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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 (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/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f53.html Upload and Manage Files using the Files Pod]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSEB56E5A2-7F40-4825-909D-42A6D18C2AFB.html Start a Meeting]
 
<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]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS0A9F9AB5-C032-457a-9350-16CBF56C4489.html  Share your (Adobe Connect Meeting) Screen]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSD05DAB5D-4260-489d-830D-CE2037C52452.html  Share a (PowerPoint) Presentation]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f60.html  Share a Document or PDF]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f5c.html Share a Whiteboard]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSBDD43665-8F3B-4aa5-849A-027CAD12D460.html  Chat in Meetings]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSC5287B4E-AB04-4f75-AF2C-4C0DFB29753E.html Taking Notes in a Meeting]
 
<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f3f.html  View or Change an Attendee's Role]
 
<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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====Practical Uses====
<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.
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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
  
[http://edexchange.adobe.com/pages/52909a81de Adobe Education Exchange]
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====How Can I Learn More Adobe Connect 8?====
<br>The Online Learning Resource Center for Higher Ed Teaching and Learning Resources, contains hundreds 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 ==
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Learning to use Adobe Connect requires training, planning, and practice using the Adobe Connect features.
[http://seminars.adobe.acrobat.com/vqs-participants/ Visual Quick Start Guide (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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# 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/WS1f8fbc3f2a6aefb9-2b0fcc5112f01e0192f-8000.html#WS57dbb62685823764566fc90212aa1c68911-8000  Adjust or Mute Audio Volume]
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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/WSBDD43665-8F3B-4aa5-849A-027CAD12D460.html Chat in Meetings]
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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/WS0A9F9AB5-C032-457a-9350-16CBF56C4489.html  Share your screen]
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# Watch free Adobe TV: [http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-adobe-connect-8 Adobe Connect videos]
<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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====Getting Started====
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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
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* Adobe Connect Pilot members logon with your userid and password at:
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** [http://durhamtech.adobeconnect.com Durham Tech's Adobe Connect Logon web page]
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*** Create a meeting link
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*** Email your meeting link to others 
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*** Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with Adobe Connect features
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====Handouts====
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The following handouts were created by Durham Tech staff for the Adobe Connect Pilot:
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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).
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====Adobe Resources====
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* [http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html Adobe Connect]
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* [http://blogs.adobe.com/adobeconnect/ Adobe Connect Blog]
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* [http://www.connectusers.com/learning_center/ Adobe Connect Learning Center]
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** [http://www.connectusers.com/tutorials/ Adobe Connect Community Tutorials]
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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 14:45, 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