Webinars

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"Webinars" are presentations where the video and/or audio components are delivered via the web. An example is a training exchange where people call into a conference call and go to a common web page to view a PowerPoint presentation, which is controlled by the host. There are dozens if not hundreds of companies that offer this type of service.

We haven't addressed higher-end (and costly) technologies such as video conferencing, video webcasts, or satellite broadcasts in this review.

Features to look for in a Webinar service:

	Cost: varies widely and with many companies you need to request a quote. Most offer a discount for an annual subscription. Check to see if long distance fees are included.

	Number of participants allowed: many companies seem to be set up for groups of 20-30

	Number of presenters allowed

	System for inviting attendees

	System for handling attendee questions (built-in instant messaging, for example)

	Does it require attendees to install anything?

	Does it work on Mac and Windows?

	System for recording the session: many have automatic recording and archiving

	Other features: common whiteboard, instant audience polls or surveys, integration with Microsoft Office

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