Adobe+Connect

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Adobe Connect is a tool that provides options for effective virtual collaboration. It has the capability of real time audio, video, and text. Users are able to share their screen similar to web-ex. Webinars, elearning courses, and web conferencing are the most common learning experiences that take place on Adobe Connect.

I had very few challenges with the use of Connect. However, I would recommend completing a tutorial before trying it.



Adobe Connect is a tool that provides options for effective virtual collaboration. It has the capability of real time audio, video, and text. Users are able to share their screen similar to web-ex. Webinars, elearning courses, and web conferencing are the most common learning experiences that take place on Adobe Connect.

 I had very few challenges with the use of Connect. However, I would recommend completing a tutorial before trying it.

Here are some tutorials that are also helpful. [] Here is a FAQ site that will help answer questions regarding Adobe Connect [] Some of these are video tutorials. So make sure you have a good internet connection.

It is important that you read the requirements for Connect before you install it. I would also recommend that you purchase a good headset and microphone if you will be using it often. Not having the right equipment or system requirements will always present challenges.

This is a great tool for any university courses. It can really enhance online courses by providing a more synchronous environment. Students are able to present their work in an interactive real-time environment with their peers.

In my profession, Adobe Connect is used to bring geographically dispersed people together to solve problems, share processes, and construct solutions. This technology allows people who share the same or different functional skills to communicate using the Adobe interface to share presentations and technologies. It is also used as part of our college’s blended learning courses; this is combined with an LMS and instructor led training.

I do not see schools investing in this product for every classroom. However, one or two licenses for a school would be a reasonable and valuable investment. Teachers could request to use Adobe Connect as they do for computer or technology centers.

I can envision high school students interacting with students across the globe on collaborative projects on many common learning objectives. Teachers can also request professionals or SMEs to speak to their class using Connect. Adobe Connect is used by professionals in all fields and can be used in schools in all subjects.