Adobe Connect Webinars for Researchers
Terese Bird, Learning Technologist and SCORE Research Fellow, Institute of
Learning InnovationFebruary 26, 2014
Adobe Connect is a web conferencing tool – or tool for webinars
Blackboard Collaborate (formerly Elluminate)
Webex GoToMeeting BigBlueButton - free Google Hangouts – free,must join Google+
Examples of use:
Cheaper than face-to-face meetings Can present to a group from far away Other participants need no software, no
affiliation with the university International Project use Teaching – distance learning, blended Online conferences
Examples of use:
http:www.le.ac.uk/ili – Follow the Sun international online conference
ILI PhD Training Days Library Elevenses Recordings saved Recordings on YouTube
Examples of use: Recording from January online training
http://connect.le.ac.uk/p1h655kzdgl Saved onto YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UthK-sKO2gg
How to do it:
Ask ITHelp for a connect account Always use headphones with mic Always plug in first, go into browser, then
do Meeting – Audio Setup Wizard One mic at a time Email participants in advance with short
instructions Ask ITHelp for help on the day
More information:
http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/ithelp/services/adobe-connect/adobe-connect Or just type Adobe Connect into the search on a
University of Leicester site, and you’ll find helpsheets and tips
Email me for help: [email protected] slides on Slideshare tbirdcymru