Using WebEx for Interactive Virtual Sessions

Using WebEx for Interactive Sessions

Presented by Vanessa Aller M.Ed.

Using information from:• “Webinar 101: Effective Delivery and Production”

Karen Hyder, Kaleidoscope Training and Consulting• “Moving to the Virtual Classroom” by Cyndy Huggett

www.atrainerslife.com

March 20th, 2012

WebEx = Participation

Use the tools in many different ways

Use the text tool to annotate

Annotation:

Polling:

Whiteboard:

Chat:

Where are you joining us from?

Use the arrow to annotate

Click here for US Only

Polling

Complete the poll

How do you do polling?

Note: Only the “Host” can open/close polling”

How does it look?

If you forget, fret not!

Recap

There is also a job aid for review after the session.

What resources are available? Name two

Face-to-face Synchronous/ Virtual Classroom

Use the text tool to annotate

Three main differences for a trainer delivering in the virtual classroom:

1 2 3Technology is the delivery mechanism

Different type of multitasking

Engage participants using other methods

Lets go to the Whiteboard

Using the whiteboard, let’s place the “Aspects of

online preparation” to see how they relate to

each other: Trainer, Participants, Content,

Software, and Producer/Host.

What is the difference?

Notes AnnotationWhiteboard

Use the text tool to annotate

Recap

Individual

Collaboration

Drawing Tools

Pre-set template

Other (type it in):

Tools used

We used annotation, polling, whiteboard…what other tool does WebEx offer for interaction?

Use the chat window to respond

Rule of Engagement

Attention span: face to face vs. virtual sessions

You should engage participants every ______

minutes

Use the chat window to respond

4

Use questions and stay connected with learners

1. Plan relevant questions

2. Provide instructions to respond

3. Wait (patiently) for responses

Recap

Design Slides Accordingly

Main focal point– Simplify text– Use graphics and

diagrams– Point or annotate

Include placeholder slides for polls, activity or media

– Add instructions for interactions

– Post open-ended questions on slides and prompt responses

You can also share

You can also share

Let’s wrap it up

Use the chat window to respond

How was it for you?

What are two key things you learned in this

session?

Using WebEx for Better Sessions

One or two ways in which WebEx-ed sessions for JSI staff can be improved.

Use the chat window to respond

What’s Next?

Pre-session

During the session

Post-session

Requesting a Host Account and Scheduling a WebEx Session Activity Selection Grid: This is a one-page document with a list of possible activities on WebEx and how to use them. WebEx User Guide: A good overview of all the features of WebEx. (6 pages). WebEx Key Features: Your one-stop center to learn to use WebEx with video demos available. Review the demos on "Assign Privileges".

List the uses of every interaction

Using the whiteboard, let’s place the “Aspects of online preparation” to see how they relate to each other: Trainer, Participants, Content, Software, and Producer/Host.

Print the following Job Aids available on the Tech Tuesday Wiki:

• Online Trainer Checklist• Sample Session Planner• Using the Polling Feature

Thank you!

The Golden

RuleNever deliver a presentation you wouldn’t want to sit through.- Nancy Duarte, Slide:ology, The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations.

EXTRA SLIDES

Answer to Whiteboard Activity

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