Delivering Engaging Webinars:

Lessons from Click & Clack, the Mobile Device Guys

Jeff HinoLearning Technology

Leader

Victor VillegasTechnology & Media Support CoordinatorOregon State University

Extension Service

The Story of EMDUG*

*Extension Mobile Device Users Group

Jeff Hinoalias Click...

Victor Villegasalias Clack.

Why EMDUG?Why a Webinar?

EMDUG Goals● Encourage the effective use of mobile technology for Extension teaching,

learning and communication.

● Demonstrate tools and methods for the production and delivery of educational materials using mobile devices

● Provide an opportunity for attendees to share their experience, tools and uses of mobile devices in personal productivity, communication, teaching, and learning.

● Encourage and incorporate the use of emerging mobile presentation and delivery tools.

● Work in a collaborative, sharing mode, rather than the “sage on the stage.”

● Connect our discoveries to our jobs, products, and passions.

● ...And have fun doing it!

Initial Steps● Survey of faculty & staff● Needs assessment

Products● EMDUG Blog

Products

● Webinar

Products

● Webinar

Session “0”● Delivered via Adobe Connect● Introduction to EMDUG and us..● Shared goals, survey results, topics of

interest● Q & A

Tone & Delivery

Segmented in “Features”

Mobile News

Segmented in “Features”

Segmented in “Features”

Mobile NewsPlanet of the AppsFeature StoryQ&A

Technical Setup

Good micsAdobe Connect...later Google Hangout

Adobe Connect Google Hangout

● Familiar to most● A bit staid in

appearance● We used very few

pods

● Up to 9 live hosts● Unlimited live

viewers on YouTube

● More relaxed look & feel, and fun

Technical Challenges

University Enterprise Security System

Lots to fuss with, and inevitable little quirks and surprises

Don’t worry, be happy--everyone expects a few glitches!---Schadenfruede

What worked for us...

• Sharing the load between two hosts.• Branding with a look & feel and tone.• Having guests present.• YouTube distribution

Challenges We Faced

● Encouraging interaction.● Displaying mirrored mobile

screens.● Broadcasting them regularly.● Technical glitches.● Covering multiple mobile platforms

(we were admittedly Apple-biased.)

What We’ll Do Next Time...

● Widen the topic area to technology in Extension (We’ll still include mobile, but not exclusively.)

● Go national through eXtension Learn.● More marketing● Find a catchier name!

Evaluation

Evaluation

“This is a timely email for me-I was just brainstorming a project to create an app. I have an idea, a potential content collaborator and a potential source of funds-can you direct me who to talk to about 1) adapting existing Extension publications into a mobile format and 2) help with a budget for development? I have a lot more information gathering to do!Thanks!--Brooke”

Top Ten List To Improve Your Webinar1. Plan2. Practice3. Use two hosts or guests4. Get a good USB mic5. Light yourself properly6. Use attractive graphics and branding & show your

faces! (Not just PowerPoint.)7. Know when to quit.8. Be yourself on air.9. Encourage interaction10.Keep it light….make it fun!

Top Ten Reasons You Should do a Webinar10. It gives you an excuse to close your office door.9. It’s like, you have your own television show!8. Everybody else is, so why shouldn’t you?7. Your mother will be impressed.6. Your kids will be impressed (maybe not).5. Your dog will be impressed (not.)4. People will believe whatever you say...cuz it’s on the

Internet.3. It’s a great way to give people a reason to multitask.2. Your boss will never watch it.

The Number One Reason You Should do a Webinar

1. It’s your chance to experience a moving “selfie.”

The REAL Reasons To Do Webinars● You can help build a learning community within your

organization.● It is actually fun to do when you get used to the idea.● It creates an archive for later use… many prefer to

watch/scan at their leisure.● It encourages others in your audience to create webinars.● It could be used as a source of revenue.● It’s convenient in times of reduced travel funds.● You can reach far more people, even nationally (i.e., using

eXtension Learn.)

Thanks! --- Click & Clack

Questions? Comments? Suggestions?