@@ -34,7 +34,30 @@ This anti-harassment policy is based on the example policy from the Geek Feminis
3434## Group discussion
3535** Q: What can each of us do to make OceanHackWeek an optimal learning environment that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone?**
3636
37- We'll post the discussion results contributed by everyone after morning of Day 1!
37+ - Give people room to express themselves, helping them achieve what they want to achieve this week
38+ - Be helpful and spend some time jumping start someone with coding.
39+ - Open to new ideas and ways of approaching a problem, being approachable
40+ - Organizers are also here to learn from others and certainly don’t have all the answers!
41+ - Be cognizant of different locations and time zones, engagement levels
42+ - Allow and encourage different ways to engage, not just need to engage via video - like this google doc!
43+ - Don’t use language like “obviously” or “clearly” (don’t assume something is easy for others)
44+ - Ask questions, all the questions.
45+ - Cameras on, so people can see that you’re engaged
46+ - Build bridges between all three groups by reaching out to virtual/in-person participants
47+ - Making sure everyone is working from a common knowledge baseline
48+ - Listen actively and pay attention +1)
49+ - Creating specific times/spaces for individuals to bring up questions/concerns - helps shy folks get a chance to communicate
50+ - Specifically ask folks who are quieter if they would like to contribute (but don’t pressure them)
51+ - Listening and adjusting behaviour if someone expresses discomfort about a behaviour
52+ - Letting others know if you are uncomfortable-- especially the person causing you the discomfort if it feels safe to do so
53+ - Patient and understanding that everyone from different backgrounds and experiences
54+ - Communicating in open spaces like slack channels so that others can follow or join
55+ - Be patient with technological problems
56+ - Using we language instead of you or I esp when learning on Project teams together
57+ - Being a good listener and making space for others to speak their mind or answer questions especially if I’ve been the one talking
58+ - Using inclusive language to make sure that we aren’t inadvertently accusing or attacking anyone
59+ - Smile and show a bit of patience.
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3962<!-- OHW20 discussion outcome
4063- Be respectful to others’ views; whether it’s technical question or scientific hypothesis
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