Connect http://blog.case.edu/connect/ en-us Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:20:52 EST Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:20:52 EST paul.heidelman@case.edu paul.heidelman@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 Camera Reviews http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/07/08/camera_reviews Again, the five cameras reviewed were: Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks Logitech QuickCam Communicate MP Microsoft... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/07/08/camera_reviews webcams Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:20:52 EST
  • Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks
  • Logitech QuickCam Deluxe for Notebooks
  • Logitech QuickCam Communicate MP
  • Microsoft LifeCam VX-3000
  • Microsoft LifeCam VX-5000

Installing the software for these cameras was very easy. All the Logitechs used Logitech Webcam Software with Vid version 1.0, and all the Microsofts used Microsoft LifeCam 2.07. Both Vista and XP were tested. Once the respective programs were installed, the three Logitechs could all work and the two Microsofts could both work. Although the software installation took a long time (about ten minutes each), they were very straightforward and easy to understand.

When installing the Logitech Webcam Software, the Quickcam models were incorrectly read as "incompatible." This should be ignored, because they work just fine with the Logitech Webcam Software.

Here are some sample video stills and images to give you an idea of the clarity. Please note that the two Quickcam for Notebooks and LifeCam VX-3000 only have manual focus, so your results may vary.
]]> Camera Comparison http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/30/camera_comparison Here are some popular camera models that will work with Adobe Connect. Manufacturer Logitech Logitech Logitech Microsoft Microsoft Model QuickCam... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/30/camera_comparison webcams Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:47:53 EST Here are some popular camera models that will work with Adobe Connect.

Manufacturer Logitech Logitech Logitech Microsoft Microsoft
Model QuickCam QuickCam Deluxe QuickCam Communicate MP LifeCam VX-3000 LifeCam VX-5000
OS Windows 2000, XP, Vista Windows 2000, XP, Vista Windows XP, Vista Windows XP (SP2), Vista Windows XP (SP2), Vista
Support/Stand Clip Clip Bendable Stand Stand Bendable Stand
Features RightSound™ Technology RightSound™ Technology, ightLight™ Technology RightSound™ Technology, ightLight™ Technology High Definition, Automatic Face Tracking World-Class VGA Optics, Fun Flexible Design
]]> Download Add-In http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/30/download_addin Acrobat Connect Add-in allows meeting presenters and hosts to share their screen, control other users' screens, and upload their files... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/30/download_addin Setup Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:52:38 EST Acrobat Connect Add-in allows meeting presenters and hosts to share their screen, control other users' screens, and upload their files to meetings. There is an add-in available for users on computers running the Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

Audience:

  • Meeting Administrators

  • Seminar Administrators

  • Event Administrators

Install



]]> What is web conferencing? http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/what_is_web_conferencing Web conferencing is a system for conducting meetings or presentations in real-time over the internet. Each participant in the conference... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/what_is_web_conferencing FAQ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:13:19 EST Web conferencing is a system for conducting meetings or presentations in real-time over the internet. Each participant in the conference uses a computer to connect to the server hosting the conference, and has access to communication tools that foster interaction.

]]> What is Adobe Connect? http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/what_is_adobe_connect Adobe Connect is a web conferencing system. Using an interface built on the Flash player, it integrates several tools into... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/what_is_adobe_connect FAQ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:11:30 EST Adobe Connect is a web conferencing system. Using an interface built on the Flash player, it integrates several tools into an online meeting room, including video conferencing, live polling, chat, whiteboards, desktop sharing, and file sharing. These tools can be used in any combination to facilitate the meeting you wish to hold.

]]> What would I use Adobe Connect for? http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/what_would_i_use_adobe_connect_for Adobe Connect can host live, interactive meetings; serve as a forum for presentations; or act as a video conferencing system.... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/what_would_i_use_adobe_connect_for Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:10:05 EST Adobe Connect can host live, interactive meetings; serve as a forum for presentations; or act as a video conferencing system. Connect can be a valuable tool for collaboration, allowing many people to be in conference without requiring them to leave the resources of their offices. Connect also streamlines scheduling and automates invitations to meetings, making the task of setting up a meeting much easier.

]]> What do I need to use Adobe Connect? http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/what_do_i_need_to_use_adobe_connect In order to use Adobe Connect you will need a browser, the Flash Player plug-in, and an internet connection.... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/what_do_i_need_to_use_adobe_connect FAQ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:09:29 EST In order to use Adobe Connect you will need a browser, the Flash Player plug-in, and an internet connection.

]]> Who can use Adobe Connect? http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/who_can_use_adobe_connect Adobe Connect is currently available as an open beta system to members of ITS. After May 1, anybody who has... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/who_can_use_adobe_connect FAQ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:08:40 EST Adobe Connect is currently available as an open beta system to members of ITS. After May 1, anybody who has a Case network ID and password can use Adobe Connect. The system is limited to 40 concurrent users.

]]> If I have questions, who do I contact for technical support? http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/if_i_have_questions_who_do_i_contact_for_technical_support You may find answers in the “How-To Tutorials” this FAQ. Answers can also be found in the Adobe Connect's built-in... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/if_i_have_questions_who_do_i_contact_for_technical_support FAQ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:05:40 EST You may find answers in the “How-To Tutorials” this FAQ. Answers can also be found in the Adobe Connect's built-in Help, accessible within any Connect meeting by clicking on the Help entry in the menu bar across the top of the window. If you still encounter technical difficulty using the Adobe Connect system, please submit your questions to connect@case.edu. Someone will contact you within 48 hours.

]]> What is the web address for Adobe Connect? How do I access Adobe Connect? http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/what_is_the_web_address_for_adobe_connect_how_do_i_access_adobe_connect The web address for Adobe Connect is http://connect.case.edu. You will need to log in with your Case Network ID and... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/what_is_the_web_address_for_adobe_connect_how_do_i_access_adobe_connect FAQ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:02:28 EST The web address for Adobe Connect is http://connect.case.edu. You will need to log in with your Case Network ID and password.

]]> Does Adobe Connect interface with Blackboard? http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/does_adobe_connect_interface_with_blackboard Adobe Connect does not interface seamlessly with Blackboard, but it is possible to use Blackboard’s external link option to add... http://blog.case.edu/connect/2009/06/25/does_adobe_connect_interface_with_blackboard FAQ Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:52:53 EST Adobe Connect does not interface seamlessly with Blackboard, but it is possible to use Blackboard’s external link option to add links to Adobe Connect meetings that students and instructors can access from Blackboard. To add a link to an Adobe Connect meeting to a Blackboard course site, an instructor or TA in the Blackboard site must have the URL of an existing meeting.

The Adobe Connect meeting must be created, using the “Create: New Meeting” link on your Connect home page. When entering the meeting information, be sure to set the meeting start time far enough in the future that it will not disappear before you are done with it. If you plan, for example, to meet regularly in Adobe Connect throughout the semester, you should set the start time to a date after the end of the semester. This will enable you to create a persistent meeting that can contain course-relevant content throughout the duration of the course.

Meeting access can be restricted to registered users and accepted guests or opened to anybody who has the meeting URL. Until a member of the Case community signs into Adobe Connect, they cannot be added to a meeting as a registered user, so you may find it useful to leave access open until everybody in the course has signed into Adobe Connect and then accessed the meeting.

Tips:
- When creating your Adobe Connect meeting, you can specify a custom URL for your meeting room that can correspond to your Blackboard course name or ID if you choose.
- You can set the language of the room to German, English (the default), Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese and Korean.
- It is helpful, but not necessary, for the course instructor to also be the meeting host.

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