These workshops will be delivered via Zoom in a meeting format. The following are advised broadband bandwidths (speed) for engaging at different resolutions. We nominally broadcast at HD video level.
Video Quality | Download Speed | Upload Speed |
---|---|---|
High Quality | 0.8Mbps | 0.8Mbps |
HD Video (720p) |
1.5Mbps | 1.5Mbps |
Full HD Video (1080p) | 2.5Mbps | 3.0Mbps |
When in the workshop you will be able to keep your camera on so that the researchers can see you, but your sound will be automatically switched to mute. If you need to turn your camera off due to bandwidth issues, you will be able to do so.
All teachers should ensure they have undertaken the following at least one week before attending the online Schools programme:
Risk assessments for each workshop are the responsibility of the teacher booking the session. Using the information about each workshop you should safely be able to assess any risks to your students. If you require any further information to carry out your risk assessment, please do let us know via email education@royalsociety.org by Thursday 1 July at the latest.
In case of any incidents that may affect the Summer Science Schools programme taking place, please check our Twitter page in advance of your workshop: @RoyalSociety. An email will be sent to all booked groups if the virtual event needs to be cancelled, but this may not be possible at short notice.
Specific space for schools: the Schools programme will take place via Zoom, and is not part of the main public programme so the general public will not be able to access the schools programme activities. You must ensure that you do not share the Eventbrite link for your workshop with individual students or parents for them to use. Only one login from each booking will be permitted.
After you have taken part: we will send the booking contact a link to an online survey post event to help us ensure the Summer Science Schools programme continues to be a high quality event for school groups, especially in the new online format used this year. Please take a few moments to complete your evaluation form as we really value all feedback from teachers.
Summer Science: there is a public programme for Summer Science that teachers may be personally interesting in engaging with to help keep abreast of the latest advances in STEM research to bring into their lessons. With a packed programme of inspiring talks, fascinating interactive workshops, fun science from home activities and exciting digital content, there is something for all ages.
A summary of the information above can be downloaded via this Key information document: Key information_Workshops ages 7-14_FINAL2