If the World Wide Web and the concept of Seminars had a child, what would it be? The answer is a “Webinar.” An educational tool gaining quick popularity among the professional services arena, Webinars are broadcasted presentations that deliver the latest research or information pertaining to a particular topic.
Generally, webinars last about an hour and are in the format of a PowerPoint presentation. Now, one may think, “Great, another PowerPoint by death situation.” But not so fast. Webinars are more engaging than your average run of the mill PowerPoint brief. With Webinars, participants are allowed to submit questions to the Webinar Moderator and can often times participate in polls the presenter of the Webinar asks to be voted on.
Two examples of prominent entities that host webinars are the American Marketing Association and HubSpot. Both groups focus on marketing and social media. These topics are constantly changing and therefore require the latest research updates and information sharing. Webinars are a valuable tool for the American Marketing Association and HubSpot since Webinars fulfill these needs of immediacy and connectivity to their audience.
For whatever profession one may be working in, webinars are bound to have a presence for the latest methods and research. Webinars are a breeze to sign up for and most of the time can be synced to your Microsoft Outlook account to remind you when your webinar is about to be broadcasted. Also, look for virtual large-scale webinars conferences that are essentially exhibit shows being delivered virtually. One can visit the many exhibits and rooms where Webinars are being held. Think Webinars on steroids. As Online Learning continues to grow, keep Webinars in mind as a cutting edge tool to educate yourself with.