GSB Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GSB Online
Classroom?
The GSB Online
Classroom allows for state-of-the-art delivery
of internet seminars. We're using some of the
top faculty from the Graduate School of Banking
to provide participants with the best
information in a variety of critical areas
affecting the business of banking.
These
are not point-and-click, text based programs.
They are LIVE, interactive seminars powered by
the Microsoft Live Meeting platform - one of
the most user-friendly and highly rated online
meeting platforms available - which are
delivered over the Internet so that you're able
to attend via the convenience of your computer.
This saves you, and your organization, time and
money. Feel free to invite others from your
organization to participate and gather around a
single computer or use an LCD projector to
project the presentation onto a screen in your
boardroom or training room.
What is Microsoft Live
Meeting?
MS Live Meeting is an
interactive environment used to hold meetings
or seminars online. MS Live Meeting runs in a
normal browser program such as Internet
Explorer or Netscape. See system
requirements below.
Are the online seminars
interactive?
Absolutely! When
you log onto your GSB Online Seminar classroom
an Audience Console will appear on the left
hand side of the screen. This allows you to
chat with other attendees, send e-mail
questions to the presenter, participate in
discussions, and respond to audience survey
polling questions throughout the seminar. The
presenter will also hold various open-mic.
sessions where participants can ask questions
or interject comments regarding the topic being
discussed.
What do I need to participate in an
online seminar?
To participate
in a live GSB Online Seminar you will need a
computer with an Internet connection, a Web
Browser, and a telephone. The computer and
Internet connection will deliver the video
portion of the seminar (Audience Console,
presenter slides, interactive audience surveys,
and discussion areas) and the telephone will
provide you with the audio portion.
NOTE: You MUST have the ability to speak on the phone during the seminar and use the Internet at the same time. This may require two phone lines, or an Internet connection and separate phone line.
Can others in my organization
participate in the online
seminar?
Yes. When you register
for a GSB online seminar, you are welcome to
invite other staff from your organization to
attend and still pay only ONE registration fee.
Feel free to gather around a single computer or
use an LCD projector to project the seminar
onto a screen.
Please note: Your registration gets you ONE connection into the GSB Online Classroom. While we encourage registrants to invite others from their bank to participate at no additional charge, the additional participants CANNOT all be logged into the live seminar at their own computers. You should gather around a single computer or project the presentation onto a screen using an LCD projector. We track connection usage for each seminar and banks will be billed the full seminar fee for any extra connections they use.
Our bank has multiple branches. Can
we all participate in the
seminar?
You are billed for
each connection into the GSB Online Classroom.
Therefore, if you have multiple branches that
would like to participate in the seminar, you
will need to register each branch separately.
You may choose to register a single location
and then invite staff from the other branches
to attend the seminar at that location. If
there are geographic limitations, some banks
have registered a couple of branches located in
different geographic areas and then invited
staff from local offices in those areas to
attend the seminar at the closest participating
branch. Again, you will need to register each
participating branch separately so they will
each be able to have a connection into the
classroom.
System requirements:
- Windows 98SE, NT, 2000, XP, 2003, Web browser: Internet Explorer 6.x and above, or Netscape Communicator 7.0 and above Internet Connection: 28.8K and above RAM: 32 MB Monitor: SVGA (1024x768 pixels)
- Telephone: Touch-tone telephone. A speakerphone works best so your hands are free to take notes during the seminar.
NOTE: You MUST have the ability to speak on the phone during the seminar and use the Internet at the same time. This may require two phone lines, or an Internet connection and separate phone line.
Are there class materials for the
participants prior to the online
seminar?
Yes. After you receive
your confirmation from GSB for your online
seminar registration, you will receive access
to a resource site location approximately 3-5
business days prior to your seminar where you
can download the presenters' slides, handouts
and outline.
Can you give me a sample of what an
online seminar classroom looks like on my
computer?
Certainly. Simply
click on the link below and you can watch a GSB
Online Classroom demo. You'll learn more about
the Audience Console, the online presentation
format, and the audio connection.
GSB Online Classroom Orientation Room
Enter your name in the Name box and press the "Enter" button. The first time you visit, you will need to wait several minutes for the console to load. You may want to install the "Plug-in" if the console suggests it. (Look for a "Details" section.)
Once you are in, you will see a self-cycling demo that will teach you about the GSB Online Classroom.
I noticed that my seminar is being
delivered over multiple weeks and has various
class times available (morning and afternoon.)
Can I switch to other class times during the
seminar period? What if I have a conflict that
arises and I can't attend one of my scheduled
class times?
We are limited to
the number of seats available for each class.
Due to this limitation, we are unable to allow
participants to switch from scheduled morning
classes to afternoon classes (and vice versa)
when a conflict arises. If you will miss a
session, perhaps someone else at your
organization can observe the program in your
absence, or others participating in the program
on your staff can share their notes with you.
Remember, additional staff at your organization
may participate at no additional charge when
you register for a GSB online seminar.
How do I register to participate in
an online seminar? Will I receive a
confirmation?
To participate in
a GSB online seminar, you need to visit the
section on the GSB web site that lists all of
the programs available ,
click on the seminar you'd like to attend, and
then complete and submit the online
registration form found on that page. Once your
registration is received, you will receive an
email confirmation from GSB.