Tools: vRoom
Contents
What Is A vRoom?
A vRoom is a free private 3-person online conference room. Interaction takes place as though you are sitting together in the same room. You can view each other’s documents or computer, write notes as if you had a whiteboard on the wall, collaborate or edit a document, use speakers and a headset to talk to each other via the internet, type “chat” messages instead of using a headset, send files back and forth, and surf websites together.
Practical Uses
- Online instructor/student can use application sharing feature to simultaneously view and discuss or note corrections on papers
- Allows an instructor to help a student with a problem without emailing document back and forth
- Request permission for remote access to a file or another computer
- Synchronized web surfing
- Transfer files to each other while participating in the vRoom
- Place phone call and use vRoom to simultaneously view and discuss an assignment with a student who does not have a headset
How Can I Learn More About A vRoom?
Learning to use an Elluminate vRoom requires upfront training and an investment of time to practice using the many Elluminate features.
- Live online training – 3 part series for moderators; each session under one hour; registration required.
- Recorded online training at your own pace
- View or download quick reference and user guides
Getting Started
- Register for a free vRoom
- A vRoom link is emailed to you after registration is processed.
- Invite others to join your vRoom using the form provided at the bottom of your vRoom link
- Invite as many users as you like
- Only 2 others can be with you in a vRoom at the same time
- Schedule a time to practice with 1-2 friends to become proficient with Elluminate features
Handouts
The following handouts were created by Durham Tech staff:
Also, be sure to check out the excellent training resources provided by Elluminate (below).
vRoom Resources
- Elluminate
- Support
- Training
- Live OnlineTraining – A 3 part training series for moderators
- Recorded Online Training
- Quick Reference Guides and User Guides
- Elluminate Events
Elluminate offers many free online webinars on various topics. Register and particpate in live webinars or check out the recorded version of webinars.
