#VenTESOLWebin
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in Central America and the Caribbean
The How-Tos of WebinarsBy Prof. Miguel Perez
VenTESOL Communications
Coordinator
April 2017
The How-Tos of
Webinars
Agenda• What is a webinar?
• Webinar features
• Hardware needed
• Presenter and Moderator
• Webinar formats
• Video-conferencing platforms
• Advice (former #VenTESOLWebinars presenters)
What is a webinar?
web + seminar
Webinar features
synchronous event
Different platformstext-based audio-only video-conferencing
asynchronous eventif recorded
audience
It usually lasts 1 hourlonger or shorter
open to the public
one-off
anywherein the world
1 or +1presenter
no travel costs
saves time
Hardware needed
computer Internet
Connection
webcam headset
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Presenter and Moderator
Person dealing with
MANAGEMENT
Things run smoothly
Presenter and audience
assistance
Person dealing with
CONTENT
Expert in the field
Invited guest
The teacher
Presenter roles
Before the webinar • Design presentation slides
• Familiarize yourself with the
webinar platform tools
• Have a practice session on
the webinar platform
Presenter roles
During the webinar• Arrive 20-30 minutes before
starting time
• Greeting participants
• Start on time
Moderator roles
Before the webinar • Administrative
procedures assistance
• Participants registration,
event advertisement
Moderator roles
During the webinar• Greeting and welcoming participants
• Introducing the webinar presenter
• Helping participants with tech issues
• Giving permissions to presenters and
participants
• Moderating Q and A sessions, and
keeping track of Qs on the chat box
• Announcing follow up activities and
future webinars
Webinar formats
Chalk and talk
Talk show Try it out
Guided tour
Participant input
Mix and match
Video-conferencing platforms
• WizIQ http://www.wiziq.com
• Blackboard http://www.blackboard.com
• Adobe Connect http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html
• GoToMeeting https://www.gotomeeting.com/
• BigMarker https://www.bigmarker.com/
• WebEx https://www.webex.com/
Advice from
Prof. Jennifer Hirashiki, M.A.
• Anticipate the technological
issues that may occur.
• Run through the platform as best
as you can prior to the scheduled
event.
• Give yourself plenty of time to
set up, just in case there are
Advice from
Prof. Julio Palma, M.A.
• Allow audience to download the
material. Send links with .pdf
files or slides.
• Use social media to spread the
word about the webinar.
• Use a hashtag during the
presentation.
Advice from
Prof. Maricarmen Gamero
• Establish interaction with the
participants. Ask questions at the
beginning, during and at the end
of the webinar.
• Remain calm during technical
issues. Have a Plan B!http://vocaroo.com/i/s0VoFW85LdwJ
Advice from
Dr. Christel Broady
• Choose a neutral background.
The audience has to focus on
your message not on your house.
• Pick a topic with broad appeal to
assure audience participation and
interest
• Use little text but images and
charts
http://bit.ly/CBroadyTips
Prof. Miguel Pérez
VenTESOL
Communications Coordinator
Thank you very much!
@maperezramos
http://www.ventesol.org
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