Webinars
What if one day in my future career as a teacher I don't want to go to work and teach?What if I am tired of trying to manage my classroom and keep students engaged?Well,the answer is ''use webinars''.I could use webinar software to record my lecture and then 'teach' when I'm sleeping like a log.In that case students can send me questions they may have on the lecture via email.I can record another lecture on students' questions and post it online.
Another type of webinars is live webinar.You can have an instant interaction with your students.Actually,webinars enable two way communication.You can ask your students and they may ask you back as well.In case of this type of webinar,the presenter gives the attendees the opportunity to ''raise their hands'' by clicking a button that will notify the instructor or attendees just type the question in to a chat box.When I was watching the first video I remember that the presenter was constantly saying ''if you have an idea raise your hands''.That captured my attention and made me look up for more information on webinars.
Using webinars means that there is no limit to the number of students you can accept.There could be anyone from every corner of the world that can enroll and be part of your online lessons.This means that webinars are inexpensive and also easy to both presenters and participants.There is no special equipment needed,apart from a good internet connection,a webinar software and other materials the teacher chooses for his students.
Moreover,I think that webinars are great when you are a new teacher.It helps you to avoid the fear of public speaking.We know that new teachers have to overcome this kind of fear.Using webinars helps you to become acquainted with teaching before you can have your real environment classes.
However,there are some things we should consider when we make use of webinars.Firstly,I do agree with the other classmates that being part of a webinar can be such a tedious process.You may lose your attention and get easily distracted.Secondly,there isn't cooperation among attendees because the participants don't have the possibility to talk to one another or share ideas.Thirdly,technical issues should be taken into consideration.If you lose your connection during a webinar,everything is over.This is not an issue with live performances.Another thing that actually prevents me from being enthusiastic about webinars is the fact that webinars aren't generally especially effective because content isn't tailored to the viewer.We take into account learners' needs when we are in a natural classroom environment.
All in all,I strongly believe that webinars do not replace face to face classes because of the pitfalls I have mentioned previously.Nevertheless,apart from the cases listed in my blog,generally speaking you can use webinars when you want a break from your lessons or when you see that students cannot meet you and other attendees physically.Like for example,you may teach students in China using webinars.There are different ways and purposes for using webinars.
I hope you enjoyed my post!!
I really enjoyed it,especially the part where you mentioned the disadvantages as well. I think we as teachers should bare in mind even the disadvantages when using webinars
ReplyDeleteYour posts are long but never tiring to read. This post provides a lot of info on webinars and you have been unbiased, mentioning its pros and cons. The worst thing that can happen to a student is being there for a webinar but his equipment lets him down.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this post. As always well organized and with good information. We should know the advantages and disadvantages when using Webinars.
ReplyDeleteWell done lol😘!
I really liked your post, especially because of the fact that your own opinion is there. I don't know if i agree with you about the new teacher part, as long as webinars are not that easy to structure and conceptualize, and it must we the work of a well trained teacher, yet, yea..it may work even if you're young, you never know :)
ReplyDeleteI found really attention grabbing the way how you started your post. It is a clear reflection full of important information. I do agree with you when you see it as a method to be used by new teachers. It is a very useful method and not a boring one.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post.I liked the fact that you had mentioned two kind of webinars.Another thing that I liked about your post was the fact that you had mentioned all the advantages and disadvantages so we are aware of them both and it's up to us if we decide to use it or not.Also the questions that you used in the beginning made this post more interesting.
ReplyDeleteThank u!
This post provides a lot of info on webinars and you have mentioning its pros.The questions that you used in the beginning made this post more interesting.This post was well organized and with useful information.I really enjoy it.Thank you😍
ReplyDeleteA clear reflection of yours and you have given all the important points of it . while i was reading the first sentence i thought u have read my mind (jk). it was quite helpful suz :)
ReplyDeleteAs always , the originality in your posts is never missing. I like the way you started this post, describing firstly what you observed from the webinars and then you thought yourself as a teacher using webinars. I totally agree with your last paragraph when saying that though webinars can be a really good substitution in many cases, they can never replace face-to-face learning, though traditional it may seem. All in all, you never get to disappoint me with your posts and its originality and I appreciate that you have included your opinion from the first sentence to the last.
ReplyDeleteGood job !
I like the post Suela for the main reason that consist on steps explained clearly 😊
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