#VenTESOLWebinars Empowering TESOL Affiliates in Central America and the Caribbean The How-Tos of Webinars Prof. Miguel Perez

2. #VenTESOLWebin
ars
Empowering TESOLAffiliates
in Central America and the Caribbean
The How-Tos of Webina
By Prof. Miguel Perez
VenTESOL Communications
Coordinator
April 2017

3. 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

4. What is a webinar?
web + seminar

5. Webinar features
synchronous event
Different platforms
text-based audio-only video-conferencin
asynchronous event
if recorded
audience
It usually lasts 1 hour
longer or shorter
open to the public
one-off
anywhere
in the world
1 or +1
presenter
no travel costs
saves time

6. Hardware needed
computer Internet
Connection
webcam headset
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7. Presenter and Moderator
Person dealing with
MANAGEMENT
Things run smoothl
Presenter and audien
assistance
Person dealing with
CONTENT
Expert in the field
Invited guest
The teacher

8. Presenter roles
Before the webinar
• Design presentation slides
• Familiarize yourself with the
webinar platform tools
• Have a practice session on
the webinar platform

9. Presenter roles
During the webinar
• Arrive 20-30 minutes before
starting time
• Greeting participants
• Start on time

10. Moderator roles
Before the webinar
• Administrative
procedures assistance
• Participants registration,
event advertisement

11. 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

12. Webinar formats
Chalk and
talk
Talk show Try it out
Guided
tour
Participant
input
Mix and
match

13. 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/

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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
http://bit.ly/CBroadyTips

18. Prof. Miguel Pérez
VenTESOL
Communications Coordinator
Thank you very much!
@maperezramos
miguelperez.uc@gmail.com
http://www.ventesol.org
http://bit.ly/webinarsHTs