Live Courses / ESS

home site map our company advisory board contact us update profile

Ann Glaser, Editor in Chief

Password:

Forgot your password?

Continuing Education

� Start e-Learning
� View All Courses
� View Your Account

� 800.242.5183

� Email Us

Home | Your e-Learning Account | FAQs/Help | Live Courses

Browse Courses

Start Classes: Live | Self-Study

Take Tests

Get Transcript

If you need help logging into a Live Expert Event click here now!

» What is the SpeechPathology.com Expert Seminar Series (ESS)?

» What if I am not available during the Live ESS Course?

» Can I earn CEUs/Hours for a Live ESS Course?

» How do I register for a Live ESS Course?

» What do I need to participate in a Live ESS Course?

» Can I take a test drive to check my system?

» How do I login to a Live ESS Course?

» During the Live ESS Course how do I download copies of the handouts?

» During the Live ESS Course how do I ask the presenter questions? Do I need a microphone?

» How do I earn CEUs/Hours for participating in a Live ESS Course?

» I need help logging into a Live ESS Course! � Troubleshooting

What is the SpeechPathology.com Expert Seminar Series (ESS)? - Return to Top
The SpeechPathology.com Expert Seminar Series (ESS) is the profession's premier internet-based educational seminar series. Live ESS courses are typically presented every other Wednesday evening. The most compelling part is that you can participate from almost anywhere! Using our simple to use e-learning platform, all that is required is that you have computer (PC or Mac) with a web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari), Flash Player 8 and high-speed internet access. The live format allows participants to interact with the "Expert" via question and answer sessions, and to present timely information in an efficient and inexpensive way.

What if I am not available during the Live ESS Course? - Return to Top
All Live ESS Courses are recorded and archived on SpeechPathology.com. The Recorded Course will be made available on the Wednesday following the Live ESS. Simply visit us as www.speechpathology.com, click on the "Start e-Learning Here!" button, locate the recorded course, and follow the instructions to select, view, and earn your CEUs/Hours. So if you miss a Live e-Seminar, you can simply view the Recorded Course version instead.

Can I earn CEUs/Hours for a Live ESS Course? - Return to Top
YES! Most Live and recorded e-Seminars are available for CEUs/Hours through ASHA and CASLPA. You will need to check the course listing on SpeechPathology.com for the CE details of a specific course. Once a Live e-Seminar has ended you will be required to take a short multiple choice test to earn your CEUs. You will be sent a post event email that will give you instructions on how to do this. You must complete this test within 7 days of the live event to earn CEUs/Hours. Please see our CE Processing FAQs/Help for more information.

How do I register for a Live ESS Course? - Return to Top
Visit the SpeechPathology.com home page. Click on the "Start e-Learning Here!" button then select the link to browse by Live e-Seminars. When browsing the live courses click on any of the titles of the seminars to view information on that course. When you are ready to select your course, simply add it to your eLearning account.

What do I need to participate in a Live ESS Course? - Return to Top

Windows or Mac based computer
Broadband internet connection (DSL, Cable)
A web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari)
Flash Player 8
Speakers and/or headphones connected to your computer to listen to the presentation.

To insure your computer is prepared, please click here to perform our SpeechPathology.com eLearning Test Drive.
If you would like more specific information on system requirements to participate in a Live ESS click here.

Can I take a test drive to check my system? - Return to Top
The Live Event Test Drive is a series of diagnostic tests to insure your computer is prepared for a live course. Click here to view the Test Drive information page. Note: If you are unable to complete the series of diagnostic tests, please contact us immediately at 800-242-5183 so that we can assist you with set up.

How do I login to a Live ESS Course? - Return to Top
We recommend that you login to a Live Expert Seminar 20 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time in case there are any login issues with your computer. Please make sure you have all needed software/hardware installed on your computer as listed under What do I need to do to participate in a Live ESS Course? above. During login if you are prompted to install the Adobe Acrobat Connect Add-in, please do so.

There are two easy ways to login to a Live ESS Course.

1. When you registered for the Live Course you were sent an email that contained an invitation link. Using your high-speed connection, click on the invitation link in your email and you will be automatically logged into the session. Once you are logged in the Event Moderator will instruct you on how to interact within the course.

2. Login to your SpeechPathology.com user account and click on the "Start e-Learning Here!" button. Under the “Start Classes” heading, click on the link to Start your Live e-Seminars. Your upcoming Live eSeminars are listed, along with a button labeled “Login Now;” click the “Login Now” button up to 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of the eSeminar to enter the online classroom.

Note: If you are using a web based email such as MSN, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc. we recommend that you login to the live event using Method 2

During the Live ESS Course how do I download copies of the handouts? - Return to Top

If handouts are available, they can be downloaded during the live seminar from the “File Share” pod. To download a handout, click on the title of the handout and then click the “Save to my Computer” icon.

A new browser window will open with a “Click to download link.” Click the link and save the file to your computer. NOTE: Pop-up blockers may prohibit the browser window from opening; disable your pop-up blocker if you cannot download the file.

Use of File Share pod to download handouts.
Click to view larger image.
It is at the discretion of the Presenter if there will be any handouts for a given course, therefore, not all Live ESS Courses will have handouts that can be downloaded and printed out.
Download files are typically in PDF format. Click here to download and install Adobe Reader (free).
You may download the Handouts from the File Share Pod at any time during the Expert Seminar.

During the Live ESS Course how do I ask the presenter questions? Do I need a microphone? - Return to Top

To ask a question of the presenter, simply type your question in the Chat (Q&A) pod. Type your message in the bottom white bar of the pod and click the carriage return icon to send your message.
A microphone is not required to participate in a Live ESS Course. You may ask questions using the Chat method above.

Asking Questions during Live ESS.
Click to view larger image.

How do I earn CEUs/Hours for participating in an Expert Seminar? - Return to Top
If a course is offered for CEUs/Hours, once a live course has ended you will be required to take a short multiple choice test to earn your CEUs/Hours and complete the process. You will be sent a post event email that will give you instructions on how to do this. Please see our CEU Processing FAQs/Help for more information. Please note that for Live e-Seminars you must complete your CE Test within 7 days of the event or you will not be able to earn CEUs/Hours.

I need help logging into a Live Expert Seminar! � Troubleshooting - Return to Top

Here are the most common steps you can take if you are having trouble logging into a Live Seminar or if you experience any difficulty during the seminar.

Step 1: Make note of any error message that you have seen. This will be important if you need to call us for technical support.

Step 2: Make sure that you have installed both the Adobe Acrobat Connect Add-in and Flash Player. To perform a diagnostic test of your computer which will install any missing applications, please click here. The link includes a series of 4 tests; upon completion of each test, a black checkmark will appear to the left of the number with success. If you are prompted to install the Adobe Acrobat Connect add-in or Flash player, please do so. Upon successful completion, log back into the live eSeminar via your invitation. If you are unable to complete the diagnostic series of tests, please contact Technical Support for assistance at 800-242-5183 (select option 3)

Step 3: Enter the Live Expert Seminar by logging into your SpeechPathology.com CEU account.

Go to the SpeechPathology.com main page
Click on the "Start e-Learning Here!" button near the top right side of the page.
Click on "Your e-Learning Account" link near the top of the page.
Login to your SpeechPathology.com account.
Click on the "Start Your Live e-Seminar" link
To the right of the Live e-Seminar title there is a button marked "Login to e-Seminar"
Click on this button, which will log you into the Live e-Seminar.
Note: This link will only allow you to login to the Live Seminar during the time that the Live Seminar is being conducted.

If you are logged into your event and experience audio problems, please make sure that your speakers/headphones are connected to your computer securely, turned on with the volume at mid level, and that they are not muted.

If you have gone through all of these steps and continue to experience problems, please contact us at 800-242-5183, or send a note to the moderator using the Chat (Q&A) Pod and we will help you directly.

Additional Links found to specific questions in this section,