5/30/2023 0 Comments Adobe connect.The Adobe website is very lacking and antiquated compared to the modernity of their new Connect platform. The favorite feature is definitely the customizable pods that allow a much needed dose of fun to be seamlessly integrated to any presentation and guarantees your audience isn't actually engaged and involved instead of "just there". While better end-to-end experiences for smoother video and audio are promised, it was really their easy to personalize stage that allows each presenter to design a shared experience to fit their needs for that particular meeting. ![]() Just a note to everyone getting ready to test the waters, it's easier to just dive in the deep end and download/trial Adobe Connect yourself than it is wade through their murky website's"how-to's" luckily for them, their new product stands for itself and Adobe Connect is a bright and pleasing addition to the the world of shared virtual/digital experiences.Īdobe Connect makes a colorful splash into the world of virtual meetings and "sharing from a distance", Adobe with their sharp design and cheery, colorful user-interface. It's got the crisp and modern flair of virtual platforms like Facebook video but includes the professionalism and high-caliber respect needed for companies and agencies seeking a legitimate and user-friendly experience for hosting educational content, e-learning and training, and all the customer relationship management solutions their little hearts can come up with. ![]() Opmerkingen: Adobe Connect is intuitive and pretty self-explanatory, which it would have to be to compete with the ubiquitousness of platforms like Zoom and Skype. Private messages cannot be seen by the host, allowing students to talk to each other without supervision creating a risk for bullying and off topic conversation, and while private messaging can be turned off in the main room, it cannot be in Breakout Rooms, and turning off private messaging makes it difficult to provide SPED support to students without drawing the attention of classmates. There is severely limited flexibility when it comes to learning options for a classroom, especially for creating interactive experiences, such as games or worksheets. When using link pods, one person clicking the link opens it on everyone else's computer. When screen sharing it is difficult to access the functionality of the room itself. PDF files require constant resizing to get to a point where they are readable, and often have lots of wasted dead space. The white board function is virtually unusable due to poor interface and inability to switch between functions smoothly. Inability to use presenter only area while in breakout rooms causes problems. The inability for more than one person to write in a notepod hinders collaboration. Most educational tools are locked behind a pay wall. Notepods don't even have the sort of text modification present even in e-mails or notepad programs, making them extremely limited in use in a classroom. Breakout rooms are an excellent tool for small group learning.īase functionality is extremely limited. Mobile apps allows for more diverse applications. The recording and attendance function make disseminating information easy. Downloadable apps allow for the potential for customization. ![]() Layout feature makes transitioning between different topics smoother. Allows for stable use of audio and visual communication with large groups. I can tell this is a program meant first and foremost as a tool for meetings, and I cannot endorse it as a regular digital classroom until some of the above issues are addressed. Opmerkingen: After using Adobe Connect for 3 years on a weekly basis, I have a appreciation for its potential as an educational tool, while a frustration with the severe limitations and lack of functionality.
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