7. Questions for planning:
1. Why have a Webinar?
2. What content do you need to share?
3. Who are the participants?
4. How many participants?
5. When will it be accessed? (Will it be recorded for
later listening/viewing?)
Only after thinking about the above can you
decide:
6. What is the best approach and tool(s) to use?
8. Preparation:
Turn off or remove telephones and any other
devices that might make a sound (including ticking
clocks)
Close the window, especially if there are
unavoidable noises i.e. traffic, street
cleaners, dustbin collection, grass mowing etc.
Make sure you won't be disturbed – hearing or
seeing other people in the background can be very
distracting.
Close all computer applications that you will not
need to use during the meeting/webinar
9. Some Skype features:
Instant text messages (a text channel can be very
useful in all webinars)
Sending files
Screen-sharing (not possible with groups unless you
pay for Skype Premium)
SkypeOut – include someone who is on a regular
phone, but this incurs a charge
Call recording using Pamela
Video calls
10. Skype Hints and tips (1)
The quality of Skype call can be variable, especially with
larger groups and with those who live in rural areas. Hints
are tips are on the next slide.
1. Consider not using video.
2. If the quality problem is with one person, get them to
disconnect and re-connect.
3. Ask participants to turn off all unnecessary
applications (e.g. e-mail).
4. Suggest that if possible participants should use a hard-
wired connection to their router rather than wi-fi.
11. Skype Hints and tips (2)
5. Encourage everyone to use a headset!
6. Reduce extraneous noise. (Even tapping on a keyboard
can be a problem.)
7. Get participants to test their Skype connection before
the session (Echo/Sound Test Service)
8. With larger groups establish a protocol to avoid more
than one person talking at once.
