What are the Webinar Archives?
The Webinar Archives are the library of webinars recorded during their live broadcast. Midwest GeoSciences Group recorded the live events and now they are available in the Webinar Archives.
What can I expect during a recorded webinar?
Recorded webinars are video and audio recordings of the original live event. You can watch the webinar on your screen and listen to the instructor’s voice through your computer speakers. You and your colleagues can follow along and take notes using your copy of the Webinar Session Slides.
How many people can watch a recorded webinar?
Unlimited number participants can experience a recorded webinar by broadcasting it on a projection screen and watching it together. A single computer can gain access to the recorded webinar.
How do I document group attendance?
Each webinar includes a Record of Attendance Form that may be used for documenting all attendee’s participation. Use the Record of Attendance Form for your own record keeping. Each participant is welcome to complete their portion of the form followed by having a witness sign it to verify their attendance. We suggest making copies of the completed and signed form(s) and then distributing it to the participants for their own safe keeping.
What is the Record of Attendance Form?
The free Record of Attendance Form is included with every webinar and serves as documentation and witness of your participation. It may serve as written proof of attendance for licensure programs that require continuing education units. Check with your licensure program for documentation requirements.
Can I obtain an official Continuing Education Certificate?
Yes. Official CEU certificates are available for purchase from Northern Illinois University immediately following each webinar, however you can use the free Record of Attendance Forms for your own documentation of attendance. CEU Certificates are not required but are available to those who want to go the extra mile with additional documentation.
Can the whole group get CEU certificates?
Yes. Extra certificates may be ordered for $19.95 each immediately following the webinar for an unlimited number of participants. Site Coordinators are responsible for ordering CEU Certificates from Northern Illinois University for the additional participants who attend and are engaged in the entire session. A witness signature is required to confirm participation by the Site Coordinator. The Site Coordinator is responsible for managing distribution of the individual certificates.
Once I purchase an archived webinar, how do I access it?
You have immediate access to the webinar as soon as you complete your purchase.
What are the system requirements for viewing Archived webinars?
Midwest GeoSciences Group uses WebEx™ for conducting live and on-demand webinars. You do not need to install software on your computer to access webinars, but your system should have a minimum download speed of 0.2 Mb per second. To confirm your system speed, click here: www.speedtest.com
How long will I have access to the archived webinar?
You will have up to 30 days to 'begin' viewing the webinar and once viewing has begun, a 24 hour window to complete it.
How soon do I need to order certificates?
CEU certificates are optional, and not required for any webinar. But if you want to order an official CEU certificate from Northern Illinois University for yourself or your colleagues, your must order your certificates immediately following the webinar from NIU.
If you forget to order a certificate after watching the webinar, you must either watch it again within the 24-hour time limit or re-purchase the webinar to gain access to the certificate order form.
How long does it take Northern Illinois University to administer the CEUs?
Once you order the CEU Certificates immediately following the webinar, the CEU Certificate(s) will be sent by email within 3 business days to the Site Coordinator.
How do I earn Continuing Education Units for the Webinar?
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) can be earned from by participating and engaging in the webinar.
Northern Illinois University administers the CEUs and qualifies the certificate. One certificate is included with each webinar order.
What extra material is included with the online webinar?
Each webinar includes the following, at a minimum:
- PDF file of Webinar Slide Session, downloadable
- PDF file of the Record of Attendance Form, downloadable
- Option to receive one CEU Certificate from Northern Illinois University
- Option to order additional CEU Certificates
Some webinars include extra reference material available as a downloadable PDF file.
Who are the instructors?
Midwest GeoSciences Group is very selective about our instructors. We aim for professionals who are recognized experts in their field of study coupled with a high-level of teaching ability and desire to help improve our profession.
Can I view the archived webinar more than once?
Yes, you can view the archived webinar an unlimited number of times during the 24 hours that you have access to it.
Do archived webinars cover the same information as live webinars?
Yes. Archived webinars are recordings of the live webinar.
Can I return my webinar once I order it?
Once an archived webinar has been accessed and viewed, no returns are allowed.
I experienced the live version of the webinar; can I access the archive for a discount on the archive?
The live versions of webinars do not include a copy of the archive.
What is the discount for Archived Webinars?
After you order 3 recorded webinars, you get three more for free. You can order each webinar one at a time and our member's only section can count and track your webinars so you know how many you accumulate at any time!
Can I share my webinar access?
No. Archived webinars are accessed using the purchaser's unique information and therefore webinars cannot be shared.
You can broadcast the recorded webinar in a conference room or auditorium for an unlimited number of participants from a single computer, for no extra charge!
