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==What Is A Adobe Connect?==
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==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.   
 
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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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====
 
====Practical Uses====
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* 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
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* Instructors can perform an online course orientation  
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* Student groups can present project results 
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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
  
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====How Can I Learn More Adobe Connect?====
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====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.  
  
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# Watch vRoom [http://www.elluminate.com/demo/recorded_demos_list.jsp demos]
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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]
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# Sign up for free [http://www.elluminate.com/support/training training]  
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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]
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::* Live online training – 3 part series for moderators; each session under one hour; registration required.
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# Watch free Adobe Connect: [http://www.adobe.com/support/connect/gettingstarted/index.html Getting Started videos]  
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::* Recorded online training at your own pace
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# Watch free Adobe TV: [http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-adobe-connect-8 Adobe Connect videos]
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::* View or download quick reference and user guides
 
  
 
====Getting Started====
 
====Getting Started====
  
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# Register for a free [http://www.elluminate.com/vroom/ vRoom]
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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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#* A vRoom link is emailed to you after registration is processed.
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* Adobe Connect Pilot members logon with your userid and password at:
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# Invite others to join your vRoom using the form provided at the bottom of your vRoom link
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** [http://durhamtech.adobeconnect.com Durham Tech's Adobe Connect Logon web page]
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#* Invite as many users as you like
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*** Create a meeting link
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#* Only 2 others can be with you in a vRoom at the same time
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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 Elluminate features
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*** Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with Adobe Connect features
  
 
====Handouts====
 
====Handouts====
  
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The following handouts were created by Durham Tech staff:
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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/1/1c/Anatomy_of_a_vRoom.pdf Anatomy of a vRoom]
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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/3/33/VRoom_Cheat_Sheet.pdf vRoom Cheat Sheet]
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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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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]
 
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* [http://www.elluminate.com/support/ Support]
 
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* [http://www.elluminate.com/support/training/ Training]
 
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** Live OnlineTraining – A 3 part training series for moderators
 
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** Recorded Online Training
 
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** Quick Reference Guides and User Guides
 
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* [http://elluminate.com/demos_events_landing.jsp Elluminate Events]
 
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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.
 
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* [http://elluminate.com/subscriptions/new-subscription.go Elluminate Newsletters]
 
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==For Instructors==
 
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[http://seminars.adobe.acrobat.com/vqs-hosts/ Visual Quick Start Guide pdf (for Hosts/Presenters)]
 
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<br>[http://agsci.psu.edu/it/how-to/topics/web/breeze Adobe Connect (Breeze) 'How-To's] (Penn State)
 
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<br>A list of web links to typical Instructor Adobe Connect Questions and Answers
 
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===From Adobe web sites===
 
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From Adobe Connect Help:
 
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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS4A4E45F6-9397-4e79-A8C7-8B631B795E6A.html Create Meetings]
 
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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f8c.html Edit Meeting Information]
 
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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS9F537C93-2050-44c6-A794-313567628885.html  Work with Pods]
 
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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f4c.html Share Web Pages (Web Links) to attendees]
 
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<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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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSEB56E5A2-7F40-4825-909D-42A6D18C2AFB.html Start a Meeting]
 
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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS1f8fbc3f2a6aefb91b35100712f01e8b158-8000.html#WS1f8fbc3f2a6aefb9-1fb05c5612e6c38f895-8000 Start Meeting Audio]
 
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<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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<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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<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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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f60.html  Share a Document or PDF]
 
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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS11d1def534ea1be08a52b610b38bfaa95-7f5c.html Share a Whiteboard]
 
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<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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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSBDD43665-8F3B-4aa5-849A-027CAD12D460.html  Chat in Meetings]
 
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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSDAA93B94-7F29-4bd0-A5E2-81D3438BF346.html Polling Attendees]
 
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<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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<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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<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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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WSD39484FF-9688-4bde-9E70-D65BFFB57C99.html  Record a Meeting]
 
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<br>[http://help.adobe.com/en_US/connect/8.0/using/WS5882CB8B-B667-4619-A13B-AF1854418059.html  Put a Meeting on Hold]
 
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<br>[http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-adobe-connect-8/ Learn Adobe Connect 8]
 
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<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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[http://edexchange.adobe.com/pages/52909a81de Adobe Education Exchange]
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<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://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html Adobe Connect]
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[http://seminars.adobe.acrobat.com/vqs-participants/ Visual Quick Start Guide pdf (for Students/Participants)]
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* [http://blogs.adobe.com/adobeconnect/ Adobe Connect Blog]
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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.connectusers.com/learning_center/ Adobe Connect Learning Center]
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<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://www.connectusers.com/tutorials/ Adobe Connect Community Tutorials]
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<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/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

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