Adobe Connect is a web-conferencing/meeting tool that offers chat, audio, and video communications. There is usually one presenter that appears with video, and the group uses audio to communicate. The tool may also be used for team discussions and presentation tool where there is no instructor present.

Adobe Connect does not require you to download any type of software.   Simply go to http://connect.edonline.sk.ca/

Credentials:  username – your northwest email address

                      Password – if unknown use the “forgot my password link” to create a new one.

Getting Started with Adobe Connect

1.  Become familiar with Adobe Connect Pro by going through the overview at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatconnectpro/demo/
2.  Go to http://test.connect.edonline.sk.ca

1. The URL above will test four key areas; that you have a supported version of Flash installed, that you can connect to the Connect Pro server, a speed test to the Connect Pro server (and the equivalent speed result is displayed e.g. LAN speed) and that you have the Adobe-Connect add-in installed.  If the addin is not installed please do so.  This only has to be done once. 

2. With these tests complete (and any missing plugins installed, you are ready to log into your meeting.  Remember that you will need supported versions of both the Flash and Adobe-Connect plugins installed.  The test URL listed above will verify the necessary plugins for you (and provide links to download them if they are missing from your computer).

3.  Check out the Adobe Connect environment – Enter:  http://connect.edonline.sk.ca/  Note:  you may be asked to install an Adobe Connect add-in software.  Please do so.  This only has to be done once.  Try raising your hand, sharing your screen, writing a note.  To test your audio:

1. make sure your headset is connected to the computer (note:  a headset works better than a webcam with built in mic)

2. click the meeting menu, "manage my settings", audio setup wizard.

3. go through all 5 steps to make sure your microphone and speakers work.

4. To test your audio, press and hold the "talk" button in the bottom left corner of the screen; let go of the button and stop talking.  To use handsfree mode (not recommended for any more than 2 people), click and hold the padlock button next to the talk button.  NOTE: Be sure to click the Allow button in the popup window in order to allow the computer to use your mic.   There will have to be someone else in the room for you to get a true sense of whether your audio works or not. Maybe you could arrange to have another student in the course go in the practice room with you.

Helpful Hints

     1.  You are encouraged to use a hard wired internet connection for more reliability.  DO NOT use wireless if possible.  Also, Adobe Connect will not work with dial-up Internet (modem 

Overview of the Meeting Module of Acrobat Connect: 

https://seminars.adobeconnect.com/_a227210/acpmeetingoverview/