Spicing Up Your Class With Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro
Submitted By: dswanson
Lead Presenter: Dewey Swanson
Co-Presenter: Kuber Maharjan
Scheduled For: Thursday @ 11:00 AM in Water Oaks III
Session Type: Session - Software Demo
Preferred Paper Track: Software Demo - No Paper Required
Target Audience: Instructors
Lead Presenter: Dewey Swanson
Co-Presenter: Kuber Maharjan
Scheduled For: Thursday @ 11:00 AM in Water Oaks III
Session Type: Session - Software Demo
Preferred Paper Track: Software Demo - No Paper Required
Target Audience: Instructors
Abstract:
As we attempt to compete in an ever competitive market for students in information technology, it is important that we have the tools that provide the instructors flexibility and the ability to reach students outside of the regular classroom. We are expanding our classes to go beyond traditional instructor led classes with both online and hybrid courses. These courses require technology to develop and deliver the courses. Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro is one of the tools we use at Purdue University. Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro is a tool that allows educators to quickly add sound and animation to course materials that are Adobe Flash Player compatible. Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro also extends the boundaries of the classroom by providing effective online collaboration, so students may participate in classes even if they are not on campus. I will discuss the capabilities of Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro and give a short demonstration on using it effectively in the classroom.
Dewey is an Associate Professor in Computer and Information Technology Department (C&IT) at Purdue University's Columbus, Indiana campus. He has been with Purdue since 1995 and teaches a variety of classes including programming, systems analysis and database courses. Before coming to Purdue, Dewey worked in industry in a variety of positions including Systems Analyst and Database Administrator.
