What is a Webinar?
A webinar is a presentation that may include power points, audio, video and a range of other computer-based media that is delivered to your computer through the Internet. Webinars also often allow for interaction between the presenter and the audience by way of audio exchanges, audience polling, and chat. ASFMRA webinars usually consist of a power point presentation delivered by a presenter with audio and video of the speaker and with Q &A using the chat feature. We deliver them live and often record them for later viewing too.
How does the ASFMRA use webinars?
ASFMRA uses the webinar technology to deliver information in a live format on current topics of interest. These are short (1-1.5 hour long) presentations on a subject of immediate interest to our membership, such as information on legislation or regulatory developments or in some cases very short training sessions on something like the features of a software program like Excel.
ASFMRA also uses this technology to offer the ASFMRA Best In Business Ethics class. Currently, no other courses are offered by ASFMRA using this technology because many state regulatory agencies do not allow the approval of webinars for CE credit.
Basic Webinar Information:
ASFMRA uses a program called Adobe Connect to deliver our webinars. Adobe connect will work on 97% of PCs in the world. It will not work on iPhones or iPads since it requires a program called Flash to run and Apple has decided not to allow Flash to run on these platforms for competitive reasons. The webinar audio is broadcast over the internet. Most people will have no problem receiving the audio that way. However, slower connections and some network configurations may make this impossible. It may be helpful to check your bandwidth prior to the meeting by clicking here. The minimum bandwidth required for the system is 256kbps. If you have trouble with the audio there will be a phone number you can call on the email you receive the afternoon before the offering.
If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before here are a few test you can run to make sure your system can run the webinar before hand.
1. You can test your connection.
2. Get a quick overview of Adobe Connect.
You will receive an email the afternoon before the webinar you are scheduled to attend. That email will have all of your log on information along with a copy of any material that will be available for the offering.
The day of your webinar, we ask that you sign in about 10 – 15 minutes early. That way if you have any problems getting in, you can call and someone in the Education Department can help you. When you get to the log in screen for your webinar you will sign in as a guest. Please use your full name. You do not need to create an account.
Please note that these webinars are not approved in any state, but they are good for ASFMRA credit. Most of the webinars the ASFMRA offers are about an hour long, aside from the Ethics webinar, and are not eligible for state credit.
Upcoming Webinars
Previously Recorded Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
Tech Tips for Appraisers
September 18, 2012
Instructor: Ann Roehm
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8:00 am – 9:00 am |
9:00 am – 10:00 am |
10:00 am – 11:00 am |
11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Join us to learn about useful technologies you can apply to your appraisal business.
Previously Recorded Webinars
**All previously recorded webinars will be available on demand for viewing until December 31 of the current year**
Crop Insurance and Risk Management Webinar
Target audience: Farm Managers
Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in Crop Insurance for 2012 including: the introduction of the Trend-Adjusted Yield Endorsement for COMBO products, adjustments to corn and soybean premiums with most areas having lower premiums, and increases in GRIP premiums. This webinar will provide you with the information you need to plan an effective strategy going forward! Thanks to the generous support of Pioneer, we are able to make this program available to you for free of charge!
This webinar was sponsored by Pioneer
Contact hours: 1
Dodd-Frank and the Market for Appraisal Review
Target audience: Appraisers, Review Appraisers
Learn how the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act will affect the market for Appraisal Review. The Act places greatly expanded requirements on lenders for Appraisal Review. We predict this will impact the market for review. Anyone who works with lenders will want to understand these new requirements and how ASFMRA is responding to them.
Contact hours: 1
Dodd-Frank: What Appraisers Need to Know
Target audience: Appraisers, Review Appraisers
The Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has dramatically reshaped the landscape for all real property professionals. Learn what the impacts are going to be for you and your clients.
Contact hours: 1
The Farm Bill – Looking into Your Future
Target audience: Farm Managers
Sponsored by Pioneer
This year is a reauthorization year for the Farm Bill. Given concerns about the US debt and government spending, substantial changes are especially likely this year. The US Senate Markup the Farm Bill on April 26. This timely webinar will give you an early look at the direction the US Senate has taken with this critical legislation!
Contact hours: 1
Implications of AQB Personal Property Guidelines
Target Audience: Appraisers
The AQB recently adopted new education criteria for personal property appraisers. Although, these criteria are voluntary, many organizations and others are implementing them. Many rural appraisers do personal property appraisal in the context of real property appraisals they do. Now is the time to understand the new criteria and how they may impact you!
Contact hours: 1