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Sunrise @ SI

1 Sunrise @ SI

Overview

The Sunrise @ SI is a series of online PD sessions held weekly on Thursday morning between 8:00 - 8:30 am using the Adobe Connect platform.

Registering your attendance

Attendance to join is open to all staff across the institute. If you wish to be reminded to join any of these sessions simply email your name to si.workforcedevelopment[@]tafensw.edu.au

If you would like to recieve SMS updates to receive notifications of upcoming sessions and reminders of session commencement register here

What you will need to join online

PC with a sound card and a headset to listen to the audio
Adobe Flash Installed (all TAFE, Sydney Institute computers have this installed)
Note: A number of staff computers have flash 7, the minimum requirement is flash 8. To find out which version you are running click here
Internet connection, ideally broadband such as adsl/cable

For more information on configuring your computer for a Connect Session see the detailed Adobe Configuration Guide

Headsets: What & where to buy?

Within Sydney Institute, the college bookshops now stock a cheap Verbatim USB VoIP headset Model # 41921 for $39.95 inc GST.

If you are located near Ultimo the MSY computer store sells USB headsets for around $30.

Harris Technology also stock a Verbatim's USB VoIP headset Model Number U5800 for around $35

If you want higher build quality and more comfort on your ears for those 1 hr plus online sessions then Logitech sell a wide range of good quality headsets typically priced from around $55 and above. These can be purcahsed from a wide range of computer hardware retailers such as Harris Technology or Dick Smith.

How to join online

To enter the Learning & Innovation Adobe Connect Online Conference Room click on the following url http://webconf.det.nsw.edu.au/wd/ It would be a good idea to be in the room for an audio check 1/2hr prior to the session commencing to do an audio check and familiarise yourself with the environment.

Even if you are a registered user in Adobe Connect click to enter in the Enter as a guest section and then simply type in a name you would like to use for the session

NOTE: In order that we can keep an accurate record of attendances use your full name when y ou enter the room.

Once in the room you should be able to view the presentation and hear the presenters. You can ask questions via the text chat area, moderators will ensure your question is put to the presenters.

We currently run professional development on the use of Adobe Connect in teaching and learning. Keep your eye on the program wiki page and the Learning & Innovation calendar to book in for a session.