Instructional Technology
Elluminate: for live web-based teaching
Elluminate is a web-based tool that allows participants to meet in a virtual classroom.
Features include:
- Full teleconferencing abilities (audio and video)
- Chat
- Virtual whiteboard with tools
- Application sharing - share desktops
- Record your class for later playback
- Easy to use links for course access
- Polling options for quick and easy feedback - like a clicker
- Breakout rooms for team collaboration
Getting Started for Faculty
How to Setup an Elluminate Live! Session Video - Link to PDF Version
(Click the FULL SCREEN button on the right bottom corner to make the movie larger)
Running a Session as a Moderator (Instructor)
The link below is one you will find essential if you are using Elluminate Live! for the first time as a moderator. There are more tutorials HERE.
How to be a Moderator in Elluminate Live! This link will open an actual RECORDED Elluminate Live! Session. It may take up to 30sec.
Required equipment/software:
- Computer
- Internet connection (broadband)
- Noise canceling headset with microphone - can be ordered through the bookstore if you wish. (the internal computer mic and speakers will cause excessive noise and echo problems but can be used)
- Current version of Java
How to get your students up to speed on using Elluminate.
The link below shows students how to best navigate an Elluminate Live Session. There are more tutorials HERE.
How a Student Navigates an Elluminate Live Session This link will open an actual RECORDED Elluminate Live Session. It may take up to 30sec.
How do students connect to a scheduled Elluminate Live! Session?
Instructors should send a link to all students participating in the class. The student will access the Elluminate session via a student/participant link. Elluminate Sessions are scheduled in Angel, but the actual class session takes place outside of Angel. Elluminate is a web-based virtual classroom. Once the student is online and has opened their browser (ex. Firefox), use the link sent by the instructor to begin the Java program and open the virtual classroom window.
A good tip is to always run the Audio Wizard from the tools menu to ensure the sound is good.
Tech Support for Students: Elluminate Helpdesk: http://support.elluminate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=2653