Virtual Round Table Web Conference

FAQs Frequently Answered Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hashtag for this conference?
Where do I find the conference program?
How do I sign up for the conference?
How do I sign up for a workshop?
How do I enter a virtual classroom?
Can I ask questions and interact with the speaker and other participants?
What can I do if a session is full?
Will the sessions be recorded?
Can I get a certificate?
What is the difference between attending Adobe Connect or Livestream?
What are the system requirements for Adobe Connect?
What are the system requirements for the Livestream?
Do I need to install software?
Can I attend the web conference via mobile device?
Can I attend individual presentations or do I have to attend the whole conference?
Do I need a microphone or a webcam to attend?



What is the hashtag for this conference?
The Twitter hashtag is #vrtwebcon. You can search for this expression (#vrtwebcon) on Twitter https://twitter.com/search and Twitter will display all of the messages with this hashtag.

Where do I find the conference program?
The conference program can be found under the tab [PROGRAM (GMT)

How do I sign up for the conference?
Simply by signing up on this NING site. This way you will receive notifications about the program and will stay informed of all the conference activities.

How do I sign up for a workshop?
YoDue to limited seating in the case of workshops, we may ask you to sign up at the following Eventbrite page http://vrtwebcon2018.eventbrite.com. Details instructions on how to join this workshop and how to prepare for it will be sent to you.

How do I enter a virtual meeting room?
All of the sessions take place in Adobe Connect and will be livestreamed on Youtube.  Additionally there will be session in Second Life, OpenSim, Minecraft, SineSpace and other virtual worlds. Please check the program for links to those.

http://lancelot.adobeconnect.com/virtual-round-table  and the livestream is here http://www.youtube.com/user/letstalkonlinedotcom/live

Can I ask questions and interact with the speaker and other participants?
You can always type your questions and comments in the text chat and if you would like to speak, then you simply request the mic. Please keep in mind, that many of the presenters are new to Adobe Connect and might not be able to read the text chat whilst presenting. Our moderators are at hand to make sure your questions and your comments are forwarded to the guest speakers and will bring them to his or her attention. If you want to speak in private with the moderator or with other participants, you can use private text chat. This private text chat is not viewed by anyone else but you and the person whom you are chatting to (this is different in Blackboard Collaborate, where all private text chat is seen by room moderators).

What can I do if a session is full?
The Adobe Connect room has a restricted capacity and when this is full, you will not be able to enter. We operate on a first-come-first-served basis, therefore so it is advisable to come early to get a virtual seat. If however, the session is full, you can watch the livestream on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/letstalkonlinedotcom/live or embedded on Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/vrtwebcon/app_190322544333196

Will the sessions be recorded?
All of the session will be recorded and you will be asked to consent to this being recorded at the beginning of the sessions. The conference recordings will be available on our Virtual Round Table Web Conference (http://www.virtual-round-table.com) website.

Can I get a certificate? If you wish to receive a certificate of attendance, please order it on http://vrtwebcon2018.eventbrite.com. They are not free. 15 EUR per certificate and you can offer a donation of as low as 1 EUR if you are in a country with low income. We will then send you a certificate of attendance after verifying this with our participants attendance records. 

What is the difference between attending Adobe Connect or
Livestream?

There is not a lot of a difference for those attending. The Adobe room capacity is limited and Livestream is not. We wanted to make sure that everyone can attend the keynotes. So, when you see the message: "Adobe Connect has reached maximum capacity", then you can always attend the keynotes via the livestream. You can chat and comment and ask questions in both settings and the questions will be forwarded to the presenter in real-time. You will see and hear and follow the presentations almost the same. The livestream feels a little bit like 'watching TV' whilst being in Adobe feels nearer to the presenter.

What are the system requirements for Adobe Connect?
Adobe Connect is a flash based solution and requires Flash player 9.0 or above. To ensure that your computer and network connections are properly configured for Adobe Connect, go to this system and connection test. Broadband Internet connection is required. You can test your connection speed with the following tool http://www.speedtest.net. You need a minimum of 1 Mbps download to attend the conference. You also need speakers / headphones. No microphone is required to attend the sessions.

What are the system requirements for the Livestream?
Livestream requires you to be able to watch YouTube which is restricted in some countries. Please send me an email if this is the case and we make sure to reserve you a seat in Adobe Connect. 

Do I need to install software?
No. No software installation is required, nor any password. In the case of Adobe Connect, please click on Enter as Guest. Simply type your name and your city, for example 'John Smith (Illinois)'. If you want to join any of the virtual worlds, sign up and an avatar is required. More details in the program.

Can I attend the web conference via mobile device?
Yes, Adobe Connect provides a mobile app for iPod, iPad and Android devices.

Can I attend individual presentations or do I have to attend the whole conference?
You can attend individual sessions, no problem. The link for each room is mentioned on the programme.

Do I need a microphone or a webcam to attend?
No. To listen to the guest speakers, you can use loud speakers or a headset.

 
Adobe Connect Rooms
(Links are mentioned in the programme, see above)

Step 1- Enter as a Guest

 

Adobe Connect on your Mobile
Adobe Connect Mobile for Android:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLQeVz96jFU
Adobe Connect Mobile for IOS (iPhone, iPad, and iPod): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GixEk4ssvc&feature=youtu.be

 

 

 

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