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This document is intended for e-Channel participants using the version 8 web browser
option.
The following instructions will help you get ready to attend your first e-Channel session
using the web browser option.
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Enter your username and password on the login page.
TIP: Login to
e-Channel 15-20
minutes before
your scheduled
session to test out
your audio or
explore the
features.
After logging in, you will arrive at the My Schedule page. Your
session will be listed under the Upcoming Tab, or the Ongoing
Tab, depending on the type of session it is. Find your session
and click ƚƚĞŶĚ to open it in your web browser.
The e-Channel browser “interface” loads – this may take a few minutes. If you have any
problems loading the software, please contact the Technical Help Desk at:
1-888-850-4628.
2. The Audio Setup will open immediately so that you can test and adjust your microphone and
speakers. You can open Audio Setup anytime by clicking on the arrow beside the Muted/On
button.
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To adjust your speakers/headset volume, click on the green Play button to hear an audio
sample. Slide the volume bar to the left or right to adjust. Speak into your microphone and
adjust the volume slider if needed.
3. The e-Channel Browser Interface – e-Channel is an interactive
environment. You are able to give and get feedback from others,
just like in a traditional meeting/class. The Interface provides you
with a number of tools to help with your experience.
When you want to Talk, click on the Muted/On button. Click again
when you are finished (the button is outlined in red when your
microphone is muted, and green when it is on). You can also hold
down the CTRL button to talk.
See the e-Channel
Quick Reference Card at
the end of this
document - it provides
an overview of the
features.
Along the bottom of the screen there are sliders to adjust the volume of what you are hearing
and saying.
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Below the Audio and Video buttons is the Communication Toolbar that contains icons/buttons
that you can use to communicate with others in the session.
Communication Tools:
The Hand tool allows you to raise their hand if you have a question.
A symbol will appear beside names of those who have raised hands
along with a number indicating the order in which they responded.
The green check and red x allow you to answer direct Yes or No
questions.
These tools are
always available
to you throughout
the session.
The Laugh and Applaud buttons allow you to express some emotion during the meeting.
If anyone you need to leave your computer for a few minutes, you can click on the Step Out
button to let others know you are away.
The Attendees window indicates the Presenters/Leaders and the Participants in the session.
Your name will always be at the top of the Participants list, just below the Leader(s).
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Messages display here.
The Chat window allows all attendees to communicate
with text messages within the session. Enter text and
click Send to chat with All in the session or use the
drop-down menu to select to All Presenters.
You can undock the chat panel to move it to a
convenient location.
Right click in the chat
window to display time
stamps and to save the
chat conversation.
Before the session begins, you can have a look at the content (slides) that the session leader
makes available by clicking on the tabs along the top (each content folder has its own tab).
The content will be displayed in the Media Window. The Agenda Toolbar allows you to
preview the content and navigate through the agenda. Slides are represented by a bar along
the top. A green bar indicates an item being displayed in the Media Window, while a purple
bar indicates the slide that you will preview if you click on it.
Agenda
Toolbar
Media
Window
Once the session has started, content will be displayed in the Media Window by the
session leader. This may include: PowerPoint slides, Web pages/URL’s, Shared
Applications (ex. Excel), and files to download.
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The Whiteboard is a tool that your leader may use in a session.
You can write, draw, and type on the whiteboard using the Markup
Tools when your leader activates your microphone.
You can use a
mouse to write or
a typing tool, add
icons and shapes
to the board.
The Markup Tools are located along the left side of the media window. You must have a
microphone beside your name to have access to them. Some of the tools provide several
options in colours, stamps, highlighters, and shapes (choices are available as you hover over
the tool).
Select Tool
Pointer
Stamps
Highlighte
r
Pencil
Shape Tool
Text
Line or Arrow
Save to
Agenda
Clear
Deleted Selected
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To Exit the session, click on the Exit button.
Be sure to log out of e-Channel when you are finished.
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Quick Reference Card (Browser) – Participant
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Leader
Jim Parks
Susan Brown
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1) Click the Muted/On button to turn on/off your microphone (if enabled by leader). Click the arrow to test/adjust volume for your
microphone and speakers.
2) Click the Camera icon to start/stop transmitting live video (if enabled by leader). Click the arrow to test your camera and adjust setting.
3) Click the Pen button to hide/show the markup tools (only accessible if your microphone is enabled by the session leader).
4) Use Emoticons to communicate in your session. Raise your Hand, Answer Yes or No, indicate Laughter or Applause, and Step Out.
5) Names of all attendees (Leaders and Participants) are indicated in the Participant Panel.
6) Send a Chat message to all presenters or to everyone in the session. 6a) Dock/undock and move the chat panel to a convenient location.
6b) Display time stamps and save your chat conversation.
7) A session can have up to 8 simultaneous webcam images displayed. You can undock the Video Panel and move it, display webcam
images vertically or horizontally.
8) Information presented in the session (slides, images, web pages, whiteboards, etc.) will be displayed in the Media Window.
9) The Network Status indicator shows the status and quality of your Internet connection.
10) Adjust Settings, including setting audible alerts to notify you when events occur.
1) Click on the Exit button to leave the session.