iLinc

What is iLinc?

 * iLinc** is a company that makes Learnlinc and Meetinglinc. These programs are desktop video conferencing programs that allow people to connect to each other over the internet.

You can join an iLinc session by one of two ways depending on your situation. If you are a student or work for a company that has an iLinc server, then your account may be created by the server administrator. You can also be invited by someone who is hosting a class or meeting. The person hosting the meeting can have emails from the iLinc server sent out that will direct people straight to the conference.
 * How do you use it?**

There are webinars available from the iLinc main page. There are also links to support materials and videos.
 * Training**

ILinc 10 is currently being used at Kent State University. The program has been used in its varying versions for the past 10 years. The class sizes ranged up to 200 students at one time.
 * iLinc for Education**

There are many tools included in iLinc. These are the Power Point viewer, Power Board (Whiteboard), Shared Internet Browser, Shared Desktop, and the Record Feature. Files can also be uploaded and shared with students and attendees. With all of these tools, classes can be done with ease.
 * Tools**

ILinc can be run on Windows and Apple computers. Despite this capability, the iLinc program has some issues with built in cameras and microphones of the Apple computers. Apple users will have to use an external microphone to be heard.
 * Drawbacks**

[|iLink web site]

See also: WebEx