1. How to Plan, Create &
Deliver a Successful
Webinar
Cate Brubaker, PhD
www.SmallPlanetStudio.com

2. Cate Brubaker, PhD

3. Poll #1:
What is your comfort
level with giving
webinars or
teleclasses?
1= very uncomfortable; 5 = very comfortable
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4. What can you expect to learn today?
1. Webinar vs. teleclass
2. How to choose a technology platform
3. 10 tips for success
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5. Webinar?
or
Webinar
TeleClass?
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6. Webinar
• Computer
• Voice + images + interaction
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7. Webinar
PROS
• Sound + image + interaction in 1
• Easy access if you have a laptop
& internet connection
• Sign-up page & emails
CONS
• Can be expensive
• Learning curve
• Tech issues more likely
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8. Other pros/cons of webinars?
What do you like/dislike
about them?
Type your answers into the chat box.

9. TeleClass
• Phone
• Voice only
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10. TeleClass
PROS
• Inexpensive/free services
• Access w/out internet
• Not tied to computer
• Fewer tech issues
CONS
• No visual component
• Unfamiliar
• Long distance fees apply
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11. Other pros/cons of
teleclasses?
What do you like/dislike
about them?
Type your answers into the chat box.

12. Webinar or
TeleClass?
5 Things to Consider

13. #1 Cost
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14. #2 Technology
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15. #3 Co-facilitator
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16. #4 Audience
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17. #5 Content
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18. Platforms
0 GoToWebinar
0 Blackboard Connect
0 Adobe Connect
0 MeetingBridge
0 MegaMeeting
0 InstantPresenter
0 FreeConferenceUSA.com
0 FreeConferenceCall.com
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19. Poll #2:
Are you leaning
towards giving a
webinar or a
teleclass?
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20. Questions?
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21. 10 Tips for Success
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22. Tip #1
Attend several webinars/teleclasses.
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23. Tip #2
Choose your topic carefully.
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24. Tip #3
Use a landline / headset for best
sound quality.
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Music'

25. Tip #4
Use a variety of strategies to keep
people engaged.
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26. Tip #5
Record the webinar/teleclass.
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27. Tip #6
Practice. Practice. Practice.
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28. Step 1
Tip #7 Step 2
Make webinar/teleclass part of a
larger promotion or offering.
Step 3
Step 4

29. Tip #8
Expect the best. Prepare for the
worst.
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30. Tip #9
Offer to give a webinar or teleclass
for an organization.
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31. Tip #10
Go for it!

32. Questions?
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33. Poll #3:
What is your comfort
level with giving
webinars or
teleclasses now?
1= very uncomfortable; 5 = very comfortable Image: 'Vote'

34. Thank you!
Cate Brubaker, PhD
www.SmallPlanetStudio.com