Webinar Presenter Guide

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Version 1.0 October 2014

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Velg Training – Webinar Presenter Guide - Version 1.0 October 2014

Table of Contents Disclaimer .................................................................................................................... 2

Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................... 2

Credits ......................................................................................................................... 2

Enquiries ...................................................................................................................... 2

Velg Training Webinar Program ...................................................................................... 4

How do I test my system? ............................................................................................. 4

What equipment do I need? ........................................................................................... 4

What are the system requirements for running GoToTraining? .......................................... 5

Windows ................................................................................................................... 5

Mac .......................................................................................................................... 5

Audio Checklist ............................................................................................................. 6

Listed in order from best quality to poor quality ........................................................... 6

How do I log on to the live session? ............................................................................... 7

When should I log on to the session? .......................................................................... 8

What should I see displayed on my screen? ................................................................. 8

How do I select and test my Mic & Speakers? ................................................................. 10

Windows .................................................................................................................. 10

My mic & speakers aren’t working, what should I do? ..................................................... 11

What do the options on the control panel mean? ............................................................ 13

Sightboard .................................................................................................................. 14

What should my screen look like? .................................................................................. 14

Velg Training Webinar Program

Velg Training has a small team that are responsible for helping you execute a webinar. Now

that you have signed up to present an online session here is the basic information you need

to execute your webinar.

There are two roles played throughout each webinar. You may find the Velg Training

webinar team playing more than one role.

The facilitator coordinates the webinar ensuring the event is setup on both GoToTraining

and Velg Training’s website. Additionally, the facilitator is the virtual emcee who delivers

both the welcoming and closing remarks. The facilitator also helps monitor and manage the

question pane. The producers also help manage and monitor the question pane. This is Velg

Training’s role.

The presenter is the speaker delivering the content of the webinar. This is your role.

Velg Training’s webinar team will continually be working behind the scenes to ensure that

your live session will run as smoothly as possible.

How do I test my system?

A Velg Training staff member will be in contact with you a week prior to you online session

to organise a test webinar the week of your live session. When attending a test webinar with

a Velg Training staff member we highly recommend that you use the computer of laptop

you will be presenting you live session from to ensure that the software is available to

working. Throughout the duration of your test webinar with a Velg Training staff member,

they will practice handing over presenter controls to ensure that you are able to effectively

accept these and navigate easily through your PowerPoint slides. Velg Training recommends

that when attending your test webinar you should use the same audio setup that you will

use while presenting the live session.

What equipment do I need?

All you need to start using GoToTraining/GoToWebinar are the following:

• Windows or Mac computer

• Internet connection (broadband is best)

• Microphone and speakers (built-in or USB headset) OR Telephone

Most computers have built-in microphones and speakers, but you will get much better audio

quality if you use a headset or handset. You can also make calls on your landline or mobile

device.

What are the system requirements for running GoToTraining?

Please check to see that you meet the minimum system requirements and that you have the

equipment you need before downloading the latest version of GoToTraining.

Windows

Operating system Windows 8

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP

Windows 2003 Server

Processor 2.4GHz or more

RAM 2GB or more

Internet DSL or better

Bandwidth 700Kbps or more for simultaneous screen sharing, video and audio conferencing

Browser Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer

Mozilla® Firefox® 4.0 or newer

Google Chrome™ 5.0 or newer

Additional software JavaScript™

Mac

Operating system Mac OS® X 10.6 (Snow Leopard®)

Mac OS® X 10.7 (Lion®)

Mac OS® X 10.8 (Mountain Lion®)

Processor 2.4GHz Intel processor (Core 2 Duo)

RAM 1GB

Internet DSL or better

Bandwidth 700Kbps or more for simultaneous screen sharing, video and audio

conferencing

Browser Safari® 3.0 or newer

Mozilla® Firefox® 4.0 or newer

Google Chrome™ 5.0 or newer

Additional software JavaScript™

Audio Checklist

Velg Training highly recommends using the mic & speaker’s option when presenting a

webinar as this provides solid sound quality.

When using Mic & Speakers, the audio quality can vary based on your audio software,

hardware manufacturer and operating system. We recommend the following audio hardware

in order from best quality to worst quality.

Listed in order from best quality to poor quality

USB* headset connected to

your computer

Best

Headphones and USB

microphone connected to

your computer

Analogue** headset

connected to computer

Good

Headphones and analogue

microphone connected to

your computer

External speakers and

analogue microphone

Laptop built-in microphone

and speakers Poor

External speakers and USB

webcam microphone Poor

*USB Cable ** Analogue Cable

How do I log on to the live session?

A Velg Training staff member will register your seat. You will be sent a confirmation email

from Citrix Online. Your confirmation email gives you the opportunity to save the date and

time in your calendar for ease of access. Simply click on ‘Add to calendar’.

There are three simple ways that you can join a Velg Training webinar. The first being

joining the training session from your confirmation email:

1. Open the confirmation email.

2. Click the link to ‘Join’.

3. If prompted, click Yes, Grant or Trust to accept the download.

The second option is to join the session from your calendar reservation:

1. Open your calendar.

2. In the GoToTraining invite, click the GoToTraining link (or Join) at the scheduled time of

the bbtraining session

Finally, you are also able to attend the session from the web:

1. Type www.jointraining.com in your browser's address bar.

2. Click Enter.

3. On the Join the Training page, enter the Training ID and your email address.

4. Click Continue.

When should I log on to the session?

Velg Training will launch the live session at least twenty minutes before the commencement

of your live session. We recommend that you log on to the webinar 15-20 minutes prior to

the session starting. Once a Velg Training staff member has registered, you must use the

unique URL provided in your confirmation email to download and launch the GoToTraining

application. You are able to install this by simply clicking ‘run’. The software will then load

through and open Citrix automatically.

What should I see displayed on my screen?

When you log on to present your live session, you should be able to see you control panel

on the right hand side of your screen as well as the GoToTraining Viewer.

If you log on to the session too early your screen might display ‘waiting for organiser’, once

a Velg Training staff member logs on, this will load through automatically.

How do I select and test my Mic & Speakers?

Windows

Once you have launched the live session and are able to see the control panel, under the

audio pane, select the ‘mic & speakers’ option.

To configure and test your audio hardware, select ‘Sound Check’. A new panel will now open

allowing you to test your mic & speakers buy simply speaking.

You will know that whether your mic & speakers are working as the bar will turn green when

you are talking.

Note: Advanced audio settings are automatically adjusted. We recommend you keep the

advanced options checked. If you uncheck the advanced options, you must manually

configure your audio settings through Windows Sounds and Audio Devices. If your

attendees cannot understand you because your voice is distorted, try to uncheck

"Microphone boost."

Once you have verified that your mic & speakers are working, you just need to close the

window.

Mac

If you are presenting your live session via a Mac computer, please keep in mind that you are

only able to select your audio device in-session only. Both input and output devices

connected to your computer are automatically detected upon the session launching.

Similar to Windows, in order to test your mic & speakers open the audio pane on your

control panel. If your mic & speakers are correctly connected, you should see the sound

meter on your control panel light up green while you are talking.

If your audio sound meter does not light up green, click the mic & speakers icons in the

audio pane. A drop-down menu should than appear.

• Microphone – to test your mic, speak into your microphone, if the bar does not light

up green select a different device from your drop down and try again.

• Speakers – to test your speakers, the sound meter should light up green and you

should be able to hear a song being played, if the meter does not light up green,

select another option from your drop down.

My mic & speakers aren’t working, what should I do?

If you are unable to get your mic & speakers to work, you are also able to dial in via

telephone.

Firstly you need to dial the number provided in the live session; once you have done this a

voice will prompt you to enter in your access code followed by your audio pin. Please keep

in mind that all webinar sessions have different telephone dial in details.

The following telephone audio displays will outline whether you are successful connected.

Telephone Audio

Unmuted by default. Can mute/unmute yourself via the control panel

Muted

Muted – did not enter Audio Pin. Audio Pin is displayed in the audio pane.

What do the options on the control panel mean?

You will notice your control panel on the right-hand side of your screen; your control panel

allows you to interact with your audience in a range of different ways. A Velg Training staff

member will run you through the control panel in your test webinar; however, here are the

basic controls for ease of access:

b a

c

d

e f

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h

i

Key Tool Sample use

A Screen sharing Share slides, software programs or websites with

participants.

B Stop screen sharing Share slides, software programs or websites with

participants.

C Annotation Highlight important words and draw on the screen.

D Webcam Allows you to show your face while communicating.

E Raise your hand Ask yes/no or agree/disagree questions.

F Audio Allow verbal responses from participants and

encourage open dialogue.

G Material distribution Offer handouts and other paper-based resources.

H Poll Ask questions to invite the participants to respond.

H Test Check for knowledge transfer

I Chat Encourage dialogue between participants.

Sightboard

GoToTraining is currently doing some testing with a new interactive tool called ‘Sightboard’.

Sightboard allows you to share a whiteboard via your webcam. Sightboard is an instrument

of a collaborative session. Like any other tool sightboard can be extremely useful if you think

ahead.

If you would like further information please watch the Citrix YouTube clip here.

What should my screen look like?

Velg Training recommends presenting your live webinar with two computer screens. This

would allow you to have your PowerPoint open on one screen and GoToTraining open on

the other. If you are working with two screens, ensure that you audience view and chat

panes are undocked from your control panel.