[Nfb-web] Webinar Investigation

[Michael Hansen]

Arnold and others,

How about some of the free online audo conferencing services that are
available out there like Skype. Reading through skype's webpage it
looks like it would let you use it software to participate totally
free in a 25 person conference call and other not able to use skype
could call in witha a cell phone or land line for the cost of the long
distance call.

Mike

On 10/23/08, Arnold Bailey <arnoldbail at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> There is a little chicken-egg situation here. I agree you need to have a
> need; but, if you don't know this tool is available and it's capabilities,
> you'll never consider it. The latter is where I'm at now.
>
> Some points:
>
>   1. The streaming audio and the recordings of NFB and affiliate events is
>   very effective and valuable.
>   2. We need to work first on getting each chapter member connected and
>   using the internet. In our chapter we have a technology mailing list whose
>   sole purpose is to get the the members connected, aware and comfortable with
>   technology. We have half our chapter on the list.
>   3. I can envision NFB divisions particularly being a prime candidate for
>   instructional events. This is due to their geographically widespread
>   audience and the specificity of their subject.
>   4. I see affiliates who have a particular expertise and experience in an
>   area holding a webinar.
>   5. I believe that the webinar software and service should be provided by
>   the NFB.
>   6. I have 3 powerpoint presentations that I believe would be  excellent
>   webinar topics. In  fact, they are what got me interested in the
>   investigation.
>
> I hope others will input their thoughts on this topic.
>
> Arnold
>
> On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 3:50 PM, Peter Donahue <pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net>wrote:
>
> > Hello Michael H. and listers,
> >
> >    I know what he's talking about. It's software, modules, or components
> > which allow one to stream audio, video, and present diagrams to an online
> > audience.Webinar components also allow presenters and the audience to
> > interact with each other via voice, email, or by sharing files and
> > presentations of their own.
> >
> >    Webinar software has eliminated many videoconferences that were once
> > held at videoconferencing centers as they make it possible to hold
> > videoconferences from anywhere any time. The PIBE, (Professionals In
> > Blindness Education Division is also interested in this software as one of
> > their plans is to offer Webinars of interest to educators and other
> > professionals in the field of educating blind children via a
> > videoconferencing component on their Web Site. For this reason I'm copying
> > her on this message.
> >
> >    I agree with you that the entity first needs to define the need for this
> > solution particularly if implementing it entails a large expense. That said
> > it can be of benefit to our affiliates depending on how it's used. I'll
> > want
> > to follow this discussion as well as I'm always looking for new features
> > for
> > the web sites I create for our affiliates and others. Talk to you later.
> >
> > Peter Donahue
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Hansen" <mhansen4 at gmail.com>
> > To: "NFB Webmaster's List" <nfb-web at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 9:28 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfb-web] Webinar Investigation
> >
> >
> > What are you looking to do, and out of curiostiy how are you going to
> > use this for your chapter or affiliate?
> >
> > Mike
> > ---
> > Mike Hansen
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 8:36 AM, Arnold Bailey <arnoldbail at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > Hi list,
> > >
> > > Has anyone installed or investigated installing webinar software on their
> > > server?
> > >
> > > Arnold
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