(02-24-2021, 09:55 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: Do whatever makes you most comfortable.

Do they have the ability for you to do it remotely? If they can project the presentation for all to see, and then if you’re you do Q&A type of stuff, they can take turns coming up to a camera and microphone so you can be face to face while the exchange is visible to all on the big screen. Just an idea...

(02-24-2021, 11:03 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: I can do it remotely but the question and answer part is almost pointless and that the best part of what I do.

(02-24-2021, 11:03 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: I can do it remotely but the question and answer part is almost pointless and that the best part of what I do.

(02-25-2021, 12:02 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Brad, you're going to have to go with your heart on this one.  Presenting is what has become your life's mission, since the crash.  You went into that crash with youthful, reckless abandon.  Now, is your opportunity to take precaution, and speak to these young folks safely from across an auditorium or gymnasium, and teach them the values of having a little forethought.

(02-25-2021, 12:56 AM)jason Wrote: I'd say do it Brad. It sounds like you want to. It also sounds like you miss the basic ass human interaction that many people took for granted their entire lives. You'll be in a controlled setting (it's not really spreading in though environments), and you're partially vaccinated. I think it'll be alright. If you're not comfortable don't do it.

(02-25-2021, 01:34 AM)Dill Wrote: I don't know how old you are. If you are under 50, the risk may be worth it, i.e., not a high lethal risk.

But I think you may be underestimating what you can do remotely. 

My wife has done some amazing things teaching her opera workshop on line. I'd thought that impossible last year.

A suggestion: if you can provide students with some information ahead of time, so they can mull it over and perhaps even 
discuss it some before you get to class, you mind find them primed for questions. 

(02-25-2021, 01:49 AM)BFritz21 Wrote: Im only 36 but I also have a compromised immune system and damaged lungs.

(02-25-2021, 09:15 AM)Stewy Wrote: Good for you Brad that this is your calling, but with the above issues, getting Corona would be nearly a death sentence.  Doing one engagement live and dying vs doing this one remotely and doing many more in the future isn't even a balance in my mind.

Others say go with your heart, but I say go with logic and caution, so you can help more people in the future vs. taking the risk with this one engagement.

Good luck

(02-25-2021, 12:17 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Mask up, be careful in and out of the building, don't touch anyone, and keep your distance. You'll be fine.

(02-25-2021, 04:19 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: Normally, I'd agree, but it will be in the gym, so I won't be near anyone, and I'll have a mask on, so that would offer me some protection.  There hasn't been any breakouts in the area, and they're around each other pretty regularly and don't seem to have any problems, so I think I'll be ok.

Also, I went my fifth year at this school (was held back the year of the wreck) and I know a bunch of the faculty, like I said, so they'll make sure I'm taken care of.


That's what I'm thinking.  There's no halls or anything into the gym- it's a direct roll-in from outside, and I'd obviously be a good 15 feet apart away from the crowd because I could set my speaker up wherever.  I might have to take my mask off for the question/answer session because, if they can't see my smile, they won't pick up on the sarcasm of a lot of my answers, but I'll be distanced from them, so we'll be ok.

(02-26-2021, 04:57 PM)Sled21 Wrote: I'd say get an N-95 mask, tell people to stay far away from you at all times, and you should be fine.

(02-25-2021, 01:34 AM)Dill Wrote: I don't know how old you are. If you are under 50, the risk may be worth it, i.e., not a high lethal risk.

But I think you may be underestimating what you can do remotely. 

My wife has done some amazing things teaching her opera workshop on line. I'd thought that impossible last year.

A suggestion: if you can provide students with some information ahead of time, so they can mull it over and perhaps even 
discuss it some before you get to class, you mind find them primed for questions. 

(02-26-2021, 09:10 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: Normally I would 100% agree with this sentiment, but I don't know that students will do that of their own volition.  But if the faculty gets involved in a classroom discussion ahead of time, it could work.

(02-26-2021, 09:10 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: Normally I would 100% agree with this sentiment, but I don't know that students will do that of their own volition.  But if the faculty gets involved in a classroom discussion ahead of time, it could work.

(02-26-2021, 11:13 PM)Dill Wrote: I'm assuming there would be a teacher in the room.

He could prompt discussion in real time: "Johnny, what do you think about Mr. Fritz' last point?" 

I think B should try the remote presentation, and take good notes on what works and what doesn't.

Then fix the problems, with new technology, if need be.  

(02-25-2021, 12:17 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Mask up, be careful in and out of the building, don't touch anyone, and keep your distance. You'll be fine.

(02-27-2021, 01:19 PM)masonbengals fan Wrote: This x 100 Brad. 

Good on you for doing it too.