Connect

Adobe Connect is a web-based communication tool that allows faculty and students to quickly and easily share presentations, desktops and other materials over the Internet using the familiar PowerPoint application and Adobe Flash format. Connect has robust collaboration tools for discussion, whiteboard and text chat.

Examples

Take a look at how RIT faculty have used Connect to engage and interact with students and facilitate collaboration among student groups.

• Group or Team Projects
• Guest Speaker *
• Lectures *
• Office Hours
• Online Tutoring
• Demonstrations and Trainings

*High Stakes Event. This type of course activity is considered to be a 'high stakes', which usually involves a larger group of participants and a combination of technologies. In order to insure that these sessions are a success, you must factor in some planning time before your first 'live' Connect event. Lecture or Guest Speaker activities through Connect sometimes integrate auditorium or classroom technologies such as screen projectors, podium microphones, and possibly, a video camera booth. The proper technical support staff who maintain this equipment and the room(s) should be involved in helping to make sure the room and your computer are "Connect" ready. If using the built-in audio feature (VoIP), you will also need to confirm that the classroom connection and the Internet connections of remote participants meet the Connect requirements and are working properly. In addition, you will want to be sure that all presenters (and any participants who will log into Connect) understand how to use the Connect tool. We strongly recommend doing a rehearsal to make sure audio and additional equipment being used is working properly.

For additional information on Connect preparation and requirements, download and refer to Best Practices .