ALL CALL FOR THOSE WANTING TO HOST THEIR OWN WEBINARS

Jane Miller

Gary Gillespie

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WHICH OPTION BELOW WOULD BE YOUR INITIAL FOCUS FOR HOSTING A

WEBINAR?

Teacher Professional DevelopmentOnline MeetingsShared/Collaborative Work SpaceTechnology Support/Coaching

WEBINAR TOOL CONSIDERATIONS

DESPITE THE ADVANCES IN WEB CONFERENCING TECHNOLOGY,

NOT ALL PROGRAMS ARE CREATED EQUALLY.Audio/Video

• Ease of use and quality. • Tasks you can perform while you are in the middle of a meeting. • Features such as VoIP and real-time screen sharing (essential aspects).• Ability to record your web meetings, pass off presenter controls to others and

allow for participant annotation.• A whiteboard feature that allows presenters to draw and highlight images on

a shared or blank desktop screen. • The participants must have the ability to comment and be recognized by the

presenter and other participants.

DESPITE THE ADVANCES IN WEB CONFERENCING TECHNOLOGY,

NOT ALL PROGRAMS ARE CREATED EQUALLY.Features

• There must be a large number of features to make it an easy process for the presenter.

• Helpful tools include application sharing and the ability to upload files and transfer them to participants.

• Must have seamless security that includes user registration, authentication and end-to-end encryption.

DESPITE THE ADVANCES IN WEB CONFERENCING TECHNOLOGY,

NOT ALL PROGRAMS ARE CREATED EQUALLY.Help & Support

• Should come with built-in help menus and systematic guides for every stage of a meeting, from beginning to end.

• Helpful resources on their websites in the form of tutorials, guides, FAQs sections, knowledgebases, direct chat support and moderated forums.

• 24/7 support for meetings is a must if you are paying for the Web Conferencing service.

WEBINAR TOOL OPTIONS

COMPARISON OF WEB CONFERENCING

SOFTWARE

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GOTOMEETING- BY CITRIXOptions Availability

Maximum Participants 25

Whiteboard Yes

Real-Time Screen Sharing Yes

Participant Annotation Yes

File Transfer Yes

Record Meetings Yes

Remote Desktop Control Yes

Preparation Mode Yes

Application Sharing -

Chat Rooms – Public / Private Yes / Yes

Webcam Capability -

Online Tutorials / Live Chat Support

Yes / Yes

Monthly Cost $49

WEBEX- BY CISCOOptions Availability

Maximum Participants 25

Whiteboard Yes

Real-Time Screen Sharing Yes

Participant Annotation Yes

File Transfer -

Record Meetings -

Remote Desktop Control Yes

Preparation Mode -

Application Sharing Yes

Chat Rooms – Public / Private Yes / Yes

Unique Meeting URL Yes

Online Tutorials / Live Chat Support

Yes / Yes

Monthly Cost $49

CONNECT PRO- BY ADOBE Options Availability

Maximum Participants 50

Whiteboard Yes

Real-Time Screen Sharing Yes

Participant Annotation -

File Transfer -

Record Meetings Yes

Remote Desktop Control Yes

Preparation Mode Yes

Application Sharing Yes

Chat Rooms – Public / Private Yes / Yes

Unique Meeting URL Yes

Online Tutorials / Live Chat Support

Yes / Yes

Monthly Cost $55

LYNC- BY MICROSOFT Options Availability

Maximum Participants 250

Whiteboard Yes

Real-Time Screen Sharing Yes

Participant Annotation Yes

File Transfer Yes

Record Meetings Yes

Remote Desktop Control -

Preparation Mode -

Application Sharing -

Chat Rooms – Public / Private Yes / -

Unique Meeting URL Yes

Online Tutorials / Live Chat Support

Yes / Yes

Monthly Cost Free with Office 365 or $5

Our use: • Online Meetings• Technology

Support/Coaching through Desktop Sharing

• Shared Collaborative WorkSpace

COLLABORATE- BY BLACKBOARDOptions Availability

Maximum Participants unlimited

Whiteboard Yes

Real-Time Screen Sharing Yes

Participant Annotation Yes

File Transfer Yes

Record Meetings Yes

Remote Desktop Control Yes

Preparation Mode Yes

Application Sharing Yes

Chat Rooms – Public / Private Yes / Yes

Unique Meeting URL Yes

Online Tutorials / Live Chat Support

Yes / Yes

Cost Call for Quote

Our use: • District Professional

Development• Virtual Learning

Student Support• Technology

Support/Coaching through Remote Desktop Access

HOW TO HOST A SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATE WEBINAR

TIPS AND RULES OF THUMB SAMPLE WEBINAR

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CLOCK HOUR COURSE

WEBINAR COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DISTRICTS

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