Virtual Conference Instructions for Registered Attendees

Due to the COVID_19 pandemic restrictions, we are offering a unique experience with the 22nd Diné Studies Virtual Conference. We are using Zoom webinar to host our conference. As an attendee, you can virtually raise your hand, submit questions in the Q&A, and send messages to others through the Chat box. The sessions will be recorded. Please be respectful in your comments.

Here is how to access the Zoom links and phone numbers for your conference experience.

WHAT YOU NEED:

1) A laptop or computer with an internet browser such as Windows: Chrome, Firefox, IE7+, Safari5+; Mac: Safari5+, Firefox, Chrome; Linux: Firefox, Chrome.

2) An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)

3) Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth

4) A webcam or HD webcam - built-in, USB plug-in, or:

a. An HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card

b. Virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras

If you do not have these items, you may use your phone to call into the conference.

STEPS:

1. Make sure you to download the Zoom application on your computer or phone. Join a webinar by clicking on the Zoom link within the program document or visit our zoom links page at: https://dinestudies.org/2021-dsci-zoom-links The program will contain active links. Click the one you are interested in attending. Note: If this is your first Zoom meeting on your device, click download and run Zoom. The Zoom.exe file will download, and you will need to open the file. Please note: this only needs to be done once for any device on which you use Zoom for the first time. DO THIS WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE CONFERENCE.

2. Once set up: To join the webinar, click the link in the conference program or at the website: https://dinestudies.org/2021-dsci-zoom-links. Make sure to join the webinar at the correct time. All times are in Mountain Daylight Time (Window Rock, Arizona time).

3. By Phone: We have provided phone numbers along with the zoom links. Dial into the zoom session and make sure to include the meeting ID. During the webinar, you can use your phone’s dial pad to:

*6 — Toggle mute/unmute

*9 — Raise Hand.

SUPPORT:

1. To learn more about joining a webinar through Zoom, click this link. You will be directed to the help center. Link: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115004954946-Joining-and-participating-in-a-webinar-attendee-

2. To learn more about calling into the webinar sessions using your phone only, visit this page: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone#h_bed3d657-6064-4c52-8cc7-42eff6315e4f

3. If you are having any technical problems, contact the Zoom support team. Link: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362003

4. If you are having any problems joining the webinar, contact our Diné Studies Conference IT – Hondo at (505) 422-3837.