Adobe Connect Community

A small group meeting involves roughly 3-6 people communicating and/or collaborating. It is more complex than a one on one meeting, but can still feature moderately intuitive communication.

Level of Expertise

• Level 2: Intermediate (see Level 2: Intermediate under Hosting Meetings -> Levels of Expertise)

Examples

• Peer editing
• Group presentation
• Group brainstorming/planning
• Dissertation defense
• Small group meetings

Meeting Activities

• All Attendees broadcast audio and video
• Display files in the Share pod
• Whiteboard collaboration
• Note pods for notes and collaboration
• Use File Share pod to distribute files

Opportunities

• Participation using audio / video is viable with a small group.
• In groups of two and three, communication in Adobe Connect is straightforward.
• In larger groups, participants can take turns being in control of the interface for presentation and having active audio/video.

Limitations

• Requires participants to have some level of comfort with the Adobe Connect interface OR
• An experienced moderator and a technical support person are needed to talk people through the process of uploading PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• All presenters have control over the Adobe Connect interface. This can create chaos! (See Case Study 3.)
• The larger the group, the more structure and support required.
• All Attendees need a minimum of a wired high speed DSL connection in order to fully participate
• All Attendees need a headset with a microphone to avoid audio problems

Roles/Permissions

• Meeting Leader: Host
• Attendees: Hosts or Presenters

Connection Speed

• All users: High speed, wired Internet connection

Support considerations

• Technical support -- Attendees may need assistance getting audio and video broadcast started
• Chat monitor -- if all Attendees aren't able to broadcast audio
• Meeting moderator -- depending on the size of the meeting