Screen Sharing
From Learning and training wiki
 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 : Operating System, # of Participants, Type of Application, Function, Special Features available and a Screenshot of the tool. |
| Tool | Operating System | # of Part. | Type of Application | Function | Special Features | Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DimDim | Windows / Mac (for moderator) and Windows / Mac / Linux (for participants) | 20 | Browser-based (Presenter needs to install 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, Zoom, Recording, Emoticons | |
| Fuze Meeting | Windows / Mac / Linux | 4 | Browser-based (Presenter needs to install Adobe Flash Player 10 and FuzeShare plug-in [2.48MB]) | Desktop Sharing, Presentation Sharing | Chat (public and private), Audio, Ad-hoc and Scheduled Meeting, Switch Presenter, Annotation Toolbar, Full Screen, Zoom, Attend online meetings from an iPhone or BlackBerry or WiFi-enabled mobile device or laptop | |
| Zoho Meeting | Windows / Mac / Linux | 2 | Browser-based (Presenter needs to install Zoho Meeting.cab add-on) | Desktop Sharing | Chat (public), Ad-hoc and Scheduled Meeting, Switch Presenter, Remote Control, Full Screen, Zoom | |
| WiZiQ | Windows / Mac | 500 | Browser-based | Presentation Sharing, Whiteboard Sharing | Chat (public), Audio, Video, Ad-hoc and Scheduled Meeting, Make Presenter(s), Annotation Toolbar, Record 3 classes, Math Table | |
| Slidelive | Windows / Mac / Linux | 2 | Browser-based (Presenter needs to install Adobe Flash v.5) | Presentation Sharing | Ad-hoc Meeting |
| Below you have a selected compilation of screen sharing tools. All the tools are paid and available on the Internet. For each tool listed some general information is provided : Operating System, Free Trial, Type of Application, Function, Special Features available and a Screenshot of the tool. |
| Tool | Operating System | Free Trial | Type of Application | Function | Special Features | Screenshot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro | Windows / Mac (for moderator), Windows / Mac / Linux / Solaris (for participants) | 30 days / 5 participants | Browser-based (Presenter needs to install Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Connect Pro [3.77MB] ) | Desktop Sharing, Presentation Sharing, Application Sharing, Whiteboard Sharing | Chat (public and private), Audio, Video, Ad-hoc and Scheduled Meeting, Switch Presenter, Full Screen, Recording, Emoticons, Discussion and Collaboration Panel, Attendance List, Poll | |
| BeamYourScreen | Windows | 7 days | Browser-based (Presenter needs to install BeamYour Screen [4.40MB]) | Desktop Sharing | Ad-hoc and Scheduled Meeting, Switch Presenter, Annotation Toolbar, Recording, Desktop Icon, Remote Control, 256-bit AES end-to-end encryption to encrypt all screen data transmitted by BeamYourScreen | |
| Genesys Meeting Center | Windows / Mac / Linux | 15 days / 5 participants | Browser-based (Presenter needs to install Genesys Meeting Center [23.64MB]) | Desktop Sharing, Presentation Sharing, Application Sharing, Web Page Sharing | Chat (public and private), Audio, Video, Ad-hoc and Scheduled Meeting, Annotation Toolbar, Full Screen, Zoom, Recording, Desktop Icon, Emoticons, Waiting Room, Password Protection, SSL Encryption, CallerID | |
| WebEx Cisco | Windows / Mac / Linux / Moderator can also join from an iPhone | 14 days / 25 participants | Browser-based (Presenter needs to install WebEx Client add-on [11.71MB]) | Desktop Sharing, Presentation Sharing, Application Sharing, Web Page Sharing, Whiteboard Sharing | Chat (public and private), Audio, Video (up to 6 webcams), Ad-hoc and Scheduled Meeting, Switch Presenter, Full Screen, Zoom, Recording, Desktop Icon |