ADOBE

=ADOBE connect (also known as Adobe Connect Pro).= This service application was introduced to support those schools (teachers and students) wishing to be involved in "online" learning without using video conferencing equipment and the Ministry of Education Video and audio conferencing bridge (referred to as "the bridge"). Adobe Connect (Pro) is a web based conferencing software package that incorporates a variety of applications. The Ministry of Education holds a license for up to 200 live meetings.

1.0 Purpose
This service is available to clusters or schools wishing to participate in e-Learning without access to video conferencing hardware and organisations, clusters or individuals wishing to use web based conferencing to further develop the teaching or learning capability of New Zealand teachers or students. E.g. The virtual Professional Development programme for teachers in the Cantatech, Aroneki and Westland clusters or the virtual primary school language trials. A secondary purpose is to allow the Ministry of Education to run training sessions for school administration through the EADMIN programme

2.0 Access
Access to Adobe Connect is by way of authorisation from the Manager Innovations, e-Learning or his/her nominee.

In the first instance contact Eddie Reisch (eddie.reisch@minedu.govt.nz).

For those interested in using Adobe Connect in conjunction with EADMIN. Contact Lesley Hoskin (lesley.hoskin@minedu.govt.nz)

This service is available on a 24/7 basis all year.

3.0 Process
If access to Adobe Connect is granted, an email acknowledgment will be received. The email will provide log in details. The email will identify whether the user has either "author" rights or is a "meeting" host.

The "log in" details will remain current for the calendar year it is granted. In December of that year access will be reviewed and evaluated. Following this review a decision will be made whether to re-new the log in details for a further calendar year will be made