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WAOL Elluminate

WAOL Elluminate. A short introduction October 2008. What Is Elluminate?. Elluminate is powerful and easy-to-use web conferencing software that can be used for the following purposes, among others: Meetings Virtual Office Hours Live Instruction Asynchronous Content Development

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WAOL Elluminate

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  1. WAOL Elluminate A short introduction October 2008

  2. What Is Elluminate? • Elluminate is powerful and easy-to-use web conferencing software that can be used for the following purposes, among others: • Meetings • Virtual Office Hours • Live Instruction • Asynchronous Content Development • Tutoring Programs • Classroom Collaboration • Student/Parent Orientation • Remote Guest Speakers/Virtual Field Trips • Professional Development • Virtual Help Desk

  3. Elluminate Tools • Live voice through computer headset and mic (no need for a phone) • Live typed chat • Whiteboard • Voting and survey tools • Desktop sharing

  4. Elluminate sessions can be recorded and saved on Elluminate’s servers, and the saved sessions can be viewed by anyone who has the links.

  5. How to Get an Account • Every college has an Elluminate administrator—most likely the eLearning director. • It’s free for unlimited use. • Please take the free online moderator trainings before you ask for an account. • Part 1: Getting Started With Elluminate Live! For Moderators • Part 2: Next Steps With Elluminate Live! For Moderators • Part 3: Advanced Tools In Elluminate Live! For Moderators

  6. The live online training is the only way-- • to really experience the power of the tool. • to really learn how to use the tool. • to practice so that sessions in Elluminate go smoothly. • to see if computers and headsets are set up properly.

  7. To access the training • http://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/event/schedule?etn=training&eef=1 • The Elluminate sessions are FREE, they are offered frequently, and they are fun.

  8. How to Use a Virtual Office • Once you have taken the training, ask your local administrator for an account. • Use that account to create your own room • Any time you want to meet with one person or one hundred, just send them the URL to your room • Log into your room and start the meeting • You can record sessions if you like or plan them ahead of time

  9. Questions? • System Elluminate Administrator • Mark Carbon • mcarbon@sbctc.edu

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