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Lifecycle of a Webinar. ALCTS Continuing Education Committee ALA Annual 2011 New Orleans. Idea phase. Programs at ALA conferences or local conferences Journal articles Self-promoted Suggestions from ALCTS members. ALCTS CE Committee phase. Identify topic Identify presenter(s)
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Lifecycle of a Webinar ALCTS Continuing Education Committee ALA Annual 2011 New Orleans
Idea phase Programs at ALA conferences or local conferences Journal articles Self-promoted Suggestions from ALCTS members
ALCTS CE Committee phase • Identify topic • Identify presenter(s) • Volunteer to host • Volunteer for technical support
Presenter expectations • Creates presentation • Usually slide show format • Has control of their own screen for webinar presentation • Interacts with audience for questions and answers • Thanks ALCTS and other sponsors
Host expectations • Coordinates webinar dates with presenter(s) • Enters information for promotion • Helps coordinate practice sessions • Presents an introduction and conclusion to webinar
Technical Support • Sets up practice session • Runs the webinar session • Answers technical questions from attendees, presenters, and hosts
Attendees • From all over the world • Registration through ALA • Occasional free session available • Requires a computer with internet connection and speakers or headset
What attendees see 1. Viewer Window 2. Control Panel
Questions • Interactive through text messages in “Questions Box” • Presenter will read and answer aloud
ALCTS promotion • Listserv messages • ALA Connect • Twitter • ALCTS website • Series and package deals • Free for library schools and ALA student members
Day of webinar • Log in early to test microphones and technology • Host will introduce session • Technical support answers software and hardware questions • Webinar is recorded for participants
Day of webinar • Presenter(s) session runs approximately 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions • Questions asked throughout in “Questions Box” • Answer as they come or hold until end • Interactive polls are optional • Evaluation sent to participants • CE Committee reviews evaluation results
Join us • Suggest ideas • Become a presenter • Register for sessions