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=What Is A vRoom?=
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==What Is A vRoom?==
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[[image:Vroom.JPG|thumb|Anatomy of a vRoom]]A vRoom is a free private 3-person online conference room.  Interaction takes place as though you are sitting together in the same room.  You can view each other’s documents or computer, write notes as if you had a whiteboard on the wall, collaborate or edit a document, use speakers and a headset to talk to each other via the internet, type “chat” messages instead of using a headset, send files back and forth, and surf websites together. 
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A vRoom is a free private 3-person online conference room.  Interaction takes place as though you are sitting together in the same room.  You can view each other’s documents or computer, write notes as if you had a whiteboard on the wall, collaborate or edit a document, use speakers and a headset or microphone to talk to each other via the internet, type “chat” messages instead of using a headset or microphone, send files back and forth and surf websites together.  With a separate purchase of a webcam the participants can actually see each other live.
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====Practical Uses====
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* Online instructor/student can use application sharing feature to simultaneously view and discuss or note corrections on papers
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* Allows an instructor to help a student with a problem without emailing document back and forth
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* Request permission for remote access to a file or another computer
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* Synchronized web surfing
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* Transfer files to each other while participating in the vRoom
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* Place phone call and use vRoom to simultaneously view and discuss an assignment with a student who does not have a headset
  
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=How Do I Learn To Use A vRoom?=
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====How Can I Learn More About A vRoom?====
  
 
Learning to use an Elluminate vRoom requires upfront training and an investment of time to practice using the many Elluminate features.  
 
Learning to use an Elluminate vRoom requires upfront training and an investment of time to practice using the many Elluminate features.  
  
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# [http://www.elluminate.com/demo/recorded_demos_list.jsp Watch vRoom demos]
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# Watch vRoom [http://www.elluminate.com/demo/recorded_demos_list.jsp demos]
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# Click [http://www.elluminate.com/ Training] button on left menu to sign up for free:
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# 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.   
 
::* Live online training – 3 part series for moderators; each session under one hour; registration required.   
 
::* Recorded online training at your own pace
 
::* Recorded online training at your own pace
 
::* View or download quick reference and user guides
 
::* View or download quick reference and user guides
  
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=How Do I Set Up My Own vRoom?=
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====Getting Started====
  
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# [http://www.elluminate.com/vroom/ Register for a free vRoom]
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# Register for a free [http://www.elluminate.com/vroom/ vRoom]
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# A vRoom link is emailed to you after registration is processed.
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#* 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 others to join your vRoom using the form provided at the bottom of your vRoom link
 
#* Invite as many users as you like
 
#* Invite as many users as you like
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# Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with Elluminate features
 
# Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with Elluminate features
  
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=vRoom Resources=
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====Handouts====
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The following handouts were created by Durham Tech staff:
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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/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====
  
 
* [http://www.elluminate.com/ Elluminate]
 
* [http://www.elluminate.com/ Elluminate]
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** Recorded Online Training
 
** Recorded Online Training
 
** Quick Reference Guides and User Guides
 
** Quick Reference Guides and User Guides
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* E-mail [mailto:brieses@durhamtech.edu brieses@durhamtech.edu] if you want to test drive the learning curve by participating in a vRoom as a “student” before registering for moderator training.
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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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=Practical Uses=
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* [http://elluminate.com/subscriptions/new-subscription.go Elluminate Newsletters]
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* Ideal for online instructor/student to use application sharing feature to simultaneously view and discuss or note corrections (whiteboard feature) on papers
 
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* Allows an instructor to help a student with a problem without emailing document back and forth
 
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* Request permission for remote access to a file or another computer
 
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* Synchronized web surfing
 
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* Transfer files to each other while participating in the vRoom
 
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* Place phone call and use vRoom to simultaneously view and discuss an assignment with a student who does not have a headset or microphone
 

Latest revision as of 11:55, 15 July 2009

What Is A vRoom?

Anatomy of a vRoom

A vRoom is a free private 3-person online conference room. Interaction takes place as though you are sitting together in the same room. You can view each other’s documents or computer, write notes as if you had a whiteboard on the wall, collaborate or edit a document, use speakers and a headset to talk to each other via the internet, type “chat” messages instead of using a headset, send files back and forth, and surf websites together.

Practical Uses

  • Online instructor/student can use application sharing feature to simultaneously view and discuss or note corrections on papers
  • Allows an instructor to help a student with a problem without emailing document back and forth
  • Request permission for remote access to a file or another computer
  • Synchronized web surfing
  • Transfer files to each other while participating in the vRoom
  • Place phone call and use vRoom to simultaneously view and discuss an assignment with a student who does not have a headset

How Can I Learn More About A vRoom?

Learning to use an Elluminate vRoom requires upfront training and an investment of time to practice using the many Elluminate features.

  1. Watch vRoom demos
  2. Sign up for free 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

Getting Started

  1. Register for a free vRoom
    • A vRoom link is emailed to you after registration is processed.
  2. 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
  3. 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 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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