This presentation forms part of a training session by Catherine Leyland and me, at University of Leicester on 16 May, 2014. Uses of webinars in higher education academic settings are discussed.
Introduction to Webinars for Academics: Adobe Connect
1. www.le.ac.uk
Introduction to Webinars for Academics:
Adobe Connect
Terese Bird
Academic Practice Service and
Institute of Learning Innovation
tmb10@le.ac.uk
14 May, 2014
2. What will we talk about?
• What is a webinar?
• Tech
• Webinar uses
– Lectures
– Meetings
– Focus Groups
– Training
– Conferences
– Assessment
3. What is a webinar?
• Internet-facilitated browser meeting, possibly
comprising voice, video, and computer-based
demonstration
• Cross between Skype and the old video-conferencing
• AND IT RECORDS!
• Software:
– Adobe Connect, Blackboard Collaborate, Go-To-
Meeting, Webex
– Free versions: BigBlueButton, Google Hangouts
4. Tech
• Computer with internet connection – wired
connection is best
• Microphone
• Headphones – absolute must
• Webcam optional
• Always do Audio Setup Wizard
• (under Meeting)
• Plug in headphones, then launch browser, then click
on meeting link, then do Audio Setup Wizard.
5. We use Adobe Connect
• Windows, Macs, but not Linux
• iOS and Android devices need app
• Can be fiddly
• Email ithelp for
a Connect account
6. Lectures
• … with both face-to-face and remote participants
• Participants type chat only (no microphones)
• Start with webcam on
• Turn off webcam if problems
• Have someone watch chat
• Contact ITS to book equipment
7. Meetings
• Send email
• Webcam is important
• Everyone will need a microphone
• Leave time at the beginning for fiddling with
microphone
• Only one speaker at a time
• Try the whiteboard!
8. Focus Groups
• Everyone will need a microphone
• Leave time at the beginning for fiddling with
microphone
• Only one speaker at a time
• May want to aim the webcam at something else
9. Case study of Maths Assessment
• Students presented their work to overseas
companies
• Everything was recorded for review and grading
10. Contact us for advice!
• Terese Bird tmb10@le.ac.uk
• Catherine Leyland cl250@le.ac.uk