(Staff) Adobe Connect Install, Live Lesson Room Setup, and Basic Troubleshoot

Updated 07/31/23

Need help with a LiveLesson issue? You're in the right place. Try one of the following videos or job aids before calling the Support Desk.

Download Application:

For Dell computers: AT HOME

• Go to Company Portal App (to find this click here for instructions)
• Click on Adobe Connect Install

For Dell computers: ON CAMPUS

• Go to the Software Center (to find this click here for instructions)
• Click on Adobe Connect Install

For Mac Computers: AT HOME OR CAMPUS

• Go to the GCISD Web App Store (to find this click here for instructions)
• Login using the login link at the bottom left corner 
• Click Install for Adobe Connect app 
• Once downloaded, Right Click Adobe Connect Classic, move to trash

Set up your Live Lesson Room:

• Login to your Adobe Connect Account here
• Click on the Meetings tab
• Click on New Meeting
• Fill out the required information
  • Name (full name)
  • Custom URL: full name ex: brittanygonzales
  • Check Users must enter room passcode. Then create short and simple passcode 
  • Scroll down and click Next
  • Make sure that under Current Participants collum you are Host
  • Click Finished

 

Troubleshooting Adobe Connect: 

 

Mic cutting in and out

 

Article Reference: Logitech Webcam c920 - microphone not working, but video working fine - Windows 10

• There has been issues with the mic itself using 920 models of Webcams the two workarounds are below:
  • You can use a headset or computers internal mic instead of using the webcam. 
  • If you can follow the steps below this should fix the issue temporarily 
    • Go to Settings
    • Click System
    • Select Sound
    • Under related settings on the right side, click Microphone privacy settings. Turn OFF "allow app access for your mic" and Turn OFF "microphone access for your device" 
    • Go to Device Manager
    • Under Audio input and output uninstall the C920 device
    • Restart computer 
    • Check mic is seen again in Device Manager
    • After Turn ON "mic access for device" and Turn ON "allow app access for your mic"

 

Clear Browser Cache
The most common solution to LiveLesson problems. 
Check this if you are experiencing:

• LiveLesson account and/or password issues
• General Information
• Clearing the browser’s cache resolves most issues. This is always a good first strategy to try.

Chrome
Users have difficulty with LiveLesson running on Chrome browsers, but there are workarounds.

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. Make sure you only have one tab open and all other programs, including Google Drive and desktop apps, are closed.
3. From the top right of the browser, select More (three vertical dots).
4. Select More tools, then Clear browsing data.
5. Choose the Advanced tab.
6. Choose the time range of All time.
7. Ensure only the top four boxes are selected, as shown in the image below.
8. Select Clear data.  

Set Browser Site Settings
Review and reset these if your issue persists.

This section should help if you are experiencing:

• microphone and/or audio issues
• camera and/or video issues
• miscellaneous room and/or recording issues

Sound issues

• Make sure accessories were connected prior to meeting
• Reboot computer and close all unnecessary apps before starting with Connect. 
• Other things to check is everything is up to date:
  • Chrome
  • Computer 
  • Adobe App
• Disable Enhanced Audio/Video option (teachers have seen a way better experience after keeping this setting disabled) Instructions Below
  • Sign into your Adobe Connect Adobe Connect Login
  • Click on Meetings
  • Open your Meeting Room
  • If the Enhanced Audio/Video feature is Enabled (if so proceed to next steps)
  • Click on Edit Information
  • Uncheck next to Enhanced Audio/Video
  • Click Save
  • Clear Chrome Cache
  • Restart Computer

Computer Troubleshoot

• Make sure all updates have been ran on your computer
  • For Dell
    • Run the Dell Command Update Application
    • After make sure you are fully up to date in your Windows Update
      • Windows>Settings>Update and Security>Check for updates
      • Windows>Settings>Update and Security>Check Online for Updates from Microsoft Update
  • For Mac
    • . Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen.
    • Select "System Preferences."
    • Click on "Software Update."
    • Select "more info"
    • Install the available updates
    • If you are still needing to update to Ventura select Upgrade now 
    • After installing all update restart.
    • Do steps again to make sure you are fully up to date. 
• Make sure Chrome is up to date

General Information
Review and/or reset the browser settings after the browser cache has been cleared. This strategy may be used together with other strategies to solve a variety of issues.

Browsers should be configured to allow the following:

• Camera = Allow
• Microphone = Allow
• Notifications = Allow
• JavaScript = Allow
• Images = Allow
• Pop-ups = Allow
• Background sync = Allow
• Sound = Allow
• Automatic Downloads = Allow
• Clipboard = Allow

Chrome Site Settings

1. Select the lock icon in the address bar.
2. Select Site Settings.
3. View and adjust Permissions as needed.

Maintain your LiveLesson Room 
Teachers should do routine maintenance to ensure your room is performing its best. 

Reduce Room Bandwidth (Teachers)
Reconsider the settings and tools you enable to improve performance. 

Set Default Browser
Use a single web browser when working online, including during LiveLesson sessions.

 

If you receive a message below: ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED

1. Restart your router and then restart your computer, If this step does not work move on to step 2
2. Try to connect to the same site off your home network. Use a phone hotspot or even try logging in using your phone but on your cell data plan.
   1. If you are able to get on the site this way. This is a network issue. Some providers have apps where you are able to release blocked sites. If you are needing more assistance please get in contact with your internet provider and they will be able to assist you. Make sure to let them know that you have restarted your router and restarted the computer and that the site works while off your network. 

If Problems Persist, Try the Following

Device Connection
For best performance, use a wired connection.

Adobe Connect Application/Plugin
For best performance, hosts and presenters should use the latest version of the Adobe Connect Desktop application.