1.  Send an email to me (Bob), the host of the webinar ( robert.mcauliffe@ucfv.ca ).  Indicate that you would like to attend the CCNS webinar.  You will receive a reply from me within about 24 hours.

2.  Preparation: You will need a computer, an Internet connection (cable/DSL) and the speakers on your computer turned on.  A microphone is not required and a telephone is not required.  Best to use MS Internet Explorer version 7 or later (other browsers have not been tested but should be fine).  No special browser plugins are required.  You can test your bandwidth at http://www.dimdim.com/support/dimdim_tools.html .

3.  Once you recieve the email reply, wait for the meeting time, then click on the link provided to join the meeting.  You can join the meeting up to 10 minutes in advance of the meeting start time.  You will see a pop-up window that indicates "Attend Meeting".  The "Meeting Room" will be indicated (do not change).  Enter your first name in the "Display Name" box, then click "Join".

Note: If you get a message in red saying "There is no meeting room by this name. Please make sure the Meeting Room ID and the time is correct", it most likely means that you are too early or too late for the meeting (i.e. no meeting scheduled).

4. Once you have joined the meeting, you will view a presentation (approximately 20 minutes).  After the presentation portion, there will be a Q & A session for as long as there are still questions (I estimate another 20 minutes).  So, have a couple of questions ready in advance.  To ask questions, you will type them into a chat window.  If your questions are long and if you have them ready in advance, you can also send them to me via email in advance.

Test Meeting:

If you sign up early enough, there will be a test meeting available.  i.e. the day before and a few hours before the actual meeting.  At the test meeting, there will be a 1 page presentation indicating "CCNS test Webinar".  I will not be in attendance.

Bob