- What is a webinar?
A webinar is a seminar presented over the World Wide Web (Web + seminar = webinar) and viewed
with a computer with an Internet connection. Since webinars consist of both visual and audio information a telephone
is also required. There may be one or more speakers providing comments and answering questions
during the presentation.
- What do I need?
A quiet room with a telephone and a computer connected to the Internet. For example a boardroom where several
people can simultaneously view a monitor and all participate via one telephone connection.
- Where are webinars held? How far must I travel to attend a webinar?
Since the content of the webinar is delivered directly to your computer, there is no need to travel anywhere.
You may 'attend' a webinar anywhere
there is a computer with Internet access and a telephone: your office, at home, or while traveling.
Webinars allow the sharing of information without
the travel and other costs associated with traditional seminars and workshops.
- How do I participate in a webinar?
You simply register on the ISMP Canada website and then use the information provided to
you in an email you will receive the day prior to the webinar.
This information includes an Internet address (URL), phone number and participant number and handouts of the presentation.
- How do I ask questions of presenters during a webinar?
We will be using the WebEx platform which will allow you to ask questions via a text-typing tool in the webinar's interface: simply type your question
at any time during the webinar, and the question will be forwarded to the presenters so that they can respond.
- How much participation is required of me?
From simply watching the slide presentation and listening to the audio broadcast, to asking as many questions of the presenters as you like,
your level of participation is completely up to you.
- Will other people be aware that I am attending?
Unless you choose to announce your participation via the text-typing tool,
only ISMP Canada will know that you are attending a webinar.
- Must I attend the webinar at the time that it is presented?
The webinar will be recorded at the time it is
presented and then made available on the ISMP Canada website for a fee of $95 + taxes so it can be seen at your convenience.
This method of viewing does not permit the opportunity to directly ask questions of the presenters.
- What is the cost to attend a webinar hosted by ISMP Canada?
The cost to attend an ISMP Canada webinar presentation will vary depending on the topic and length of presentation. The price will be displayed on the
ISMP Canada website under the Education Events page for each webinar session.
- Can more than one person from our organization attend the webinar?
Yes, you can educate as many people as you want
from your own organization as the cost is associated with each telephone connection.
- How should I educate a large group of people?
The best way is to set up a room that has computer with
Internet connection and a speaker phone. Then invite any many people as the room will hold to come join you.
- Do I need to download software to attend these webinars?
Yes, since the webinars will be conducted through WebEx
you will need to download, install, and configure the WebEx Training Manager. The first time you join or start
an event, the Training Manager will automatically be installed; however you may also
test your system to install ahead of time.
