more useful with a screen projector of the tool (a tutorial, but a visual demo) • Great ideas and perspective. Facilities challenge and also facilitation challenged • PMA is hard! Not totally clear how to process • I wish there was a lot more time for the panel because they asked the right questions. • Lightning rounds are good, but did not allow for any literal tech demos 3. Was there anything missing from the discussion or demonstrations? • There could have been more effort to hear from people working directly on or in the tech industry. • Never enough time • Guidelines of engagement might help set context; step up/step back – use the whoa!; oppression exists but not here. Our practice – we resist • Not really! • No • There was a lot said, still observing (something scribbled) • Demonstration of the tools presented (which look great) would have been useful. • Practice – hands on with! More space for what people are working on. Could have asked: “What do YOU need?” • The time to get to understand where other folks experiences in tech came from (even though there was no hint of bias) • Maybe, for the tech demo to have the tools shown on the screen • Full day of conversation instead of a 1-hour workshop 4. What did you like best or find most useful/interesting about the presentation? • International perspectives • Learning from everyones experience and perspective • Leadership in convening this space is huge. Than you this feels like the beginning. ☺ • The tech tools. Loved Rasha’ framing from the beginning. • The chance to have meaningful discussion with such a great group of folks. • Thought provoking • More time, perhaps more realistic division of agenda time • Action points/breakouts in the afternoon. Collaborative preparation of the “document” • Great diversity of experience and curiosity of spirit. • Open sharing, passion and commitment. Thanks for doing it and my participation. • The demos and group discussion because of the selection of who was in the room and how they framed their points. • Everything! 5. Do you have any suggestions for improvements? • More facilitation support/prep. Agreement among facilitators about shared practice/structure to hold folks in the space. • The room was difficult – I couldn’t see everyone and felt disconnected sitting in the back. But I know that was a logistical problem with the room. • Make the PA process more clear, especially the understanding that we’re crafting a statement. • “What are you working on?/What do you need?” • I would like to see more speaking roles from global partners… 6. Were your personal learning goals met? • Yes • Yes. MOAR • Yes • Yes • Yes • Yes! Thanks everyone! • I didn’t have any specific expectation but found the session highly invigorating, informative, interesting and inspiring. • Yes • Yes, very much so • Yes. If "No," please describe those expectations that were not met. 7. Any other comments? • Love Mayfirst • Thank you! I really appreciated how facilitators remembered my name and addressed my points. I am so glad there was breakfast and lunch so I would really focus. • 14 white; 20 people of color; 15 men; 19 women Awesome!! • Thanks! Great job ☺ • Thank you for your work. • Thank you for hosting this panel. • It’s great to meet other like minds from around the country,