On Tuesday, October 6th, Best Delegate hosted a community webinar entitled “Model United Nations Conferences in the Era of COVID-19.” With over 130+ community members attending, this panel of Model UN experts from across the United States and the world was able to provide information to many advisors and student leaders about how to keep their MUN conferences and teams thriving during the coronavirus pandemic.
The experts on the panel were able to answer a number of questions from attendees, including questions about best practices for virtual Model UN logistics, how to keep students engaged in online programs, and any changes in their conference planning and finances. With panelists from global MUN organizations, large and local conferences, high school and university level, the range of expertise showed how Model UN leaders across the board are working to empower students despite challenges posed from the pandemic.
With participation from MUN community members from Mozambique, Venezuela, Singapore, Honduras, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Canada, India, Guatemala, Mexico, Iran, Colombia, Kuwait, and more – this was a truly global collaboration that was able to provide hope and guidance to educators and students around the world.
Interested in joining more Model United Nations Conferences this school year? Check out the Virtual MUN Conferences from Best Delegate! VMUNC is a reimagined series of one-day virtual Model UN conferences throughout the school year meant to encourage students to learn and practice their public speaking, debate, negotiation, and team leadership skills. With Training Conferences, Invitationals, and a Tournament of Champions, VMUNC has the perfect conference for you and your team. Learn more about VMUNC here!
Check out the webinar recording below!
Timestamps:
0:00-13:41 – Introduction of Best Delegate & Panelists
13:42-24:09 – How conferences are happening virtually
24:10-30:28 – Zoom security & How to keep students engaged in Virtual MUN
30:29-34:20 – How Unmoderated Caucuses can work online
34:21-40:07 – The role of faculty advisors in Virtual MUN
40:08-45:49 – How to prepare students for online Model UN conferences
45:50-51:16 – Changes to the financial aspects of conferences
51:17-52:09 – Will conferences still be giving out awards?
52:10-56:36 – Best Delegate resources for advisors and students
56:37-1:02:43 – Closing remarks from Panelists
1:02:44-1:12:07 – Final Q&A + Conversation about Title I schools
