Videoconferencing Makes Market In CE

While it might never fully replace the personal classroom experience between educator and pupil, some continuing education courses could take on a whole new look some day if the experience of a New York agents association grows in popularity.

In early June, the Independent Insurance Agents Association of New York held a continuing education course using videoconferencing with more than 700 agents attending one three-hour class in 14 separate locations on college campuses around the state. Despite some glitches (part of the learning experience, said those who headed the program), the effort was a resounding success, IIAANY said.

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