webinars for researchers

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: tmb10@le.ac.ukThese slides on Slideshare tbirdcymru