Inclusion Support: Webinar General Information

Regional Inclusion Connections and Webinars

Future Regional Inclusion Connections meetings will occur using a web-based format known as a Webinar. Listed below is some general information about Webinars that will support you in staying connected in 2009-2010!

What is a Webinar?

Webinar is short for Web-based seminar and may be a presentation, lecture, workshop, training, or seminar that is transmitted over the Web.

What is GoToWebinar©?

GoToWebinar© is produced by Citrix Systems, Inc. and is a web-based conferencing service that allows individuals and organizations to conduct online events easily, securely, and cost effectively (Visit www.citrixonline.com for additional information).

What is the difference between GoToMeeting and GoToWebinar©?

GoToMeeting is built for online events with small audiences and GoToWebinar© is built for online events with large audiences. GoToMeeting© is limited up to 15 attendees and GoToWebinar© is limited up to 1000 attendees.

Is a Webinar interactive?

Yes,a Webinar can be interactive and has features that allow individuals to share and discuss information, ask questions and receive responses/answers in real time, chat with the Webinar organizer and other participants, view presentations, such as PowerPoint slides and handouts, poll participants to enhance engagement, view desktops of organizer and participants, and record the Webinar for future viewing (recording feature is only available using a PC).

Do I need a GoToWebinar© Account?

You do not need a GoToWebinar© account to participate or join a Webinar (to conduct your own Webinar, you do need an account).

How do I participate?

Once you RSVP to the appropriate PFI Staff person to participate in one of the upcoming Regional Inclusion Connections Webinars, you will receive an invitation with call- in information to join the Webinar as our guest.

Is there a cost to participate?

Yes, a cost may be involved. A dial-in number will be provided to you to join the Webinar. If you join the Webinar using your telephone, standard long distance rates will apply - as if you made a regular long distance call. If you join the Webinar using a microphone and speakers via your computer (USB Head Set recommended, using Voice over Internet Protocol-VoIP), there is no cost and you can talk for free.

Will instructions for participating be provided?

Yes, Partnerships for Inclusion will provide you with instructions to participate as well as some helpful tips on webinar etiquette and trouble shooting to enhance our online experience. Your invitation to participate in the Webinar will also include additional information. When joining the Webinar, you may be prompted to down load a small piece of software. Please follow the directions on your screen.

What do I need to participate? What type of equipment do I need?

Generally to participate in a Webinar, you need a computer - PC or Mac, access to the Web, a telephone or microphone and speakers if using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows you to listen and speak directly from your computer for FREE. A USB headset is recommended. Consider the age of your computer-the newer the better- and the speed of your internet connection- the faster the better- when planning to participate in a Webinar.

The Webinar systems requirements below are from the GoToWebinar© User Guide. Please refer to https://www2.GoToWebinar.com/webinar/pre/faq9.tmpl for advice on attending a GoToWebinar©.

For PC Users:

Required

Window’s 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server or Vista
Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer or Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or newer (JavaScript and Java enabled)
Internet Connection (Cable modem or DSL or better is recommended-the faster the better).
Recommended: Minimum of Pentium class 1GHz CPU with 512 MB of RAM (2 GB of RAM for Windows Vista)

For Mac Users:

Required:

Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or newer
Safari 3.0 or newer, Firefox 2.0 or newer; (JavaScript and Java enabled)
Internet Connection (Cable modem or DSL or better is recommended-the faster the better)
Required: PowerPC G4/G5 or Intel processor, 512 MB of RAM or better

What are some additional considerations for participating?

You may connect to the Webinar using your cellular phone-however, please consider the strength of your signal. There is also potential for increase static when using cellular and cordless phones.

Will I receive credit for participating?

Yes, you will receive contact hours of credit for participating in the Webinar.

For additional information on Citrix, visit: www.citrixonline.com

For a FREE, 30 day trial offer of GoToMeeting visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/en_US/m/g2m_10offLMlp.tmpl.

For a FREE, 30 day trial offer of GoToWebinar©, visit: https://www1.GoToWebinar.com/?Portal=www.GoToWebinar.com&Target=w/g2wlp.tmpl )

What if I have questions? Who may I contact?

For frequently asked questions about GoToMeeting, please visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/pre/faq3.tmpl

For questions about Regional Inclusion Connections or its format, please contact the PFI Staff person listed for upcoming Webinars or Mr. Allen Ryan, at 919-966-0058, or allen_ryan@unc.edu

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Partnerships for Inclusion is a program of the FPG Child Development Institute of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is funded collaboratively by the following agencies involved in early childhood issues including early intervention and education: NC Department of Health and Human Services, (Division of Child Development and Early Intervention Branch) and Public Schools of North Carolina (Exceptional Children Division and Office of School Readiness).