Adobe+Acrobat+Connect+Pro+(Breeze)

=Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro (Breeze)=

Contributed by Carol E. Kubota

**Introduction**
Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro (Breeze) is a web conferencing software tool. It allows for web conferencing, eLearning, web seminars, and group meetings for and groups. There is quite an amount of information listed on their website. I chose to try it out for the eLearning environment which is of great interest to me. Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro offers classes where they are needed, when they are needed through self-paced courses. //**On time, Online, All of the time**//. I was able to try the software out with one of my classmates and we really learned a great deal about the software.

**Benefits**

 * Enables learners to connect and engage in interactive ways
 * Software includes comprehensive tools and features that extend beyond the brick and mortar of traditional classrooms
 * Allows the instructor to creates content that is easy to use
 * Helps students and teachers to work together in collaborative learning projects
 * Support tools are available for use by both the teachers and the students.

**Challenges**

 * Costs
 * Requires time for both the instructors and the learners to really understand how to put the software to full use.
 * Graphics created with Power Point on a Mac can not be uploaded directly.
 * Any files greater than 100 megabytes that are uploaded will fail during the upload process.
 * Mac users must install the Presenter Add-in to upload content.



**Application**
Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro allows for so many exciting learning opportunities to take place in the virtual classroom. The instructor sets up a time for all of the learners in the class to take part in the class topic. Learners can be put into groups called pods and have their own discussions about the topic. The Instructor can go from one pod to the other to listen, make comments, and observe the students. Instructors are able to give quizzes, surveys, and end the class with polls. Learners can access the class anytime after the class is over because the class is saved on the Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro site which is authored by the instructor. The learners also have the ability to speak during the class presentation. The instructor has the ability to turn off and on the microphones of all participants.

Class Objective
"Learners will demonstrate their ability to understand WHAT? content by actively participation in the live video conference, answering one question each and sharing it with others during the session."

**Example of Active Collaboration using Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro (Breeze)**
Click on the link below within the document. You will be able to see a complete Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro session which was used by the school district Clinton RESA to train instructors on how to create an e-portfolio. [|Creating your e-portfolio]

**Conclusion**
Adobe Acrobat Connect pro has many useful features for teaching e-Learning classes. The software provides resources for both instructors and learners. Online web seminars are also recorded with video and offered to all those who would like to learn more about using all of the aspects of the program. The software can be used for discussions, presentations, polling, quizzes, and surveys. The software is very convenient for both the students and instructors. There is a learning curve, but once the curve is conquered and the path is straightened it is apparent that the sun will shine brightly.

**Websites**
[|Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro (Breeze)] [|E-Learning Solution Benefits] [|Adobe Acrobat Pro Demo]