Web Conferencing

What is this service?

Elluminate Live is a web conferencing tool where faculty and students can interact in an online environment in real time. For more detailed information click here.

Why is this service important or valuable faculty?

1. Provides a synchronous (real time) way for faculty to interact with and present material to their students.
2. Enables distance students to give a presentation to their class.
3. Can be used to record lectures and presentations for later viewing.

What are some exciting and useful capabilities of this service?

• Interactive whiteboard
• Direct messaging
• Two-way audio
• Application sharing
• Polling and quizzing
• Recording and playback of session
• Import PowerPoint slides
• Up to 35 concurrent users

How do I begin using this service?

Contact TLT to schedule a consultation to explore how Elluminate can work for you, or fill out the Elluminate request form to schedule your Elluminate session.
http://www2.kumc.edu/ir/tlt/elluminate/elluminaterequestform.htm

Additional Online Resources for this service:

1. Creative Uses of the Features in Elluminate Live!
   http://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/event/description?instance_id=1109
2. How to Use the Virtual Classroom for Effective Training Webinars:
   http://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/event/description?instance_id=1255
3. Full-Featured Web Conferencing Systems:
   http://www.innovateonline.info/index.php?view=article&id=45
4. E-Conferencing for Instruction: What Works?
   http://www.educause.edu/apps/eq/eqm06/eqm0646.asp

For more information about this service, contact Teaching & Learning Technologies (TLT) at 913-588-7107 or email tlt@kumc.edu.