Use of the Webinar Tool (Elluminate) to Support Training: The Effects of Webinar-Learning Implementation from Student-Trainers’ Perspective
Shiang-Kwei Wang
Hui-Yin Hsu
New York Institute of Technology
Abstract
Recently, webinar (web seminar) tools (e.g., Elluminate, Adobe Acrobat Connect, Live Meeting) have been attracting more and more attention with the advancement of online learning technologies because webinar tools facilitate real-time communication and enrich the interactivity in an online learning environment. Corporations have long adopted webinar tools for real-time meetings; however, we need research-based data to understand how webinar tools can be successfully integrated into an online learning environment. To strengthen our understanding of appropriate webinar training and teaching strategies, this qualitative study investigates the perceptions of student-trainers who use webinar tools. The results show that student-trainers are satisfied with their webinar-facilitated delivery of conceptual knowledge. Webinar provides a nearly face-to-face environment that increases participants’ social presence and facilitates multi-level interaction. This paper presents suggestions regarding webinar-session implementation strategies.
About the Author(s)...
Shiang-Kwei Wang, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of the Master of Science in Instructional Technology Program in the School of Education at the New York Institute of Technology. Her professional interests have been in the areas of technology integration in K-12 learning settings, the motivational impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) on learning attitude and performance, as well as the design and development of interactive learning tools. She may be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Hui-Yin Hsu, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of the Teacher Education Program in the School of Education at New York Institute of Technology where she coordinates the College Reading Placement Program. Hui-Yin concentrates her research interests on using new technologies to enhance language and literacy learning. Her professional interests have been in the area of reading and diversity as well as New Literacies of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Her other interests include explorations of the role of ICTs in teacher education, particularly in curriculum artistic expression. She can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
