Getting Started

BU Connect is user-friendly. Read and follow the “Getting Started” instructions to review everything you need to do to start meeting and collaborating on the web. Please contact Telecommunications at 617-353-2097 with any questions.

Screen-Share Method

Overview

As a first-time web conferencing host, you should take a few preparatory steps to assure a smooth, professional meeting with your colleagues. This guide explains what you should consider before every session.

  1. Audio for your conference If any conference participants are to join through telephone or cell phone, (rather than through a PC headset and speakers/microphone) you must also reserve an audio conference bridge through Telecom. Per-minute charges for each participant may apply.
  2. Schedule with Telecom For the web conference, obtain the pass code and URL for acrobat.com. If necessary, obtain the reservation for the audio bridge.
  3. Run the Settings tests on your computer at the acrobat.com site.
  4. Outline your meeting on the Adobe Site.
  5. Send out the invitations.
  6. Familiarize yourself with the Adobe Palette (Pods) and the host controls.
  7. Practice opening your conference document on the computer using the Screen-Share method.
  8. Conduct the Conference.