Elluminate

toc =Elluminate Training Resources= Resources to help you discover, learn and use the Elluminate web conferencing tool.

What is Elluminate?
Elluminate is powerful and easy-to-use web conferencing software that can be used for the following purposes, among others:
 * Meetings
 * Virtual Office Hours
 * Live Instruction
 * Asynchronous Content Development
 * Tutoring Programs
 * Classroom Collaboration
 * Student/Parent Orientation
 * Remote Guest Speakers/Virtual Field Trips
 * Professional Development
 * Virtual Help Desk
 * For more ideas read this great whitepaper from Elluminate on** [|**the top ten ways of using Elluminate**]**.** (External Link)

Elluminate sessions can be pre-loaded using Elluminate Plans. They can be recorded and saved on Elluminate’s servers, and the saved sessions can be viewed by anyone who has the links. Elluminate Publish allows users to move content off Elluminate and save on another server. In addition, next year Elluminate will be integrated with ANGEL.

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Hardware requirements
Pentium III 500 MHz processor or faster 128 MB RAM Windows 98/ME/2000/XP 20 MB free disk space Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset 28.8 Kbps or higher Internet connection
 * Windows:**

Mac OS 9, Mac OS X 10.1 or later G3 233 MHz or better 64 MB RAM for OS 9, and; 128 MB RAM for OS X and above 20 MB free disk space Stuffit Expander Soundcard with speakers and microphone or headset 28.8 Kbps or higher Internet connection
 * MAC:**


 * Headset: (recommended)**

Elluminate allows meeting moderators and participants to use a microphone for discussion and communications. While you can use the built-in microphone and speaker on your computer it is **highly recommended** that you use headphones for listening at the minimum. The reason is that your computer's built-in microphone will pick up the audio coming from your speakers. The best solution for microphone/speakers is to use the all-in-one headset microphone combo. The Title III grant purchased these headsets and has them available for Elluminate users. Please contact Eric Waterkotte or Vicki Sievert if you would like one of the headsets for your own Elluminate use. ==

**Software Requirements**
There are three steps for joining an Elluminate //Live!// session. Follow the information in the “First Time Users” section of our [|Support page]. (external site)
 * This page will indicate if you have Java installed. If you do not, follow the instructions to install Java.
 * Click on the link to join the Configuration Room. This will test your connection and allow you to configure your audio.
 * Review additional materials to learn about Elluminate //Live!//

Network Connection Requirements
Elluminate Live requires a 28.8 Kbps or higher Internet connection. So **YES**, Elluminate Live works over dial-up.

For more information
If you would like to learn more about Elluminate //Live!//, you can access several resources for first time users as well as further details about installation and answers to frequently asked questions from our [|Self Help Portal]. (external site)

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How can I check to see if my computer is ready?
The Elluminate website contains a system configuration check utility which will determine if the computer you are using is ready for Elluminate. Go to the [|Elluminate System Check page] (external site) to see if your computer is ready. In "Step 2" on the system check page you will see a link to the Elluminate configuration room which will give you an actual Elluminate room where you can verify that you are ready to use Elluminate.

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How much does it cost?
Elluminate is completely free for Peninsula College to use. Yes, that means it costs $ 0.00 for instructors and students to use Elluminate.

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When can I start using it?
You can start using Elluminate as a participant anytime you like, simply go to the Ellumiate Configuration Room to test your system out. We are now offering two opportunities each week for you to participate and practice using Elluminate. To participate, complete the steps listed under the section below titled I have been invited to a meeting in Elluminate, how to I get started as a participant?

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Do you need high-speed internet access?
Elluminate Live requires a 28.8 Kbps or higher Internet connection. So NO, Elluminate Live does not require a high-speed Internet connection.

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How do I participate in my first meeting?
If you have been invited to a meeting or working session hosted in Elluminate, you will want to complete the V10 Participant Training available on Elluminate's Training site (see links below). We recommend that you complete the Participant Orientation training first. If you need a headset please contact Eric Waterkotte ewaterkotte@pencol.edu or Vicki Sievert vsievert@pencol.edu. Below is a list of links to help you get started as a participant:
 * 1) Check to make sure your computer is ready for Elluminate (click the link to the left or visit: @http://www.elluminate.com/Support)
 * 2) Online Orientation (5-10 minute self paced)
 * 3) Participant Orientation (5 minute interactive session)
 * 4) Elluminate Live! Quick Reference Guide for Participants (.pdf) - This is a great resource to print out and have available during Elluminate sessions.

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How do I get my own meeting space so I can start moderating meetings?
Peninsula College is already set up to create our own Elluminate virtual meeting spaces! However; we need to ensure that all users requesting meeting spaces have completed the basic moderator training modules. To complete the minimum training requirements you can either attend the live online trainings listed on Elluminate's training website or you can watch the recorded trainings listed below. Once you have completed one of the the moderator training please contact Vicki Sievert or Eric Waterkotte so that your user account and virtual meeting space can be setup

The first option for moderator training is to attend live online training modules. Sign up on the Elluminate's training website. If you elect to do live online training pease complete the following trainings before moderating meetings:
 * Live Online Moderator Training**
 * Part 1: Getting Started With Elluminate Live! For Moderators
 * Part 2: Next Steps with Elluminate Live! For Moderators

If you are having difficulty attending one of the Live training sessions or you just cannot wait for the scheduled training sessions you can begin learning how to moderate Elluminate sessions using the recorded moderator training modules available on the Elluminate Live! V10 Training and Documentation for Moderators page. The best training to start with is the training titled //"Getting Started with Elluminate V10 for Moderators"// Here are a few additional recommended modules to watch:
 * Recorded Moderator Training**
 * Using Chat
 * Loading Whiteboard Content
 * Using Application Sharing
 * Using Breakout Rooms
 * Using File Transfer
 * Using Polling

For a more complete list of recorded training and resources for moderators please visit the Elluminate Live! V10 Training and Documentation for Moderators page.

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Elluminate Learning Community Sessions?
Come practice and learn new tricks with Elluminate

To join the Tuesday sessions hosted by Ann Garnsey-Harter at Shoreline Community College, click on the following link anytime between 2 and 3pm. [] Enter your first name, last name and leave the password field blank to enter the room.
 * 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2-3pm**

Tuesday Session Recordings
 * Watch one of the recorded sessions** **from last year's learning community**
 * To access a complete list of links for all the Tuesday session recordings use the links below.**

rss url="http://feeds.delicious.com/v2/rss/ewaterkotte/Elluminate-Show%26Tell-Recordings?count=15" link="true" number="10" If you would like to subscribe to the feed of recordings using your own reader or would like to embed the feed on your webpage use the following link. [|Subscribe to the RSS feed for all Tuesday session recording links]. (This is a great way to have the latest recording links sent straight to your favorite RSS reader like Google Reader)

If you would like to start moderating your own Elluminate sessions please see the next section on getting your own meeting space below.

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How do I get more information?
Elluminate provides a wealth of training content for you to use at your own pace when you are ready to learn. We strongly recommend that all users go through the participant orientation via Elluminate's training site. For those of you that want to use Elluminate to hold your own virtual meeting sessions, we strongly recommend that you take the following training (Elluminate moderator training) before you start leading your own Elluminate sessions. The three modules you need to complete are (for more moderator training options please visit the Elluminate Live V10 Moderator Training and Documentation for Moderators page.
 * Part 1: Getting Started With Elluminate Live! For Moderators (click here to find a session and sign up)
 * Part 2: Next Steps with Elluminate Live! For Moderators (click here to find a session and sign up)

The Elluminate training sessions are FREE, they are offered frequently and are quite fun so don't be shy

For end-user technical support
Vicki Sievert (x6272) vsievert@pencol.edu, Peninsula College's Distance Learning Coordinator, is the local administrator for Elluminate at Peninsula College during regular business hours.

Presidium provides 24/7 help desk support for Elluminate end-users. For information about contacting Presidium helpdesk, go to WAOL's help desk information page: https://www.waol.org/general_info/help_desk.aspx, by calling 866-388-8674 x2 or by emailing support@elluminate.com


 * NOTE:** The purchased 24x7 support is NOT to be used for setting up computers with headsets, downloading Java, or learning to use Elluminate. For assistance with any of these items either go to to Elluminate's [|Self Help Portal] or contact Vicki Sievert x6272 (vsievert@pencol.edu)**

If you would like to learn more about Elluminate //Live!//, you can access several resources for first time users as well as further details about installation and answers to frequently asked questions from our [|Self Help Portal]. (external site)

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