elluminate+chat+trial

=Elluminate chat environment trial=

this is the information about a trial of the elluminate chat environment

Elluminate is a chat environment specially designed for education. We currently have a free trail period with them to test the environment and see if it might work in the future. The final decision will be a university wide decision but our feedback will be vital.

Elluminate is a java application you simply click the link below and it will download the free application. The first time it takes a few minutes to download but after that it is much quicker.

IMPORTANT If you are connecting in an office you may need to check that your computer will allow a java application to download, it is safe but some IT people can be very restrictive on what you can do.

Click this link to connect to Elluminate: http://uk.elluminate.com/join_meeting.html?meetingId=1210683639018

You can click here to follow an online tutorial of the chat environment: https://www.elluminate.com/support/docs/8.0/participant.jsp

When Ellumniate has loaded you will be asked for a username and password

you need to check the email I sent you for the details

=A few basics=

1. headphones really help in using voice and video, you DON'T need expensive headphones with microphones, just basic iPod style headphones will reduce any feedback in the sound

2. highly recommended is to run the Audio Setup Wizard every time you connect. Go to the 'Tools' menu, then 'Audio' and then 'Audio Setup Wizard'. This will help you get the right levels for the sound.

3. Elluminate allows up to 6 people to speak at the same time. Obviously we need a clear protocol for this otherwise the sound will be confusing. Therefore if you want to make a voice contribution please 'raise your hand' first. If you have a look around Elluminate you will see on the top left and button where you can 'raise your hand'.

This is a trial and we will adapt this as we see how it works.