Web seminar or webinar is the latest method of providing and getting information over the Internet. In simplest terms, webinars are seminars conducted over the Internet. It can take the form of a lecture, a workshop or other related online presentation. Why would anyone for that matter view webinars on mobile devices?
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Webinar Participants
Participants of webinars are usually located at home, their usual place of work , or at any other place considered to be stable and permanent. The set-up allows them to prepare their equipment and themselves to maximize their participation in the online seminar. The main requirement to participate in any webinar is a computer with active Internet connection. By default, listening to the webinar is done through the computer speakers so it would be best to ensure that it offers a suitable means to do so.
Webinars are quite effective in reaching a much larger audience since there is no limitation as to space as compared to traditional seminars. Distance is likewise not a problem. The main obstacle lies in the non-availability of Internet-enabled equipment or the limitation of the capability of equipment and devices. Bestwebinar.com provides excellent reviews for various webinars.
Webinars on Mobile Devices
This brings us then to the question of whether it is possible to join a webinar using mobile handheld devices such as an iPad or smartphone. It is actually possible to view webinars from these devices. To be able to do so however, it will be necessary to download a specific app to enable the mobile device. Users can expect to be able to view their registered webinars on the scheduled date.
It has to be noted however that the capability of mobile handheld devices has not yet equaled that of regular desktops or laptops at least in online activities such as webinars. Its main advantage of portability is the source of its very disadvantage because of the limited features that can be accommodated. Multi-tasking to the degree required in participating in online activities using mobile handheld devices is impossible.
Expected Improvement
The positive thing about what is happening at present is that it has been proven that mobile handheld devices can be used for webinars. At the rate improvements are unfolding, things can only get better. Users have that to look forward to.
Mobile devices are increasing their capability by the day. It wouldn’t be so far-fetched to think that a fully enabled handheld device may be coming soon. The best is yet to come.