Thing 7 Web Conferencing

Well, I'm fighting a cold so after hosting this month's "First Fridays in Andersen Library" I wrapped up a few things at work and headed home. I'm sure my staff is happy that I'm not spreading the germs. I'm missing my T1 connection, but checked out the videos for this Thing on my slower DSL connection and am now listening to Tom Peters' podcast. One question that did come to mind is what equipment is necessary for web conferencing; I don't know that I've seen much in terms of equipment lists or stuff needed for this Thing, but I've got another reading or two to do so maybe I'll find the answer there.

Thing 7 Web Conferencing

I think I was doing a bit of this yesterday as I visited the OCLC PARCast page and viewed one webinar and listened to one podcast in preparation for a visit next week with Merrilee Proffitt. This was an effective way to get some good information quickly, in preparation for the visit, and to be pointed to other resources that will benefit our discussion. I've been part of other webinars, both live and after-the-fact. I especially appreciate the opportunity to view a saved webinar at any time. This is been a main avenue of continuing professional education and development.

Well, my Reading Room stint is over. Its been a quiet morning, with three readers in the room. Time to go back and view those videos from this Thing and then move on.