[Nfb-web] Webinar Investigation

[Michael Hansen]

I know conference calls are already being used a lot around the
country because of the transportation issue that you mentioned. Would
that be a possible solution to what you are trying to do?

Mike

On 10/27/08, Michael Hansen <mhansen4 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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