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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. | 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. | ||
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* Student groups can present project results | * Student groups can present project results | ||
| − | ====How Can I Learn More Adobe Connect?==== | + | ====How Can I Learn More Adobe Connect 8?==== |
Learning to use Adobe Connect requires training, planning, and practice using the Adobe Connect features. | Learning to use Adobe Connect requires training, planning, and practice using the Adobe Connect features. | ||
| − | # | + | # View Adobe Connect [http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS0018977C-29C0-40a3-A2ED-F3D5DD3A4B4E.html How To Topics for Hosts and Presenters] |
| − | # | + | # Watch free Adobe Connect [http://www.adobe.com/support/connect/gettingstarted/index.html Getting Started videos] |
| − | : | + | # Watch free Adobe TV [http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-adobe-connect-8 Adobe Connect videos] |
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====Getting Started==== | ====Getting Started==== | ||
| − | # Register for a free [ | + | # Register for a free 30-day [https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/adobeconnect/index.cfm?event=trial account] |
| − | #* | + | #* Download the product on your desktop |
| − | + | #* Create a meeting link | |
| − | #* | + | #* Email your meeting link to others |
| − | #* | + | # Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with Adobe Connect features |
| − | # Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with | ||
====Handouts==== | ====Handouts==== | ||
| − | The following handouts were created by Durham Tech staff: | + | The following handouts were created by Durham Tech staff for the Adobe Connect Pilot: |
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*[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/3/33/VRoom_Cheat_Sheet.pdf vRoom Cheat Sheet] | *[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/3/33/VRoom_Cheat_Sheet.pdf vRoom Cheat Sheet] | ||
| − | Also, be sure to check out the excellent training resources provided by | + | Also, be sure to check out the excellent training resources provided by Adobe (below). |
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* [http://www.elluminate.com/ Elluminate] | * [http://www.elluminate.com/ Elluminate] | ||
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Elluminate offers many free online webinars on various topics. Register and particpate in live webinars or check out the recorded version of webinars. | Elluminate offers many free online webinars on various topics. Register and particpate in live webinars or check out the recorded version of webinars. | ||
* [http://elluminate.com/subscriptions/new-subscription.go Elluminate Newsletters] | * [http://elluminate.com/subscriptions/new-subscription.go Elluminate Newsletters] | ||
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<br>[http://agsci.psu.edu/it/how-to/topics/web/breeze Adobe Connect (Breeze) 'How-To's] (Penn State) | <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 | <br>A list of web links to typical Instructor Adobe Connect Questions and Answers | ||
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<br>[http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-adobe-connect-8/ Learn Adobe Connect 8] | <br>[http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-adobe-connect-8/ Learn Adobe Connect 8] | ||
Revision as of 11:21, 23 May 2012
Contents
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.
Practical Uses
- Online instructors can use the application sharing feature to perform an online course orientation or view and discuss lessons, projects, web resources, or group assignments
- Student groups can present project results
How Can I Learn More Adobe Connect 8?
Learning to use Adobe Connect requires training, planning, and practice using the Adobe Connect features.
- View Adobe Connect How To Topics for Hosts and Presenters
- Watch free Adobe Connect Getting Started videos
- Watch free Adobe TV Adobe Connect videos
Getting Started
- Register for a free 30-day account
- Download the product on your desktop
- Create a meeting link
- Email your meeting link to others
- Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with Adobe Connect features
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
- Elluminate
- Support
- Training
- Live OnlineTraining – A 3 part training series for moderators
- Recorded Online Training
- Quick Reference Guides and User Guides
- Elluminate Events
Elluminate offers many free online webinars on various topics. Register and particpate in live webinars or check out the recorded version of webinars.
For Instructors
Visual Quick Start Guide pdf (for Hosts/Presenters)
Adobe Connect (Breeze) 'How-To's (Penn State)
A list of web links to typical Instructor Adobe Connect Questions and Answers
Learn Adobe Connect 8
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.
Adobe Education Exchange
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)
For Students
Visual Quick Start Guide pdf (for Students/Participants)
Join a Meeting
Adjust or Mute Audio Volume
Chat in Meetings
Share your screen
Play Back a Recorded Meeting
