Difference between revisions of "Screen Sharing"
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*How many participants can join the meeting? (i.e.: max. 25 participants) | *How many participants can join the meeting? (i.e.: max. 25 participants) | ||
*What special features are needed? (i.e.: audio) | *What special features are needed? (i.e.: audio) | ||
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'''Conducting a Screen Sharing Session''' | '''Conducting a Screen Sharing Session''' | ||
| − | Usual steps to start sharing a screen (Moderator): | + | ''Usual steps to start sharing a screen (Moderator):'' |
| − | Register (only the first time) and download software if required | + | *Register (only the first time) and download software if required |
*Create a meeting | *Create a meeting | ||
*Invite participants | *Invite participants | ||
*Start the meeting | *Start the meeting | ||
| − | Usual steps to start viewing a screen (Participant): | + | ''Usual steps to start viewing a screen (Participant):'' |
*Register if required | *Register if required | ||
*Join the meeting by clicking on the link received via email | *Join the meeting by clicking on the link received via email | ||
Revision as of 12:33, 12 August 2009
 SCREEN SHARING |
| Is a feature of remote access. It enables the host to show his/her own computer screen via the World Wide Web to one or more users in real time. It also allows the host to pass on the control access to another person. Screen sharing tools can be used to give presentations, to collboratively work on a document, to give a tour of a website, to show an application, etc. [1] |
 Organizing a Screen Sharing Session | |
Step by StepChoosing a Screen Sharing Tool When choosing a screen sharing tool, the following questions need to be answered:
Conducting a Screen Sharing Session Usual steps to start sharing a screen (Moderator):
Usual steps to start viewing a screen (Participant):
Practical TipsIt is recommended that the presenter and the participant(s) have speedy internet connection to see the screen without experiencing a long delay
Job Aid |
 Web Resources |
| Below you have a selected compilation of screen sharing tools. All the tools listed are free and available on the Internet. For each tool listed some general information is provided : System Requirement, # of Participants, Type of Application, Function, Special Features available and a Screenshot of the tool. |
| Tool | System Requirement | # of Participants | Type of Application | Function | Special Features | Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DimDim | Windows / Mac (for moderator) and Windows / Mac / Linux (for participants) | 20 | Browser-based (Presenter needs to download Screencaster 5.0 Plug-in) | Desktop Sharing, Presentation Sharing, Web Page Sharing, Whiteboard Sharing | Chat (public and private), Audio, Video, Ad-hoc and scheduled meeting, Switch presenter, Annotation toolbar, Full screen mode option, Zoom option, Record session, Emoticons |