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Maechlin: /* Shared Desktop Technology */

2013-04-11T00:03:40Z

Shared Desktop Technology

Maechlin at 00:00, 11 April 2013

2013-04-11T00:00:34Z

Maechlin at 01:22, 10 April 2013

2013-04-10T01:22:19Z

Maechlin: /* Audio and Desktop Tools */

2013-04-10T01:15:23Z

Audio and Desktop Tools

Maechlin at 01:14, 10 April 2013

2013-04-10T01:14:52Z

Maechlin at 01:14, 10 April 2013

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Maechlin at 01:12, 10 April 2013

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Maechlin at 01:11, 10 April 2013

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Maechlin at 01:09, 10 April 2013

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Maechlin: /* For Discussion Leaders */

2013-04-10T01:06:49Z

For Discussion Leaders

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 [[File:AdobeConnectScreen.png|256px|thumb|right|Fig 1: Adobe Connect Login Screen showing Guest login with no password required. Please enter your name to identify yourself to the group.]]
-As shown in the screen shot, you can log in as Guest, enter your name (so I know which person you are) and you can log in without a password.
+As shown in the screen shot, you can log in as Guest, enter your name (so the moderator knows which people are viewing the desktop) and you can log with your name, but without a password.
-The discussion leader can send the slides to the moderator, and the moderator can show the slides.
+== Presenting Slides ==
 Alternatively, the discussion leader can share their desktop to the group, and present the slide from their own computer. To use this approach, during the call, the moderator will start by presenting their desktop, but when we get to discussion material, they moderator will change the desktop so the discussion leader is the presenter. Then group will be able to see the discussion leaders desktop.

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 == Shared Desktop Technology ==
-For the shared desktop, there are a couple of notes. First, the browsers on Linux often don't have the right plugins. If you want to use a linux desktop, let me know. We may need to work out alternative arrangements. I encourage you to go to this web site (see attached screenshot) and make sure your browser has the right plugins.
+For the shared desktop, there are a couple of notes. First, the browsers on Linux often don't have the right plugins. If you want to use a linux desktop, let me know. We may need to work out alternative arrangements. I encourage you to go to [https://usccollege.adobeconnect.com/_a839705232/scecconnect/ this web site] (see attached screenshot) and make sure your browser has the right plugins.
 [[File:AdobeConnectScreen.png|256px|thumb|right|Fig 1: Adobe Connect Login Screen showing Guest login with no password required. Please enter your name to identify yourself to the group.]]

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	Alternatively, the discussion leader can share their desktop to the group, and present the slide from their own computer. To use this approach, during the call, the moderator will start by presenting their desktop, but when we get to discussion material, they moderator will change the desktop so the discussion leader is the presenter. Then group will be able to see the discussion leaders desktop.		Alternatively, the discussion leader can share their desktop to the group, and present the slide from their own computer. To use this approach, during the call, the moderator will start by presenting their desktop, but when we get to discussion material, they moderator will change the desktop so the discussion leader is the presenter. Then group will be able to see the discussion leaders desktop.
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		+	== Use of Skype ==
		+	We often have problems with participants that use skype to call into the teleconference number. These skype connections have caused echo and noise in the past.
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		+	Dial-in from Cell phones tends to work better, or from land lines. If you do dial-in using Skype, please mute your audio unless you are talking to the group.

	== Related Entries ==		== Related Entries ==

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 #Dial-in number is:
-USA Toll-Free: 866-528-2256
+*USA Toll-Free: 866-528-2256
-Participant Code: (in the telecon email)
+*Participant Code: (in the telecon email)
 #Shared Desktop URL:

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 == Shared Desktop Technology ==
 For the shared desktop, there are a couple of notes. First, the browsers on Linux often don't have the right plugins. If you want to use a linux desktop, let me know. We may need to work out alternative arrangements. I encourage you to go to this web site (see attached screenshot) and make sure your browser has the right plugins.
 As shown in the screen shot, you can log in as Guest, enter your name (so I know which person you are) and you can log in without a password.
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 Alternatively, the discussion leader can share their desktop to the group, and present the slide from their own computer. To use this approach, during the call, the moderator will start by presenting their desktop, but when we get to discussion material, they moderator will change the desktop so the discussion leader is the presenter. Then group will be able to see the discussion leaders desktop.
-[[File:AdobeConnectScreen.png|256px|thumb|right|Fig 1: Adobe Connect Login Screen showing Guest login with no password required. Please enter your name to identify yourself to the group.]]
 == Related Entries ==
 *[[Geoinformatics Project]]

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-Several SCEC project have regularly scheduled discussion calls including [[SEISM Project]] and [[Geoinformatics Project]], the [[Broadband Platform]], and the [[CME Project]]. This describes how these calls are usually organized.
+Several SCEC project have regularly scheduled discussion calls including [[SEISM Project]] and [[Geoinformatics Project]], the [[Broadband Platform]], and the [[CME Project]]. This entry describes how these calls are usually organized.
 == Project Calls ==
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 There are a series of project wikis where you can find more information about our SCEC group's research projects, including these pages:
 *[[Geoinformatics_Project]]
 *[[SEISM Project]]

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 *[[SEISM Project]]
 *[[CME Project]]
-*[[Broadband Project]]
+*[[Broadband Platform]]

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 *Time: 11am PDT - 12 noon
- We try to start and end the calls on-time. There is typically 15 minutes of discussion of "current activities" during which groups give a short update on recent activities. Then, around 11:15 0r 11:20, we will turn to the discussion leader to start our discussion topic.
+We try to start and end the calls on-time. There is typically 15 minutes of discussion of "current activities" during which groups give a short update on recent activities. Then, around 11:15 0r 11:20, we will turn to the discussion leader to start our discussion topic.
-  Discussion leaders often present some introductory material. This can be presentation, showing web pages, or papers, or images. More details on the document sharing below.
+Discussion leaders often present some introductory material. This can be presentation, showing web pages, or papers, or images. More details on the document sharing below.
-  There may be 15-20 people on the phone, in addition to the discussion leader, split about evenly between geoscientists and computer scientists. We expect to spend up to 30 minutes listening to you and discussing the material you present. Generally you will get some questions.
+There may be 15-20 people on the phone, in addition to the discussion leader, split about evenly between geoscientists and computer scientists. We expect to spend up to 30 minutes listening to you and discussing the material you present. Generally you will get some questions.
-   Most of the group need to close right at 12noon, due to other commitments, so we have a pretty sharp end-time for the call.
+Most of the group need to close right at 12noon, due to other commitments, so we have a pretty sharp end-time for the call.
 == Audio and Desktop Tools ==