Adobe Connect is a web conferencing application that offers a way to bridge the physical and virtual classroom space by using real-time audio and video, chat tools, and application and file sharing...

Virtual meeting spaces can be used for lectures, discussions, tutoring, collaborative workspace, and for a variety of real-time, interactive activities.

A Breeze meeting can be held anywhere a computer and Internet access is available, and meetings can be recorded for asynchronous access or review.

Factors Affecting the Quality of a Breeze Meeting

Many factors contribute to the technical quality of a Breeze Meeting experience. The quality of a Breeze Meeting, including VoIP audio, video, synchronization of pods and recording meetings, is subject to network (Internet and local) traffic. During times of heavy Internet traffic, a Breeze Meeting can experience latency (delay) in transmitting to or from the Breeze server, resulting in “choppy” audio or video, or slow display of content. 

The quality of a Breeze meeting broadcast is also dependent on the connection speed of the meeting host/presenter, and the connection speed of the participants.  The faster the connection the more optimal the meeting experience will be. Although Breeze meeting can be used with a dial-up modem connection, it is recommended that meeting Hosts/Presenters and Participants have at least a broadband connection (DSL, cable modem).  

Because Breeze meetings take place over the “commodity” Internet, IRT cannot guarantee Quality of Service (QoS). Breeze meetings and events are subject to network congestion and video and audio delays/dropouts are possible. 

What are some educational uses of Adobe Connect?

• Conduct meetings and/or office hours (on or off campus) via a chat session that could include audio, images, Web pages and PowerPoint files
• Present material to students who may not have been able to attend class; sessions can be recorded for later viewing
  "Bring in" outside experts or guest  lecturers into the classroom
• Small group collaboration on projects

 
Take a tour of Adobe Connect: http://www.adobe.com/acrobatconnectpro/ 

Get Started Using Adobe Connect:
Contact your Academic Technology Consultant/IRT Consultant  or ask to have them contact you via this online form.