Acrobat.com is a combination of a cloud computing office suite, a wiki, and webinar software all in one. Acrobat.com is an Adobe shared workspace like a wiki; however, it has a few unique features. By default, the shared workplace is free, private, and does not have advertisements. You can access the feature if you have an Adobe login and password. Acrobat.com uses Flash, a platform for animation and interactivity. It includes a self-contained cloud computing office suite with a word processor (Buzzword), presentation software (Presentation), and spreadsheet software (Project Mgmt). The other unique feature is that it includes webinar software. The free version allows up to three connections. The webinar includes all of the standard webinar features, such as ability to invite others, video conferencing, audio, screen-sharing, remote control, and chat. The initial file size limitation is 100 MB. According to a CNET article, the file size is expected to be increased later.
I am pleasantly surprised to note that the file manager will accept file types other than Adobe. The resource is certainly worth exploring.
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Showing posts with label Webinar software. Show all posts
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Update on Free Online Webinar Service
Late yesterday afternoon, students in one of my online informatics classes met for face-to-face presentations. One of the students had to work and was not able to come to campus, but joined us virtually using the DimDim webinar web site.
Earlier in the day I scheduled the webinar to begin at 4 PM and emailed the distant student the URL for the Webinar site. She logged into the class when she got home and was able to watch all of the PowerPoint presentations and hear the classroom discussion audio with DimDim. She used the chat feature to make comments to the students after each presentation.
She had narrated her presentation using PowerPoint and emailed the file ahead of time for presentation during the face-to-face class.
The students did an awesome job with their projects and presentations!
Earlier in the day I scheduled the webinar to begin at 4 PM and emailed the distant student the URL for the Webinar site. She logged into the class when she got home and was able to watch all of the PowerPoint presentations and hear the classroom discussion audio with DimDim. She used the chat feature to make comments to the students after each presentation.
She had narrated her presentation using PowerPoint and emailed the file ahead of time for presentation during the face-to-face class.
The students did an awesome job with their projects and presentations!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Webinar Software
My research partners and I tested DimDim free webinar software this past week. We were especially interested in the desktop sharing function. The sound transmission within DimDim was problematic. When testing with a student there was a lag in sound. Although KF had a headset, we could not hear her speak. We ended up using the phone for audio and the software for work.
Desktop sharing is possible, but the user has to be able to download a 2MB file. If the user is working from a hospital behind a firewall, the app probably will not work.
MC was using her netbook and had difficulties, due to small screen size, with the view. She also had difficulties staying connected.
Clearly, commercial software is much more robust. As of now, I am hesitant to use DimDim with others who are not comfortable with technology.
Desktop sharing is possible, but the user has to be able to download a 2MB file. If the user is working from a hospital behind a firewall, the app probably will not work.
MC was using her netbook and had difficulties, due to small screen size, with the view. She also had difficulties staying connected.
Clearly, commercial software is much more robust. As of now, I am hesitant to use DimDim with others who are not comfortable with technology.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Webinar and Polling Software
I have been exploring the use of webinar and polling software for the past several months. Some of the grad students in the Integrating Technology in the Health Science Educator Role have not had any experience with webinar software. It is a concept that some of the informatics students had difficulty understanding, too.
Many of the colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia (USG) use Wimba; however, GCSU does not. I would like to use webinar software for:
Next, I explored using Poll Daddy software (http://polldaddy.com/ ). It could be useful for formative assessments for a lesson or course. So far, I have experimented with the use of polling software in email. My next step is to include it on a web site or this blog.
Many of the colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia (USG) use Wimba; however, GCSU does not. I would like to use webinar software for:
- Online course orientations
- Student "oral" class presentations
- Assissting one or more students who need guidance to resolve a technology issue
- Collaborate with students on course projects
- Online meetings
Next, I explored using Poll Daddy software (http://polldaddy.com/ ). It could be useful for formative assessments for a lesson or course. So far, I have experimented with the use of polling software in email. My next step is to include it on a web site or this blog.
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