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Adobe Connect for Web conferencing now available from the Tech Store

Friday, November 06, 2009


Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro licenses are now available from the DoIT Tech Store.  Adobe Connect is a high-end, feature-rich conference and distance education tool that provides conferencing features such as the ability to deliver PowerPoint presentations, conduct two-way interaction with others using a Webcam, and carry on chat sessions. It enables instructors to conduct classes or discussions and hold office hours online.  Researchers and administrators can meet with colleagues, donors, and job applicants in private "meeting rooms," saving on travel expenses.  Acrobat connect pro

In the event of widespread illness on campus, Adobe Connect could play an important role in delivering instructional services and maintaining essential University operations.

UW-Madison instructors will be able to obtain an Adobe Connect license at no charge for use in a timetable course. For researchers and administrative staff, Adobe Connect will cost $140 for an annual license (the cost is prorated monthly through June 30 of each year). Full support is available from the DoIT Help Desk, including a set of DoIT KnowledgeBase documents and Web tutorials, available at kb.wisc.edu/connect.

Here's how to get Adobe Connect:

For instructors of timetable courses:
  • Order Adobe Connect online from the DoIT Tech Store here.
  • Click on the Request Form link to complete the online form. 
  • Staff from DoIT Academic Technology will obtain Connect for you and work with you to activate it.
For researchers and administrators:
  • Purchase Adobe Connect from the DoIT Tech Store here.
  • Tech Store staff will work with you to activate Connect.  Turnaround time is two to three business days.
For more information on Connect, send an email to licensing@doit.wisc.edu.