Join us for a lively discussion about how businesses are meeting the challenge of the current economy. Find out how consumers are interacting with businesses, and what permanent changes we can expect. Our experts will discuss the creative ways in which businesses large and small, rural and urban, are responding to the current challenges and innovating for the future. Please spread the word! I have attached the flyer.
We will have four speakers for approximately one hour, followed by discussion from our audience. You may send in questions ahead of time if you would like to my email, but you will be able to write in your questions and comments during the first hour.
At the virtual STEM Café you will hear from experts:
Mya Pronschinske Groza, Ph.D., NIU Associate Professor of Marketing;
Carl Campbell, Ph.D., Chair of the NIU Department of Economics;
Norman Walzer, Ph.D., Senior Research Scholar at the NIU Center for Governmental Studies;
Federico Sciammarella, Ph.D., President of MxD in Chicago.
To register for this free, 2-hour event, go to go.niu.edu/thriving. You’ll receive a link to the event in your confirmation email. Click the link to join the meeting by 5:50 p.m. The online room opens at 5:30 p.m., and the presentation begins promptly at 6 p.m. On a computer, the Chrome browser works best, and you will be asked to download the Adobe Connect app. For tablets and mobile phones, go to your app store and download the Adobe Connect mobile app before attending. You’ll be able to listen to the speakers and have a chance to type in your questions. I have attached “how to” instructions to this email for those who have not already downloaded Adobe Connect.
For more information, contact Judith Dymond, Ed.D., at 815-753-4751 or email jdymond@niu.edu. Learn more about NIU STEM Cafés at go.niu.edu/stemcafes
Adobe Connect Setup for STEM CafeGetting ready to attend a webinar in Adobe Connect from a personal computer.
1. Testing your computer
Use the Chrome browser (preferred).
Open your Chrome browser and go to:
https://niuonline.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_te st.htm
If you have not previously installed the Adobe Connect app click on "Install Adobe Connect” this will install the desktop app. Note, the Adobe Connect app is completely free!
Next “Run Diagnostic Test” to make sure you have adequate internet speed. Most home networks should be able to access a meeting without any issues. If you experience issues connecting or dropping out of the meeting you will want to close extra applications and browser tabs during the meeting.
1. Testing your computer
Use the Chrome browser (preferred).
Open your Chrome browser and go to:
https://niuonline.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_te st.htm
If you have not previously installed the Adobe Connect app click on "Install Adobe Connect” this will install the desktop app. Note, the Adobe Connect app is completely free!
Next “Run Diagnostic Test” to make sure you have adequate internet speed. Most home networks should be able to access a meeting without any issues. If you experience issues connecting or dropping out of the meeting you will want to close extra applications and browser tabs during the meeting.
From Firefox – if you are using Firefox the diagnostic requires Flash to be enabled in your browser.
- Opening Adobe Connect
You are now ready to attend an Adobe Connect webinar. To access the meeting, paste the webinar URL into your Chrome browser. When it asks you to launch the Adobe Connect app click on “Open Adobe Connect” and the app your previously installed will load on your computer. If it gets hidden behind your browser you will find it on your taskbar. Look for the following icon. - Configure Audio for Adobe Connect
It is always a good idea to log into a webinar a little before the start of a meeting to check your audio.
First, make sure you have turned on your speakers with your system controls to hear the webinar.
To test your audio:
Click on the “Meeting” menu in the top left corner, then select “Audio Setup Wizard” and go through the steps to test your sound.
Click ‘Play Sound’ button
You should be able to hear the audio playing through your speakers or headphones.
If you can’t hear the music playing in the “Wizard” check to make sure your speakers are plugged in, and your volume is turned up on your computer settings.
You can skip the microphone test since participants of the STEM Café will not be using this feature. Questions can be submitted through the Q & A pod.
Back in the main window, make sure the speaker icon on the top menu bar is green.
If not, click on it and it will turn green. You can also adjust your speak volume if needed by clicking on the arrow next to the icon and selecting “Adjust Speaker Volume”
4. Troubleshooting audio
If you cannot hear the audio close the browser (click X to exit out of the browser). Open Chrome and repeat Steps 1 – 2
On your home network you may want to use the regular wifi (not 5G Wifi). For the best results plug into your home internet (wired connection).
You can skip the microphone test since participants of the STEM Café will not be using this feature. Questions can be submitted through the Q & A pod.
Back in the main window, make sure the speaker icon on the top menu bar is green.
If not, click on it and it will turn green. You can also adjust your speak volume if needed by clicking on the arrow next to the icon and selecting “Adjust Speaker Volume”
4. Troubleshooting audio
If you cannot hear the audio close the browser (click X to exit out of the browser). Open Chrome and repeat Steps 1 – 2
On your home network you may want to use the regular wifi (not 5G Wifi). For the best results plug into your home internet (wired connection).
