I put this presentation together to teach participants how to use the WebEx interactive tools while using them.

1. 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

2. WebEx = Participation

3. Use the tools in many different ways
Use the text tool to annotate
Annotation:
Polling:
Whiteboard:
Chat:

4. Where are you joining us from?
Use the arrow to annotate
Click here for US Only

5. Complete the poll

6. How do you do polling?
Note: Only the “Host” can open/close
polling”

7. How does it look?

8. If you forget, fret not!
Recap
There is also a
job aid for
review after the
session.

9. What resources are available? Name two
Face-to-face Synchronous/ Virtual
Classroom
Use the text tool to annotate

10. Three main differences for a trainer
delivering in the virtual classroom:
1 2 3
Technology is
the delivery
mechanism
Different type
of
multitasking
Engage
participants
using other
methods

11. 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.

12. What is the difference?
Notes AnnotationWhiteboard
Use the text tool to annotate
Recap
Individual
Collaboration
Drawing Tools
Pre-set template
Other (type it in):

13. Tools used
We used annotation,
polling, whiteboard…what
other tool does WebEx
offer for interaction?
Use the chat window to respond

14. Rule of Engagement
Attention span: face to face vs. virtual sessions
You should engage participants every ______
minutes
Use the chat window to respond
4

15. Use questions and stay connected with
learners
1. Plan relevant questions
2. Provide instructions to respond
3. Wait (patiently) for responses
Recap

16. 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

17. You can also share

18. You can also share

19. Let’s wrap it up

20. Use the chat window to respond
How was it for you?
What are two key things you learned in this
session?

21. 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

22. 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

23. Thank you!
The
Golden
Rule
Never deliver a presentation
you wouldn’t want to sit
through.
- Nancy Duarte, Slide:ology, The Art and Science of
Creating Great Presentations.

24. EXTRA SLIDES

25. Answer to Whiteboard Activity

26. Product Comparison Table