SPRING 2011 // ADOBE CONNECT

MOODLE PLUG-IN: HOST A CLASS

Adobe Connect Quick Reference Guide: http://connect.grok.lsu.edu
 
The Adobe Connect plug-in for Moodle allows you to create meetings as a Moodle course
activity. The benefit is that Adobe Connect will restrict participants to those in your course
roster, thus enabling you to adhere more closely to FERPA guidelines.
 Moodle Plug-in
 For more information, visit http://connect.grok.lsu.edu.
 Create a Meeting Using the Moodle Plug-in - article 15574.

To create a meeting in Moodle:

1. Click on the Turn editing on button in the upper right.

2. Click on the Add an activity drop-down menu and select Adobe Connect.
 Meeting 3. Fill in the Adobe Connect meeting title and Intro field. Select the Meeting type and
a Start and End time.
4. Click the Save and return to course button at the bottom.

 For more information, visit http://connect.grok.lsu.edu.

 Create a Meeting Using the Moodle Plug-in - article 15574.
Hosts control access and permissions to an Adobe Connect meeting. Meeting participants
have the least amount of default permissions and additional permissions can be granted, if
needed.
 Attendees
 For more information, visit http://connect.grok.lsu.edu.
 Manage Attendees - article 15115.
 Restrict Who May Enter a Meeting Room - article 15256.
 Attendee Status - article 15098.

Templates, layouts and pods extend the functionality of an Adobe Connect Meeting. A
template is a pre-designed meeting room which contains several default layouts. Layout is
simply the arrangement of po]ds within the meeting room.

 For more information, visit http://connect.grok.lsu.edu.

 Templates, Layouts  Templates, Layouts and Pods - article 14791.
and Pods  Poll Attendees - article 14848.
 Video in a Meeting - article 15443.
 Share Your Webcam (Hosts) - article 15335.
 Share My Screen, Documents or Whiteboard - article 15080.
 Request Screen Share from Attendee - article 15163.
 Assign Attendees to Breakout Rooms - article 14728.

Meetings conducted through Moodle can be recorded for future playback.

 Recording  For more information, visit http://connect.grok.lsu.edu.

 Record a Meeting - article 15273.

Information Technology Services: The Faculty Technology Center | Phone Number: (225)578-3375, Option 1 | E-mail: ftc@lsu.edu
GROK Website: http://grok.lsu.edu | You can search for the articles above by the article numbers. (Last updated: April 2011) 
SPRING 2011 // ADOBE CONNECT
MOODLE PLUG-IN: HOST A CLASS
Adobe Connect Quick Reference Guide: http://connect.grok.lsu.edu
 
Adobe Connect is an accessible application which can be used by those with disabilities -
such as mobility impairments, blindness and low vision. Accessibility features in Adobe
Connect enable people with disabilities to use the Meeting functionality as much as possible
 Keyboard Shortcuts without a mouse.

 For more information, visit http://connect.grok.lsu.edu for article 15175.

Once you become comfortable with the rudiments of Adobe Connect, you will want to refine
your use of this tool. Review Best Practices for Hosts article which identifies strategies to
 Best Practices for enhance your course.
Hosts
 For more information, visit http://connect.grok.lsu.edu for article 15321.

A document that contains answers to questions that are commonly asked by users. A
special category has been designated in the Connect portal of GROK to help you with your
 FAQs Adobe Connect needs.

 For more information, visit http://connect.grok.lsu.edu for Connect > FAQ

Policies, guidelines and terms of use have been put into place to ensure all university
faculty, staff and students are in compliance with the usage of Adobe Connect.
 Policies and
Compliance  For more information, visit http://connect.grok.lsu.edu.
 Best Practices for Accessibility – article 15268.
 FERPA – article 15229.
 Terms of Use – article 15260.

Information Technology Services: The Faculty Technology Center | Phone Number: (225)578-3375, Option 1 | E-mail: ftc@lsu.edu
GROK Website: http://grok.lsu.edu | You can search for the articles above by the article numbers. (Last updated: April 2011)