Beyond Method #10: Meet you online

I have used Skype with family, but not using a webcam. I have participated in a couple of webinars. I found them very useful, after I got used to the process. One of the webinars was excellent, mostly because the presentation was very thorough and covered a large area. Others were more informal and superficial, useful but perhaps a one on one would have been better. Our library has had a virtual meeting with an author and the group really enjoyed it. I'm sure we will do more of those. We have no private area for skype calls for family with enlisted members, but that sounds like a good idea. When I have interviewed for jobs in the past, I had telephone conferencing but nothing more sophisticated. I like the idea of skype for interviews also, although it might be harder for the interviewee to make a good impression....I notice the video makes you notice things like movements or eye blinking much more than if you were actually with the person. I suppose that professionals and seasoned users are aware of this and make sure they are relaxed and engage well with the viewers. I also noticed that on "Skype an author", I didn't recognize any authors' names. I suppose the more well-known authors have no real motivation to join and have an interaction free of charge, or perhaps it has been used primarily for schools.