Webinar FAQs
What Is A Webinar?
Webinar is the abbreviation for Web-based seminar: a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web.
A key feature of a Webinar is its interactive elements: the ability to give, receive and discuss information. Contrast this with a Webcast, in which the data transmission is one way and does not allow interaction between the presenter and the audience.
You will see the presentation, you will see our instructor, and you can converse with him.
A key feature of a Webinar is its interactive elements: the ability to give, receive and discuss information. Contrast this with a Webcast, in which the data transmission is one way and does not allow interaction between the presenter and the audience.
You will see the presentation, you will see our instructor, and you can converse with him.
How Does It Work?
HCRQ uses gotomeeting.com
Using gotomeeting, you will:
* gotmeeting provides VoIP at no cost to you. This makes our webinar training very economical to overseas clients.
Using gotomeeting, you will:
- see the instructor's computer screen {e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint presentation},
- see the instructor,
- hear the verbal presentation {via telephone or via your computer speakers/headphones*}, and
- be able to interact with the instructor {via telephone or via your microphone*}.
* gotmeeting provides VoIP at no cost to you. This makes our webinar training very economical to overseas clients.
What Equipment Do I Need?
- Computer
- Internet access
- Telephone or microphone and speakers/headphones
For a single student, headphones may be desirable.
For multiple students a speaker phone and a multimedia projector may be optimal.
What Does It Cost Me To Connect My Computer To The Webinar?
Nothing.
What Does it Cost Me to Set Up the Voice Link?
The cost of a long distance call to the conference call center here in the U.S.
OR
nothing if your computer has a microphone and speakers.
OR
nothing if your computer has a microphone and speakers.
Can I Connect More Than One Person (e.g., From Different Locations) To The Webinar?
Yes, providing the additional tuition fees have been paid.
Webinar Payment
Webinar pricing is based on prepayment.
You are considered registered when we receive your payment.
When we receive your funds, we will e-mail you a gotomeeting link and a "Meeting ID" to be used when you login to gotomeeting on the day of the Webinar. A receipt will be e-mailed to you. In addition, you will receive the telephone number for the conference center and an "Access Code" to be used if you are not using a microphone and speakers/headphones.
You are considered registered when we receive your payment.
When we receive your funds, we will e-mail you a gotomeeting link and a "Meeting ID" to be used when you login to gotomeeting on the day of the Webinar. A receipt will be e-mailed to you. In addition, you will receive the telephone number for the conference center and an "Access Code" to be used if you are not using a microphone and speakers/headphones.
What Happens The Day Of My Webinar?
Prior to the webinar, a soft copy of the Webinar presentation will be e-mailed to you.
Set up your equipment. Position yourself in a quiet area where you will not be interrupted. Have a printed copy of the Webinar presentation next to you so that you can make additional notes.
You must be ready on time. The Webinar will begin promptly.
Prior to the Webinar commencing, click on the gotomeeting link in our e-mail to you. Download the software following the simple instructions. You will be prompted for your name and e-mail address. This will permit us to verify who is logged into the Webinar.
Your screen will initialize allowing you to see the instructor's screen as well as a control panel on the right hand side. You can use the control panel to send chat messages to other attendees, to the instructor or to the entire audience. During the Webinar, it will be optimal for you to close this control panel such that you can see the entire screen. This can be done by clicking on the right-pointing arrow near the top left corner of the control panel.
If you wish to communicate by telephone, call the conference center. Enter the "Access Code". You are now connected audibly.
If you wish to communicate by microphone and speakers/headphones, there is no additional software to install. Simply ensure your equipment is functional and click "Use Mic & Speakers" next to "Audio Mode" on the control panel.
Set up your equipment. Position yourself in a quiet area where you will not be interrupted. Have a printed copy of the Webinar presentation next to you so that you can make additional notes.
You must be ready on time. The Webinar will begin promptly.
Prior to the Webinar commencing, click on the gotomeeting link in our e-mail to you. Download the software following the simple instructions. You will be prompted for your name and e-mail address. This will permit us to verify who is logged into the Webinar.
Your screen will initialize allowing you to see the instructor's screen as well as a control panel on the right hand side. You can use the control panel to send chat messages to other attendees, to the instructor or to the entire audience. During the Webinar, it will be optimal for you to close this control panel such that you can see the entire screen. This can be done by clicking on the right-pointing arrow near the top left corner of the control panel.
If you wish to communicate by telephone, call the conference center. Enter the "Access Code". You are now connected audibly.
If you wish to communicate by microphone and speakers/headphones, there is no additional software to install. Simply ensure your equipment is functional and click "Use Mic & Speakers" next to "Audio Mode" on the control panel.
What Happens If The Webinar Is Interrupted?
In case of an internet server going down or loss of building power, depending on the length of the disruption and our schedule and yours, we will either resume when everything comes back to normal or schedule your the Webinar for another day.
Webinar Progression
There are breaks allowing you to do the usual and also to digress over the material that has been covered.
It should be noted, that for very small classes {e.g., one person}, progression through the course material is faster than it would be for a larger group since less interaction takes place.
Time is allotted at the end of the Webinar for additional questions.
It should be noted, that for very small classes {e.g., one person}, progression through the course material is faster than it would be for a larger group since less interaction takes place.
Time is allotted at the end of the Webinar for additional questions.