Elluminate Live!

Elluminate is a web-based online conferencing application that enables globally dispersed learners and educators to learn, interact, exchange and construct knowledge online in real time.

At St. Edward's University, Elluminate is used by both traditional and online faculty to facilitate learning and instruction. Faculty members use Elluminate to deliver real time lectures and presentations; hold online office hours and review sessions; facilitate group discussions; and communicate with guest speakers around the world.

To request training and support for Elluminate, please contact Instructional Computing by emailing angelt@stedwards.edu

Elluminate Online Documentation & Tutorials: Online Tutorial

Roles and Responsibilities

I. Instructional Computing

• Provide Elluminate training and documents to faculty and students.
• Create Elluminate events and accounts for participants (faculty, students, and guest speakers).
• Provide technical assistance before and during Elluminate sessions.
• Provide headsets to faculty using Elluminate.
• Advise faculty on the possible use of Elluminate to support classroom activities and students’ learning.
• Setup class and faculty training at least two weeks before the Elluminate session.

II. Faculty (steps to request Elluminate use, account setup, training)

• Communicate with Instructional Computing on the needs to use Elluminate.
• Schedule and complete Elluminate training with Instructional Computing.
• Communicate with Instructional Computing on the setup of Elluminate events and accounts.
• Communicate with students on the expectations of Elluminate participation such as technical requirements and online session commitment.
• Contact Instructional Computing for consultation at least one month before the Elluminate session.

III. Students (equipment)

• Participate in Elluminate training.
• Purchase necessary equipment such as microphones, headphones, or headsets.
• Get training with the assistance of self-paced tutorials, the help desk, or Instructional Computing at least one week before the Elluminate session.

Example of a typical Elluminate setup

• Faculty access Elluminate from their PC & lead the session.
• Instructional Computing staff are enrolled in the session to provide technical assistance.
• Students access Elluminate from their home computers, using microphones and speakers, or headsets for audio interaction.
• Special arrangements may be requested in advance to accommodate students who need to access Elluminate on campus in a computer classroom. Scheduling is subject to staff and classroom availability.

Technical requirements

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