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"Webex Events (classic)" has been replaced by "Webex Webinars." This transition was automatic; however, Events that were scheduled before this change have not been, and cannot be, converted to the new platform.

  • Webex Webinars is a great option for hosting seminars/events and delivering content to many people remotely.

  • Use Webex Webinars when the presentation is one-way. In other words, there is no, or very limited, vocal audience participation.

  • A Webinar can have up to 1,000 participants.

  • Webex Webinars is web-based, so there is no need for a VPN. Do not use a Remote Desktop Connection.

  • The audience may use Chat and Q&A.

  • Panelists, Cohosts, and the Host may make use of the Practice Session.

  • Cisco Webex official description of Webinars (vs. Meetings): Host Webinars with Events (YouTube).

  • To Troubleshoot Webex Webinars, use the general Webex Troubleshooting pages. If you need further help, reach out to techsupport@uconn.edu. 

  • With Webex Webinars,

    • There is just one join link for both Panelists and Attendees.

    • Panelists and attendees may join using the Web App ("join from browser"); no download is required.

    • It is very easy to lock your Webinar behind UConn NetID Login.

    • Automatic recording is now available (disables Automatic Practice Session).

    • Automatic Practice Session at the beginning of the Webinar is now available (disables Automatic Recording).

Note

Users may schedule up to 5 concurrent sessions. Both Webex Meetings and Webex Webinars count towards this quota.

The 4 Participant Roles in Webex Webinars

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  • Host

    • is the user that schedules the Webinar

    • The Host role can be passed around, but there can only be one Host at any time.

    • can share their microphone, webcam.

    • can share their screen when designated as the Presenter.

    • can change Participants' roles during the Webinar.

    • can make and manage breakout sessions

    • can unmute Attendees

    • can see the full Attendees list

    • can see all Chat messages

    • can answer the Q&A messages

    • can transfer files to the Panelists

    • can manage the Stage View: Webex Stage and Synchronizing your View to All

    • What Happens if the Webex Host drops out of the Session?

  • Cohost

    • can begin the Webinar for the Host and will act as Host until original Host joins.

    • can share their microphone, webcam.

    • can share their screen when designated as the Presenter.

    • can change Participants' roles during the Webinar.

    • can make and manage breakout sessions.

    • can alter session settings during the session

      • show/hide participant list and chat

    • can unmute Attendees

    • can see the full Attendees list

    • can see all Chat messages

    • can answer the Q&A messages

    • can transfer files to the Panelists

    • can manage the Stage View: Webex Stage and Synchronizing your View to All

  • Panelists

    • can become Cohosts

    • can share their microphone, webcam.

    • can share their screen when designated as the Presenter.

    • can see the full Attendees list

    • can answer the Q&A messages

    • can transfer files to the Panelists or Host

  • Attendees

    • cannot share their webcam, screen, or content.

    • the Host may choose to allow individual Attendees to share their microphone after the Webinar begins.

    • can virtually raise their hand to gain the attention of the Panelists and Host.

    • can utilize Chat, Q&A, and Polling tools to communicate with the Panelists and Host, but not with other Attendees.

      • After the Webinar begins, you may allow the Attendees to view the complete Participant list and to Chat with each other if desired.

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