How Do You Participate In A Webcast?
Webcasts are one of the more exciting activities on the Internet. They allow anyone with a webcam and a microphone to do their own homegrown version of live television. However, they also allow for a high degree of interactivity on the part of their listeners. Much like radio talk shows, users can call in to interactive webcasts and participate. Interacting in live webcasts requires nothing in the way of special technical knowledge, and little specialized equipment. Download a voice-enabled instant messenger program. To call into a radio talk show you need a telephone. Similarly, to participate in a live webcast, you will need some way of “calling in.” Most popular instant message programs such as Skype, Yahoo! Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger are voice-enabled. (You can also participate in a webcast chat simply by instant messaging, without using your voice if you don’t plan on calling in.) Download one of these and install it on your computer. Contact the webcast host. Tell the w
