[nabs-l] Moderating a discussion

[Karl Martin Adam]

Hi Rahul,

I suggest you take notes for what you want to say to introduce 
the pannalists.  When it comes to questions, I have attended two 
academic conferences, and the common practice was for pannalists 
to handle their own questions.  Make sure that the practice at 
this conference is for the moderator to do so.  If it is, I would 
suggest you ask people in the audience to say there name to be 
called on NFB style.  As far as time, when I was a pannel 
moderator I had my notetaker open in front of me with the clock 
running.  If you don't have a note taker or a braille watch, I 
would suggest using your phone's clock with an earbud.  I don't 
think you will need any accommodations from the pannalists unless 
perhaps you want to ask them to take their own questions if that 
isn't the common practice at your conference.

Best,
Karl

 ----- Original Message -----
From: Rahul Bajaj via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
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Date sent: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 01:07:25 +0530
Subject: [nabs-l] Moderating a discussion

Hi all,

I hope this message finds you well. I will be hosting a panel 
discussion at an upcoming conference that is being conducted by a 
student-led organization at Harvard. I wanted to know what coping 
strategies would be useful to make the discussion as seamless as 
possible. My job would fundamentally revolve around introducing 
panelists, asking questions and facilitating  q and a of the 
audience with the panelists. I would be grateful if anyone could 
provide suggestions on the following issues:
1. What would be the best strategy to remember things such as  
the intro of panelists and my questions for them?
2. Typically, the moderator selects people from the audience for 
asking questions. How should I address this issue?
3.  Can you think of a seamless way to keep track of time without 
causing any inconvenience to the speakers and the audience?
4. Should I ask the panelists for any accommodation?

Best,
Rahul

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