So what’s it like to actually participate in one of my webinars?
Well, here’s an actual excerpt from a session on Multilevel modelling. This is a real webinar, warts and all. Please note, this recording was in the middle of a session, hence the rather abrupt start and end.
Things not featured in the video:
- This is the video you would actually have access to after the webinar. During the webinar, it acts like a “shared screen”. Afterwards I edit the sound a bit to decrease noise and then I add it to your dedicated online account.
- During the actual webinar, your computer screen would also feature a chat-box, in which you can insert your answers when prompted.
- Other interactive features we will use but are not included in this specific video sample: using your mouse (or pen if you have a touchscreen) to mark things on the screen; turning your microphone on to directly chat with me (you will always have the choice to refuse verbal engagement and mics will be turned off by default so we don’t all hear background sounds from your home).
Things to notice:
- I try to be considerate and don’t usually mention people’s names (unless it’s for praise). I hope this will help make you feel confortable answering questions, even when you’re not sure what the answer is. If you type in the wrong answer, noone has to know. 😉 Besides, even I make mistakes sometimes (see minute 6-ish in the video).
- The session includes “time to think”. It is rather fast-paced in this sample, as there were very few of us and everyone answered very fast. In general, the built-in pauses are adjusted on the fly and I aim to allow enough time for everyone to think things through.
My main focus is to foster active learning, in a friendly environment. The challenge I see for myself is not “how to best teach“, but “how to best help you learn“. If you have any other questions and/or anxieties about what it would be like as an experience, you can always send me an email with your questions at: contact{@}mpluscambridge.com (delete the { } from the address).