Family Support Guide » Educational Webinars
Educational Webinars
Educate families on a variety of topics.
Overview
Webinars deliver valuable content in an interactive and accessible format. They offer a dynamic platform where participants can engage in real-time discussions, ask questions, and receive immediate feedback fostering a deeper level of understanding and retention of the material. Webinars break down geographical barriers, allowing a diverse audience to access educational sessions. The multimedia capabilities of webinars, such as slides, videos, and live demonstrations, enhance the learning experience and cater to different learning styles.
Key Features
Automate the setup and delivery of webinars.
Zoom or Teams
Each platform is integrated with both Zoom and Teams so you can use your existing license, automate setup and easily get links to join in the hands of your participants.
Sign Up & Remind
Participants in the family support program log in to the portal, find the educational session, click to sign up, get the session on their calendar, and receive email reminders to attend.
Track Participation
The portal reports show you who has viewed the webinar session, registered for it, and if you use a Zoom account, you will automatically see who joined. Upload a webinar recording to offer on-demand viewing.
How to Set Up an Educational Webinar
All portals have a catalog called "Sessions" to hold any educational or support group sessions. Go to the "Quick Add" button from your dashboard, and type in "Sessions" to find the catalog, then click on "Events" to start the setup process.
Select a session type
(example: Family Education)
Give the session a title
(example: Strategies to Support a Family Member in Recovery)
Provide information
Describe your session in a few sentences.
Add Permissions
Select the member type of individuals that can participate in the sessions (example: Family Support Adults).
Upload a thumbnail picture
The thumbnail will appear on your session list.
Set the date and time
Choose when the session will be available.
Select a Zoom or Teams license or enter a link to join
Add webinar information for participants.
Post your session
The session will now be available for registration.
Add your session to a directory
Adding the session to a directory allows individuals to view the session on pages.
