Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for confirming attendance in a meeting is implemented on a computing device and includes: presenting a request to confirm attendance of a scheduled meeting, where the presenting is performed at a confirmation time associated with the scheduled meeting, and the confirmation time is determined as a function of a scheduled start time for the scheduled meeting, receiving a confirmation response to the request, receiving details of other confirmation responses provided by expected attendees of the scheduled meeting; and displaying an attendee confirmation status report on the computing device, where the attendee confirmation status report includes at least the details of the other confirmation responses.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes initiating a record of a session, and determining when, during the session, an input is requested from a first party. The session includes at least a first participant. The method also includes providing an indication during the session, the indication being arranged to indicate that the input is requested from the first party, the indication being provided in the record, and notifying the first party that the input is requested from the first party. Notifying the first party that the input is requested from the first party includes providing the first party with an interface which enables the first party to provide the input.