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==For Instructors==
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==What Is Adobe Connect?==
[http://seminars.adobe.acrobat.com/vqs-hosts/ Visual Quick Start Guide pdf (for Hosts/Presenters)]
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Adobe Connect is a product that allows you to attend and/or present online meetings. In an online Adobe Connect meeting, a presenter can show a document, write on a whiteboard, or demonstrate anything they like from their computer, while participants listen to the presenter's explanations. Participants can use a headset to talk during the meeting via the internet, type “chat” messages, download files, and participate in polls. 
<br>[http://agsci.psu.edu/it/how-to/topics/web/breeze Adobe Connect (Breeze) 'How-To's] (Penn State)
 
<br>A list of web links to typical Instructor Adobe Connect Questions and Answers
 
  
===From Adobe web sites===
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Durham Tech is performing an Adobe Connect Pilot with ten faculty and staff members, primarily from departments that budgeted for online meeting tools, for their online course instruction.  
From Adobe Connect Help:
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS4A4E45F6-9397-4e79-A8C7-8B631B795E6A.html Create Meetings]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f8c.html Edit Meeting Information]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS9F537C93-2050-44c6-A794-313567628885.html  Work with Pods]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f4c.html Share Web Pages (Web Links) to attendees]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f53.html Upload and Manage Files using the Files Pod]
 
  
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====Practical Uses====
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* Instructors can perform an online course orientation
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** Discuss course procedures, weekly tasks, and due dates
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* Instructors can present and discuss
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** Lessons, PowerPoints, videos, podcasts, web resources, projects, and/or group assignments
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*Online students can use the meeting to: 
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** Present assignments/readings/papers to the class
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** Student groups can present projects
  
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSEB56E5A2-7F40-4825-909D-42A6D18C2AFB.html Start a Meeting]
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====How Can I Learn More Adobe Connect 8?====
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS1f8fbc3f2a6aefb91b35100712f01e8b158-8000.html#WS1f8fbc3f2a6aefb9-1fb05c5612e6c38f895-8000 Start Meeting Audio]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS1f8fbc3f2a6aefb9-2b0fcc5112f01e0192f-8000.html#WSB777D703-F4B2-45eb-BDE3-410909B91F17  Manage Meeting Audio]
 
  
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Learning to use Adobe Connect requires training, planning, and practice using the Adobe Connect features.
  
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS0A9F9AB5-C032-457a-9350-16CBF56C4489.html Share your (Adobe Connect Meeting) Screen]
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# View Participant/Student Adobe Connect pdfs: [http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSDCDDDC03-616B-4e0f-950B-083B4FD01260.html How to Topics for Participants]
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSD05DAB5D-4260-489d-830D-CE2037C52452.html Share a (PowerPoint) Presentation]
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# View Presenter/Instructor Adobe Connect pdfs: [http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS0018977C-29C0-40a3-A2ED-F3D5DD3A4B4E.html How To Topics for Hosts and Presenters]
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f60.html Share a Document or PDF]
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# Watch free Adobe Connect: [http://www.adobe.com/support/connect/gettingstarted/index.html Getting Started videos]  
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f5c.html Share a Whiteboard]  
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# Watch free Adobe TV: [http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-adobe-connect-8 Adobe Connect videos]
  
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====Getting Started====
  
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS372813bbb4178f2417094f9e12b308681ed-8000.html Creating and Managing Breakout Rooms in Meetings]
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* Register for a free 30-day [https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/adobeconnect/index.cfm?event=trial account] and download the product on your desktop OR
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSBDD43665-8F3B-4aa5-849A-027CAD12D460.html  Chat in Meetings]
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* Adobe Connect Pilot members logon with your userid and password at:
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSDAA93B94-7F29-4bd0-A5E2-81D3438BF346.html Polling Attendees]
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** [http://durhamtech.adobeconnect.com Durham Tech's Adobe Connect Logon web page]  
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS372813bbb4178f24-48b08fc31293eaa29b3-8000.html Questions and Answers in a Meeting]
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*** Create a meeting link
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSC5287B4E-AB04-4f75-AF2C-4C0DFB29753E.html Taking Notes in a Meeting]
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*** Email your meeting link to others  
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f3f.html  View or Change an Attendee's Role]
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*** Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with Adobe Connect features
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSD39484FF-9688-4bde-9E70-D65BFFB57C99.html  Record a Meeting]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS5882CB8B-B667-4619-A13B-AF1854418059.html Put a Meeting on Hold]
 
  
<br>[http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-adobe-connect-8/ Learn Adobe Connect 8]
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====Handouts====
<br>Short videos for 'Getting Started' with Adobe Connect: How to create a meeting, share a screen, share a PowerPoint, share a video, and record a meeting.
 
  
[http://edexchange.adobe.com/pages/52909a81de Adobe Education Exchange]
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The following handouts were created by Durham Tech staff for the Adobe Connect Pilot:
<br>The Online Learning Resource Center for Higher Ed Teaching and Learning Resources, contains dozens of PDF's about using Adobe Connect as well as other Adobe products (you have to register once with your email address to access the materials)
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*[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/4/43/DTCC_Adobe_Connect_Instructor_Start_Guide.pdf Instructor Start Guide] (DTCC)
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*[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/9/92/DTCCAdobeConnectStudentStartGuide.pdf Student Start Guide] (DTCC)
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Also, be sure to check out the excellent training resources provided by Adobe (below).
  
== For Students ==
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====Adobe Resources====
[http://seminars.adobe.acrobat.com/vqs-participants/ Visual Quick Start Guide pdf (for Students/Participants)]
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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS6CE067EF-AD0E-4110-8D91-A542073156AB.html  Join a Meeting]
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* [http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html Adobe Connect]
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS1f8fbc3f2a6aefb9-2b0fcc5112f01e0192f-8000.html#WS57dbb62685823764566fc90212aa1c68911-8000  Adjust or Mute Audio Volume]
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* [http://blogs.adobe.com/adobeconnect/ Adobe Connect Blog]
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSBDD43665-8F3B-4aa5-849A-027CAD12D460.html Chat in Meetings]
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* [http://www.connectusers.com/learning_center/ Adobe Connect Learning Center]
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS0A9F9AB5-C032-457a-9350-16CBF56C4489.html Share your screen]
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** [http://www.connectusers.com/tutorials/ Adobe Connect Community Tutorials]
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS9F4DFBDE-52BE-4338-A6FE-406729AFD4CB.html Play Back a Recorded Meeting]
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** [http://www.connectusers.com/learning_center/papers/ Adobe Connect Community White Papers]
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** [http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/showcase/index.cfm?event=finder&productid=118119&loc=en_us Customer Showcases]
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* Adobe Education Exchange-Create a [http://edexchange.adobe.com/pages/b6dd83d22d free Adobe account]
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** Free Creative Commons materials
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** Free how-to videos
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* Webinars
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** [http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/event/index.cfm?event=list&type=eseminar&loc=en_us Live Webinars] Check the schedule for upcoming webinars
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** [http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/event/index.cfm?event=list&type=ondemand_seminar&loc=en_us Recorded Webinars] Will be asked to create a free Adobe account to view
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* Social Media
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** Available on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
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* [http://www.adobe.com/education/higher-ed.html Higher Education Resources]
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* [http://helpx.adobe.com/adobe-connect.html Help/Support]
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* Adobe Connect Quick Start Handouts
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** [http://seminars.adobe.acrobat.com/vqs-hosts/ Visual Quick Start Guide pdf (for Hosts/Presenters)]
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** [http://seminars.adobe.acrobat.com/vqs-participants/ Visual Quick Start Guide pdf (for Students/Participants)]

Latest revision as of 13:45, 23 May 2012

What Is Adobe Connect?

Adobe Connect is a product that allows you to attend and/or present online meetings. In an online Adobe Connect meeting, a presenter can show a document, write on a whiteboard, or demonstrate anything they like from their computer, while participants listen to the presenter's explanations. Participants can use a headset to talk during the meeting via the internet, type “chat” messages, download files, and participate in polls.

Durham Tech is performing an Adobe Connect Pilot with ten faculty and staff members, primarily from departments that budgeted for online meeting tools, for their online course instruction.

Practical Uses

  • Instructors can perform an online course orientation
    • Discuss course procedures, weekly tasks, and due dates
  • Instructors can present and discuss
    • Lessons, PowerPoints, videos, podcasts, web resources, projects, and/or group assignments
  • Online students can use the meeting to:
    • Present assignments/readings/papers to the class
    • Student groups can present projects

How Can I Learn More Adobe Connect 8?

Learning to use Adobe Connect requires training, planning, and practice using the Adobe Connect features.

  1. View Participant/Student Adobe Connect pdfs: How to Topics for Participants
  2. View Presenter/Instructor Adobe Connect pdfs: How To Topics for Hosts and Presenters
  3. Watch free Adobe Connect: Getting Started videos
  4. Watch free Adobe TV: Adobe Connect videos

Getting Started

  • Register for a free 30-day account and download the product on your desktop OR
  • Adobe Connect Pilot members logon with your userid and password at:

Handouts

The following handouts were created by Durham Tech staff for the Adobe Connect Pilot:

Also, be sure to check out the excellent training resources provided by Adobe (below).

Adobe Resources