SI Adobe Connect #1
Ambition in Action Presenters /Stephan Ridgway, Workforce Development
Ambition in Action Topics /Overview of Adobe Connect /What do I need to join a conference /Choosing a headset /Setting up and configuring audio /Entering and configuring a room as a guest
Ambition in Action Overview of Adobe Connect /AC is one of numerous commercially available web conferencing platforms / Comprises a central server where participants login to a conf room with a unique URL /Features include voip, video, txt chat, media sharing, polls, whiteboard, application sharing
Ambition in Action What do I need to join a conference /MS Windows, Apple Mac, Lynux or Solaris Operating System more infomore info /Web Bowser ie IE, Firefox /Adobe Flash player installed >V8.0Adobe Flash player /Sound Card with mic input /Headset/Microphone headset /Webcam (optional)
Ambition in Action Choosing a headset Analogue headsetsUSB headsetsNotebook Computer
Ambition in Action Setting up and configuring audio /Ensure your headset is working on prior to entering the room /Enter the room 15 min prior to a session to test /Always run the audio wizard after you enter the room, even if it worked last time /Run the diagnostic testdiagnostic test
Ambition in Action Headsets: What & where to buy? /Within Sydney Institute, the college bookshops now stock a cheap Verbatim USB VoIP headset Model # for $39.95 inc GST. /If you are located near Ultimo the MSY computer store sells USB headsets for around $30. /Harris Technology also stock a Verbatim's USB VoIP headset Model Number U5800 for around $35 /If you want higher build quality and more comfort on your ears for those 1 hr plus online sessions then Logitech sell a wide range of good quality headsets typically priced from around $55 and above. These can be purchased from a wide range of computer hardware retailers such as Harris Technology or Dick Smith.
Ambition in Action Logging into Adobe Connect /Enter the url of the room in a web browser /Enter as a guest or a registered user
Ambition in Action Configuring a room as a guest /Setting your bandwidth
Ambition in Action Audio Wizard Select from the menu Meeting>Audio Setup Wizard
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Ambition in Action Next Session – 9 April 2009 Adobe Connect Pro Basics #2 Presenters: Stephan Ridgway, Workforce Development