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Comparison of ScopiaDesktop and Adobe Connect Pro

ScopiaDesktop

ScopiaDesktop is designed to allow an individual  to participate in interactive videoconferencing via a web browser using a webcam and a headset. It has computer multimedia/content sharing capability, chat, and attendee management. Users can connect to ACESAG videoconferencing resources from any location that provides a broadband internet connection. Main strength is the best possible audio and video.

Adobe Connect Pro

Adobe Connect Pro is a Web rich communication system which allows individuals to collaborate in small or large groups. It has computer multimedia/content sharing capability, chat, whiteboard and annotation tools, polling, attendee management, to mention a few. It has audio and video capability using a  speaker/headset and webcam. Main strength is Rich media/content sharing and meeting tools.

 Comparisons

  ScopiaDesktop Adobe Connect
Video Excellent Fair
Audio Excellent Good
Content Sharing Good Excellent
Meeting Control Good Very Good
Media Collaboration Fair Excellent
Polling Poor Excellent
Chat Excellent Excellent
Cross Platform Poor Excellent

Priority Program Team Adobe Connect Meeting Room Locations

 

Other Resources

Comparison of Distance Education/Communication Technologies: Ron Thomas, Coordinator of Distance Ed., UF/IFAS

 



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