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| + | ==What Is A 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. | ||
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| + | ====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 | ||
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| + | ====How Can I Learn More Adobe Connect?==== | ||
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| + | Learning to use Adobe Connect requires training, planning, and practice using the Adobe Connect features. | ||
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| + | # Watch vRoom [http://www.elluminate.com/demo/recorded_demos_list.jsp demos] | ||
| + | # Sign up for free [http://www.elluminate.com/support/training training] | ||
| + | ::* Live online training – 3 part series for moderators; each session under one hour; registration required. | ||
| + | ::* Recorded online training at your own pace | ||
| + | ::* View or download quick reference and user guides | ||
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| + | ====Getting Started==== | ||
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| + | # Register for a free [http://www.elluminate.com/vroom/ vRoom] | ||
| + | #* A vRoom link is emailed to you after registration is processed. | ||
| + | # Invite others to join your vRoom using the form provided at the bottom of your vRoom link | ||
| + | #* Invite as many users as you like | ||
| + | #* Only 2 others can be with you in a vRoom at the same time | ||
| + | # Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with Elluminate features | ||
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| + | ====Handouts==== | ||
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| + | The following handouts were created by Durham Tech staff: | ||
| + | *[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/1/1c/Anatomy_of_a_vRoom.pdf Anatomy of a vRoom] | ||
| + | *[http://courses.durhamtech.edu/wiki/images/3/33/VRoom_Cheat_Sheet.pdf vRoom Cheat Sheet] | ||
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| + | Also, be sure to check out the excellent training resources provided by Elluminate (below). | ||
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| + | ====vRoom Resources==== | ||
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| + | * [http://www.elluminate.com/ Elluminate] | ||
| + | * [http://www.elluminate.com/support/ Support] | ||
| + | * [http://www.elluminate.com/support/training/ Training] | ||
| + | ** Live OnlineTraining – A 3 part training series for moderators | ||
| + | ** Recorded Online Training | ||
| + | ** Quick Reference Guides and User Guides | ||
| + | * [http://elluminate.com/demos_events_landing.jsp 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. | ||
| + | * [http://elluminate.com/subscriptions/new-subscription.go Elluminate Newsletters] | ||
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==For Instructors== | ==For Instructors== | ||
[http://seminars.adobe.acrobat.com/vqs-hosts/ Visual Quick Start Guide pdf (for Hosts/Presenters)] | [http://seminars.adobe.acrobat.com/vqs-hosts/ Visual Quick Start Guide pdf (for Hosts/Presenters)] | ||
Revision as of 09:19, 23 May 2012
Contents
What Is A 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?
Learning to use Adobe Connect requires training, planning, and practice using the Adobe Connect features.
- Live online training – 3 part series for moderators; each session under one hour; registration required.
- Recorded online training at your own pace
- View or download quick reference and user guides
Getting Started
- Register for a free vRoom
- A vRoom link is emailed to you after registration is processed.
- Invite others to join your vRoom using the form provided at the bottom of your vRoom link
- Invite as many users as you like
- Only 2 others can be with you in a vRoom at the same time
- Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with Elluminate features
Handouts
The following handouts were created by Durham Tech staff:
Also, be sure to check out the excellent training resources provided by Elluminate (below).
vRoom 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
From Adobe web sites
From Adobe Connect Help:
Create Meetings
Edit Meeting Information
Work with Pods
Share Web Pages (Web Links) to attendees
Upload and Manage Files using the Files Pod
Start a Meeting
Start Meeting Audio
Manage Meeting Audio
Share your (Adobe Connect Meeting) Screen
Share a (PowerPoint) Presentation
Share a Document or PDF
Share a Whiteboard
Creating and Managing Breakout Rooms in Meetings
Chat in Meetings
Polling Attendees
Questions and Answers in a Meeting
Taking Notes in a Meeting
View or Change an Attendee's Role
Record a Meeting
Put a Meeting on Hold
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
