On December 23rd 2013, RIT's Adobe Connect server will be updated to version 9.1.
See details below
What is Adobe Connect?
Adobe Connect is a web-based communication tool that allows faculty and students to collaborate over the internet in real-time.
See the related Teaching Elements Guide to Adobe Connect for more details on instructional uses and the pedagogical basis of realtime web conferencing.
Faculty Quick Links
Student Quick Links
On December 23rd 2013, RIT's Adobe Connect server will be updated to version 9.1
Connect will be offline on December 23rd, and will return to service on December 24th.
Version 9.1 is a major upgrade that includes the following feature updates:
Share Pod
- Users now have the zoom options easily accessible to them for a better viewing experience for screen sharing.
- There is a new option for meeting Presenters to move all Participants to full screen mode when starting a screen-share session.
Video
- A highlighted frame displays around the speakers video feed so participants can easily identify who is talking. This option is configurable by the meeting hosts.
- Widescreen aspect ratio option is configurable by the meeting hosts.
Poll Pod
- A new short answer poll option increases flexibility in administering polls. Meeting hosts can now also see participants who have not yet voted in the View Votes tab in the poll pod.
Attendee List
- Active speaker appears at the top of the list
Recordings
- Public access recordings can be passcode protected
A detailed overview of the update, as well as What's New sessions for interested instructors will be forthcoming.
Please direct any questions to Teaching Learning Support at tlsupport@rit.edu or http://www.rit.edu/tls/contact.
Academic Technology Support
The Wallace Center
Phone: 585-475-2551 (Press 2)
Email: online@rit.edu
Hours of Operation and Instant Messenger contact: http://wallacecenter.rit.edu/tls/contact/
