Participating in Online Events

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Thinking about participating in an online event?

Here's some need-to-know information.

 

Technological Requirements

In order to participate successfully in an event hosted in NITLE's virtual auditorium, you will need

  • a high-speed internet connection*
  • a computer manufactured in or after 2005
  • a web video camera
  • a USB headset (or other echo-free audio headset or system)

* Test your bandwidth speed at http://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html. Enter your telephone area code and your connection type, then click GO. Your bandwidth speed should be 500 kbps or greater.

Using Interactive Videoconferencing

You're also going to want to get familiar with the online videoconferencing environment several days before you participate in your event. Here's how.

  1. Verify your access to Elluminate.
    • Go to Elluminate Support (http://elluminate.com/support/index.jsp).
    • Complete steps 1 and 2: check your Java, internet connection, and audio setup.
    • Use the resources on the Elluminate Support page to trouble-shoot any issues you may have.
  2. Learn how to use Elluminate to participate in the session.
    • Choose and complete one option listed under step 3 on the Elluminate Support page. If you choose the recorded introduction, allow for 7 minutes of listening time.
Sharing Seats

Multipoint interactive videoconferencing works best with a 1:1 ratio between participant and computer or "seat". We strongly encourage participants to join our online events as individuals using their own computers.

Recordings

Note that this event may be recorded.