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'''Related Pages'''
||[[collab|Collaboration @ I-MATH]] ||Alternative to Adobe Connect ||
||[[Jitsi]] ||Alternative software for online meetings and streaming ||
||[[android_screen_stream|Android Screen Stream]] ||Share the screen of an '''android device''' with a notebook ||
||[[ios_screen_sharing|iOS screen sharing]] ||Share the screen from an '''ios device''' to a notebook ||
||[[SwitchCast|Switch Cast]] ||Publish videos on tube.switch.ch ||
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   * [[http://www.adobe.com/go/Connectsetup|Windows]]
   * [[http://www.adobe.com/go/ConnectSetupMac|Mac]]
   * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.adobe.connectpro&hl=en|Android]]
   * [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-connect/id430437503|iOS]]		   * [[http://www.adobe.com/go/Connectsetup|Windows]]
  * [[http://www.adobe.com/go/ConnectSetupMac|Mac]]
  * [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.adobe.connectpro&hl=en|Android]]
  * [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/adobe-connect/id430437503|iOS]]
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  * When you open the URL for the lecture streaming in your browser, the browser will ask you for 'Flash', if not already installed.
   * In most browser you have to actively permit execution of the Flash plugin: e.g. click on the flash icon (might look like a broken image) and grant access. 
  * Caution: be aware, Adobe Flash is an [[https://theblog.adobe.com/adobe-flash-update/|outdated]] technology and has frequest security problems. Best is to use the Adobe Connect app.
  * '''Linux''': there is no Adobe Connect app. You have to install [[https://computingforgeeks.com/how-to-install-latest-adobe-flash-player-on-ubuntu-18-04-linux/|Adobe Flash Player]]
   * '''Do a test''': https://collab.switch.ch/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm		   * When you open the URL for the lecture streaming in your browser, the browser will ask you for 'Flash', if not already installed.
  * In most browsers you have to actively permit execution of the Flash plugin: e.g. click on the flash icon (might look like a broken image) and grant access.
  * Caution: be aware, Adobe Flash is an [[https://theblog.adobe.com/adobe-flash-update/|outdated]] technology and has frequent security problems. Best use the Adobe Connect app.
  * '''Linux''': there is no Adobe Connect app. You have to install [[https://computingforgeeks.com/how-to-install-latest-adobe-flash-player-on-ubuntu-18-04-linux/|Adobe Flash Player]]
  * '''Do a test''': https://collab.switch.ch/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
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 * To use screen sharing: you have to install and use the Adobe Connect App (see above).
  * '''Important''': there is no Adobe Connect for Linux (only the browser version)<<BR>>'''NO SCREEN SHARE for linux >> NO SCREEN SHARE via Thinlinc!'''<<BR>>If you like to show your Thinlinc desktop, use your Windows or Apple Notebook, start screenshare on Adobe Connect App, open Thinlinc.
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 * To use screen sharing: you have to install and use the Adobe Connect App (see above).

   * '''Important''': there is no Adobe Connect for Linux (only the browser version)<<BR>>'''NO SCREEN SHARE for linux >> NO SCREEN SHARE via Thinlinc!'''<<BR>>If you like to show your Thinlinc desktop, use your Windows or Apple Notebook, start screenshare on Adobe Connect App, open Thinlinc.

 * First time:

   * Log in: https://collab.switch.ch with your UZH AAI login.
   * Create a meeting.
   {{attachment:switch01.png}}

     * Create a name for your meeting, e.g. the module number of your lecture.
      {{attachment:switch02.png}}
     * Typically do '''not''' request registration or named user, let the meeting open for anonymous access.
     * Start Time and Duration seem to do nothing (meeting stays open until you delete it)
     * If you have more than 30 participants, please check https://help.switch.ch/interact/seminar-licence/. 		 * First time:
  * Log in: https://collab.switch.ch with your UZH AAI login.
  * Create a meeting.
  {{attachment:switch01.png}}
   * Create a name for your meeting, e.g. the module number of your lecture.
    . {{attachment:switch02.png}}
   * Typically do '''not''' request registration or named user, leave the meeting open for anonymous access.
   * Start Time and Duration seem to do nothing (meeting stays open until you delete it).
   * If you have more than 30 participants, please check https://help.switch.ch/interact/seminar-licence/.
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   * Bring the application to the front, which should be shown to the students.		   . {{attachment:switch06.png}}
 * Bring the application to the front, which should be shown to the students.
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 * You can also share a single document or an interactive whiteboard (Good for Tablets & iPads). 
   {{attachment:switch08.png}}
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 * You can also share a single document or an interactive whiteboard (Good for Tablets & iPads).
  . {{attachment:switch08.png}}
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 * Write on regular paper / with a regula pen and record with your phone.

  * Use a phone holder https://www.amazon.com/slp/long-flexible-arm-phone-mount/d6g97tz3rg5s485 - check some product reviews first on youtube 'phone holder review'.
   * Find a solution (idea/picture by Hairuo Yang): {{attachment:phoneHolder.png}} 		  * Write on regular paper / with a regular pen and record with your phone.
  * Use a phone holder [[https://www.pearl.ch/ch-a-PX2598-1051.shtml|Pearl]] / [[https://www.amazon.com/slp/long-flexible-arm-phone-mount/d6g97tz3rg5s485|Amazon]] - check some product reviews first on youtube 'phone holder review'.
  * Find a ma solution (idea/picture by Hairuo Yang): {{attachment:phoneHolder.png}}
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 * Workaround: share the iPad screen to the Mac and on the Mac there is Adobe Connect running and shares the MacBook screen.      * https://computers.tutsplus.com/tutorials/two-different-ways-to-mirror-an-ios-device-to-a-mac--cms-23533  * Workaround: share the iPad screen to the Mac and on the Mac there is Adobe Connect running and shares the MacBook screen: [[ios_screen_sharing|ios screen sharing]].
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  * Option 1 - [[android_screen_stream|Screen Stream]] (preferred)
  * Option 2 - [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en|Airdroid]]
   * Requirement: Notebook & Tab should be in the same WLAN network. Do not use a WLAN guest network (might block direct traffic between devices)
   * Android: Install the App 'Airdroid' and start it.
   * Android: Select 'AirDroid Web'.
   * Android: Choose Option 2: connect with IP address - get the provided IP
   * Notebook: Start a browser and type the IP in the location bar.
   * Android: Grant access on.
   * Notebook: Choose 'Screenshot' and select full screen.
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   * Option 1 - [[android_screen_stream|Screen Stream]] (preferred)
   * Option 2 - [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&hl=en|Airdroid]]		   * Option 3 - Skype / hello.math.uzh.ch > Video Chat
   * TBD
   * Video Quality might *not good enough* for handwriting.
   * For skype you need two accounts.
   * For hello.math.uzh.ch > Video Chat. Create a channel, place a call, connect
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     * Requirement: Notebook & Tab should be in the same WLAN network. Do not use a WLAN guest network (might block direct traffic between devices)
     * Android: Install the App 'Airdroid' and start it.
     * Android: Select 'AirDroid Web.
     * Android: Choose Option 2: connect with IP address - get the provided IP
     * Notebook: Start a browser and type the IP in the location bar.
     * Android: Grant access on.
     * Notebook: Choose 'Screenshot' and select full screen.

   * Option 3 - Skype / hello.math.uzh.ch > Video Chat

     * TBD
     * Video Quality might *not good enough* for handwriting.
     * For skype you need two accounts.
     * For hello.math.uzh.ch > Video Chat. Create a channel, place a call, connect

   * Option 4 - !MiraCast

     * Check that your tablet supports !MiraCast.
     * E.g. Use Windows 10 - https://www.howtogeek.com/269093/how-to-cast-your-windows-or-android-display-to-a-windows-10-pc/
     * E.g. Samsung Galaxy S4 - https://allaboutgalaxys4.com/the-ultimate-guide-of-galaxy-s4-screen-mirroring/
   * Option 4 - !MiraCast
   * Check that your tablet supports !MiraCast.
   * E.g. Use Windows 10 - https://www.howtogeek.com/269093/how-to-cast-your-windows-or-android-display-to-a-windows-10-pc/
   * E.g. Samsung Galaxy S4 - https://allaboutgalaxys4.com/the-ultimate-guide-of-galaxy-s4-screen-mirroring/
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 * Click on Meeting > Record Meeting
 {{attachment:record01.png}}		  * Click on Meeting > Record Meeting {{attachment:record01.png}}
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   * '''Pause''' recording.
   * '''Stop''' recording.		   . {{attachment:record03.png}}
  * '''Pause''' recording.
  * '''Stop''' recording.
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 * Log in to https://collab.switch.ch and navigate to 'recordings'.
  {{attachment:record04.png}}		  * Log into https://collab.switch.ch and navigate to 'recordings'.
  . {{attachment:record04.png}}
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      = Problems =
== Enable Flash in Chrome ==
 * open chrome and go to chrome://settings/content/flash
 * activate block sites from running Flash (recommended)
  . {{attachment:activateflash.png}}

 * go to https://collab.switch.ch/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm and click Download Flash Player
 * click allow to enable Flash
  . {{attachment:allowflash.png}}

Contents

  1. Adobe Connect - Switch Interact
  2. Login Student
  3. Speaker / Host
    1. Streaming
    2. Handwriting
      1. Windows: Tablet
      2. Sharing Whiteboard from iPad or Android
      3. iPad
      4. Android
    3. Record your session
  4. Problems
    1. Enable Flash in Chrome
  5. Footnote

Related Pages

Collaboration @ I-MATH

Alternative to Adobe Connect

Jitsi

Alternative software for online meetings and streaming

Android Screen Stream

Share the screen of an android device with a notebook

iOS screen sharing

Share the screen from an ios device to a notebook

Switch Cast

Publish videos on tube.switch.ch

Adobe Connect - Switch Interact

  • Install the Adobe Connect app:
  • Not recommended but possible: Use your Browser with 'Adobe Flash' installed.
    • When you open the URL for the lecture streaming in your browser, the browser will ask you for 'Flash', if not already installed.
    • In most browsers you have to actively permit execution of the Flash plugin: e.g. click on the flash icon (might look like a broken image) and grant access.

    • Caution: be aware, Adobe Flash is an outdated technology and has frequent security problems. Best use the Adobe Connect app.

    • Linux: there is no Adobe Connect app. You have to install Adobe Flash Player

    • Do a test: https://collab.switch.ch/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Login Student

  • Open the Adobe Connect App and type the specific 'Adobe Connect lecture' URL.

  • Choose between personal AAI login (recommended1) and guest login.

login.png

Speaker / Host

  • To use screen sharing: you have to install and use the Adobe Connect App (see above).

    • Important: there is no Adobe Connect for Linux (only the browser version)
      NO SCREEN SHARE for linux >> NO SCREEN SHARE via Thinlinc!
      If you like to show your Thinlinc desktop, use your Windows or Apple Notebook, start screenshare on Adobe Connect App, open Thinlinc.

  • First time:

    • Log in: https://collab.switch.ch with your UZH AAI login.

    • Create a meeting.

      switch01.png

      • Create a name for your meeting, e.g. the module number of your lecture.

        • switch02.png

      • Typically do not request registration or named user, leave the meeting open for anonymous access.

      • Start Time and Duration seem to do nothing (meeting stays open until you delete it).

      • If you have more than 30 participants, please check https://help.switch.ch/interact/seminar-licence/.

  • Publish the meeting url to your students. In this example: https://collab.switch.ch/mat820

Streaming

  • Log in to the URL which you provided to your students - use your AAI login.

    • switch03.png switch04.png

  • Make yourself the 'Presenter'

    • switch05.png

  • Share your screen.

    • switch06.png

  • Bring the application to the front, which should be shown to the students.
  • Or share just one application or window.

    • switch07.png

  • You can also share a single document or an interactive whiteboard (Good for Tablets & iPads).

    • switch08.png

Handwriting

  • Write on tablet or convertible
  • Write on regular paper / with a regular pen and record with your phone.

    • Use a phone holder Pearl / Amazon - check some product reviews first on youtube 'phone holder review'.

    • Find a ma solution (idea/picture by Hairuo Yang): phoneHolder.png

Windows: Tablet

  • Use an App wich you are comfortable with. E.g. OneNote, EverNote, PenBook, ...

  • Start the screen share and bring handwriting app to the front.

Sharing Whiteboard from iPad or Android

  • Currently you can only login as guest from the Mobile Apps (no AAI Login)
  • Login to your Meeting from a computer with your AAI login
  • Left Click on the Mobile Guest User and make it a "Presenter"
  • On the Mobile App\
    • Switch to the second tab with the 3 Circles
    • Share Whiteboard (or Document).

iPad

  • The iOs Adobe Connect App can't share the screen (as far as we know).

  • Workaround: share the iPad screen to the Mac and on the Mac there is Adobe Connect running and shares the MacBook screen: ios screen sharing.

Android

  • The Android Adobe Connect App can't share the screen (as far as we know).
  • Workaround: we share the tablet screen to the Notebook (Windows) and on the Notebook there is Adobe Connect running and shares the Notebook screen.

Record your session

  • You have to be host to save a recording

  • Click on Meeting > Record Meeting record01.png

  • Give the Recording a name and a description

    • record02.png

  • A new Red Button with a small menu will show where you can

    • record03.png

    • Pause recording.

    • Stop recording.

  • You need to Stop recording for it to be saved.

  • Log into https://collab.switch.ch and navigate to 'recordings'.

    • record04.png

Problems

Enable Flash in Chrome

Footnote

  1. The best is to use the personal AAI login. If this does not work, try the Guest login. (1)

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