Adobe Connect & Audacity Mary Anderson, Director of Career Services Dina Clabaugh, Career Counselor Adobe Connect What is this new geekery? How to create a presentation/meeting. Resume presentation demonstration. Wrap-up and discussion. What is Adobe Connect? Software used to create information and general presentations, online training materials, web conferencing, learning modules, and user desktop sharing. The product is entirely Adobe Flash based. All meeting rooms are organized into 'pods'; with each pod performing a specific role (i.e. chat, whiteboard, note, etc.). Has had a number of name changes - ormerly Presedia Publishing System, Macromedia Breeze, and Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro What did we do? Health Information Management major seminar course – switched from hybrid to on-line Presented on resume writing and provided resume critique session Presented on Interviewing and Personal Branding Completed on-campus training, completed webinar, utilized on-line resources How to create a presentation/meeting. Think of it this way…. Adobe Connect Traditional Classroom Create a meeting Go to a classroom to present Create Layouts Tools you typical use in a presentation (PowerPoint, handouts) Layout - Presentation Your PowerPoint Layout - Lobby Introductions Layout – Polls Questions you may ask class Layout – Chat or Q/A Questions and answers with class Quick Tips Plan on two presenters to host your first time – one to host and present material and one to field questions and troubleshoot technology Keep first presentation simple Wear headset for best sound Think about tips you give for phone interviews – much of this applies (remove distractions, keep up your energy, check-in more often!) Presenting without visual feedback can be challenging! Quick Tips Google Chrome is not recommended Plan time to have participants checks audio Generally presenters don’t leave webcam on – consider at beginning and end only Consider options for individuals with disabilities First time you utilize you will need to install an adobe connect add-in Remember to start your recording Remember to check your audio anytime you switch layouts Let’s Take A Look https://cssac.css.edu/careerservices How might we use in future? Job Fair Prep Sessions Extended Site Presentations Other On-line Programs Resources Getting Started with Adobe Connect Visual Quick List for Hosts Visual Quick List for Participants Overview of Adobe Connect Audacity Wrap-up and discussion. Thank you! Mary Anderson, Director of Career Services Dina Clabaugh, Career Counselor .