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Elluminate

Elluminate is a live web conferencing tool that can be used for live classes, live office hours, and as a back-up plan to continue instruction if the college closes due to an emergency. Elluminate can also be used to conduct and record meetings, to conduct and record training sessions, etc.

For an introduction to Elluminate, view this 5 Minute Orientation Video.

How To Get Started

Get a headset

  • Elluminate works best if you have a headset with a microphone. Your Dean or boss may have one for you. Headsets also are available in the Library Media/Circulation area and can be checked out for a quarter. Headsets are available for purchase in the SCC Bookstore for a nominal cost.
  • Get your headset working with the computer you will use when launching Elluminate. To test your headset, go to Elluminate Support and follow the first two steps. In step two, you may have to wait a few minutes for the Configuration Room to load — it's ready when you see Welcome to the Elluminate Live Configuration Room.
  • If you have problems, first try restarting your computer with the headset plugged in. If the problems persists, call Technology Support Services (x 5872 press 2) as it may involve adjusting your computer settings to work with your headset.

Take the Elluminate Moderator training

  • Sign up for Elluminate Live Moderator Training. Register for Live online training under Getting Started with Elluminate Live for Moderators and Next Steps with Elluminate Live for Moderators. This is the minimal training required to use create your own Elluminate room.
  • Note: to take training through Elluminate Inc., your username will be your email address and create a password of your choosing. When you set up your SCC Elluminate session, you will go to a different web address and use a different username and password (see below).
  • Additional on demand training is available to take to fit your schedule.

Go to SCC's Elluminate and set up a room (or rooms) for your use

To set up a room, view this brief instructional video and follow these steps:

  • Log in to http://sas.elluminate.com.

    Username: first initial of first name + first 4 letters of last name + last 4 digits of SID/EID . This is the same as your Bb username: for example: JBROW1234.

    Password: first 5 digits of your SID/EID. This is the same as your original Blackboard password. Change your password the first time you log in by clicking on the Go > Profile tab and selecting Edit. Update your password then select Save.

  • Click on Schedule a Meeting on the left side. Then:

    1. Give your room/session a name. Set the session dates so that the session will be open for one year (e.g. Session starts: 2009 Oct 22 at 9am; Session ends: 2010 Oct 22 at 9am)
    2. Click on Create Session in the upper right.
    3. Highlight and copy the guest link and save it to where you can easily access in the future (to send out it out to participants, if needed).
    4. Click Join as Chair on the bottom of the screen.
  • Invite participants to your room/session by sending them the URL of the room. Tell participants that they do not have to log in with a particular username or password by following these instructions: recorded training | reference guide

Practice using Elluminate

Attend an eLearning scheduled practice session or practice with a colleague. To practice in an Elluminate room that has been set up beforehand, view this brief instructional video and follow these steps:

  • To get into your Elluminate room, log in to http://sas.elluminate.com
    by using your SCC username and password.
  • Under Criteria for Displaying Session Schedule:

    1. Click on the drop-down menu for Other's Sessions
    2. Choose Only those where I am specified as a Chair.
    3. Click Display Schedule in upper right.
    4. Click to Join the appropriate room/session.
  • Every time you use Elluminate, get into the Elluminate room early and do your Audio Setup Wizard: Tools > Audio > Audio Setup Wizard
  • Print page two of the Participant Quick Reference Guide and keep it next to your computer.

Technical Requirements

For technical information, please visit our Elluminate Technical Information.