September 12, 2020
Theme: AA Technology Comes of Age
This event was held instead of the traditional in-person workshop. It was conducted online via the Zoom platform.
NAATW 2020 Attendee Generated Report
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SATURDAY, September 12, 2020
AA Technology Comes of Age: Three Perspectives
11:15am || Presenters: Hiroyuki K., Tokyo, Japan; Cindy M., Hazelwood, MO; Chris M., Atlanta, GA
Review how AA technology matured across group, intergroup, and service office settings during rapid pandemic-era change.
3D Virtual Reality Meeting Demo
12:15pm || Presenters: Kalen C., Mike N., Scott F., Margie D.
Explore how 3D virtual reality meeting spaces can support online AA connection, participation, and accessibility.
Meeting Formats: Online, In-person or Both
1:30pm || Presenters: Royce E., Freehold, NF; Monica F., Chicago, IL; Ginger S., Area 47, NY
Three members share their experiences with various formats for Recovery Meetings, Service Meetings & Assemblies and how members with accessibility needs benefit from online formats.
TIAA Forum Update
2:45pm || Presenter: Lew G., Westminster, CO
Learn how the TIAA Forum supports year-round technology discussion, shared problem solving, and service collaboration.
Protecting Our Traditions Through an Informed Group Conscience
3:30pm || Presenter: Buck R., Westminster, CO
Examine how informed group conscience can guide technology decisions involving anonymity, safety, vendors, and seventh tradition contributions.
Designing the Online User Experience
4:00pm || Presenter: Lisa R., Albany, CA
Apply UX principles to make AA websites, apps, and online tools easier, clearer, and more accessible for real users.
Meeting Lists Outside WordPress: Wagtail and the Web
4:15pm || Presenter: Timothy A., Philadelphia, PA
Evaluate Wagtail as a flexible alternative to WordPress for managing AA meeting lists and Meeting Guide data.
Future of AA Technology Post COVID-19
4:45pm || Presenter: Lois L., St. Louis, MO
Consider how AA technology post COVID-19 could preserve useful changes while preparing for an uncertain future.
GSO & Grapevine Panel
5:30pm || Presenters: GSO & GV Panel
Hear updates on GSO and Grapevine technology projects, digital services, online contributions, records, and pandemic response.
2020 Workshop Presentation Playlist
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NAATW 2020 Attendance Map
