There are a few key features that may make a specific WebEx tool be more useful in specific situation.
If I want to… |
Then Use… |
Host impromptu, scheduled, or 1 on 1 meetings such as office hours |
My Personal Room part of WebEx Meetings |
Schedule a meeting where I may not be the host |
WebEx Meetings |
Run an online class with features such as polling, raise hands, or break out rooms |
|
Host a very large webinar or conference where remote participants will primarily be listening |
Additional charges may apply |
Host up to 3 concurrent audio only conference calls where I have keypad commands to manage participants |
Personal Conferencing Numbers |
Visit the Cisco product comparison for a full list of features on each tool. Key feature differences:
Feature |
Personal Meeting Room |
WebEx Meetings |
WebEx Training |
WebEx Events |
Remote Attendees |
Up to 1,025 |
Up to 1,025 |
Up to 1,000 |
Up to 3,000 |
Rich meeting controls such as:
|
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Moderated Q&A |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Join via video conferencing end point (Telepresence, H.323, other) |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Event management features such as:
Establish a panel of presenters |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Teaching tools:
|
No |
No |
Yes |
No |