The document provides an agenda and overview for training on using Adobe Connect. It discusses [1] signing into Connect Central and the differences between host and guest accounts, [2] using audio and video features, [3] creating and managing layouts and pods to structure presentations, and [4] utilizing different pods like polls, files, and whiteboard. The training covers best practices for setting up lectures within Connect and using features like chat, attendance tracking, and sharing presentations.
7. LAYOUTS
• Guide you through
lecture
• Use notes in presentation
• Use Lesson Plan
8. STEPS TO CREATING LAYOUTS
• Click the + sign in the bottom right corner of the room, bottom of Layout
area.
• Decide to Create New Layout or Copy an existing one -- may be helpful to
copy an existing one in presentations where you flip back and forth
between videos/polls/etc.
• To add pods, click the Pod button at the top of the screen and select the
desired pod.
• You can use pods from other layouts, they will display if there is an arrow to
the right of the pod category.
• Consider keeping the Video/Camera pod up in all layouts, except for
when showing a movie or animated clip (these are uploaded to a Share
pod as .flv or .mp4 files).
• Attendees should be kept up in most pods as well.
• NOTE: if you need to create a layout during a session, use Prepare mode
by clicking the wrench/screwdriver next to the + sign. The screen will
highlight in yellow and the students are unable to see what you're doing.
9. LECTURE LAYOUT STRUCTURE
In each lecture session, consider the following layout structure:
• Lobby -- for when students enter the room each time (includes Share pod
with schedule, notes on live sessions/call-in info, Chat, Video, Attendees).
• Presentation -- for your main PPT or document sharing, even Desktop
sharing.
example title: Mod2 Presentation
• Polls -- add all your polls to one layout, open each individually (you can
add notes in the PPT files for when to go to a poll).
example title: Mod2 Q
• Video -- include only a Share pod with the Chat pod. Maximize Share
pod so the video is viewable.
example title: Mod2 Video
• Collaboration -- at the end of a presentation, include
Weblinks, Pods, Video, Attendees, Chat, and possibly Share with some
follow-up steps for students after the session.
example title: Mod2 Follow-up
• Attendance -- include a dedicated Attendance Chat (separate from
Main Chat), Attendees pod, Camera/Video, and Q&A for final questions.
15. CHAT BASICS
• Transfer from layout to layout
• Change color
• Change size
• Email goes to yourself
• Forward on to Course Lead
16. ATTENDANCE
• Create new layout –
• Attendees, Camera, Q&A, Attendance chat
• Email Chat History (comes to you)
• Forward to Course Lead within 1 hour
19. PRESENTATION TRICKS AND TIPS
• Move forward or
backwards using
arrows
• Use show side bar
• Use notes feature to
see key things
• Audience cannot
see side bar
24. CLOSING ADOBE
• Leave the room using
• Exit Adobe Connect or
• X button of browser window
• DO NOT ‘END MEETING’
• Make sure everything is in
place
• When you exit stays on
layout
Use Enhanced should be unchecked because it can cause delays in soundOnly needs to be ran once in a room
Start SharingPreferencesCan pause the camera if doing screen share but have an image up
Find Clear ChatFind all content that is loadedNever hide a pod unless you opened oneIf you hide a pod you must go up to the pod menu and find it and put it back
The key to communication. You have to email the chat history of the Record Attendance Chat
You must open a pollClick the prepare when you are doneTo view which students have interacted click view votes
If you ever lose something and cannot find it from the pod menu you can look under share document and find it under uploaded content
After content is loaded you can manipulate the slides and move forward and backward. You have the option of using the show side bar feature to see the notes. This is important to make sure you cover all the material that is needed.
You can upload material on the fly or the best thing is to load it before you present. This is due to the time that it takes. You should always have it ready. You can upload something new or something that is found under uploaded content
Takes individual to destination. Not within Adobe. They must click on the link to get the browse to button enabled.
Anything you do in maintenance mode cannot be seen by presenters or participants. Allows you to update or clean-up when others are in the room. When done click wrench again.
It is important that you remember everything that you leave will remain there.