The benefits of Elluminate Live include the following:
- Has broad client operating system support (Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris)
- Has support for closed captioning
- Has screen reader capabilities
- Gives users the ability to make adjustments to font size (thus improving readability)
- Gives moderators the ability to create virtual breakout rooms during sessions
- Gives users the ability to see who is speaking when
- Gives users the ability to adjust microphone and speaker settings directly in the application
- Is accessible to those connecting with low-bandwidth (28.8 Kbps)
- Gives moderators the ability to make high-quality recordings of sessions that captures audio, video, text, web sites, slides, and whiteboards
- Gives moderators the ability to pre-load content
- Gives users the ability to share applications easily
The drawbacks of Elluminate Live include the following:
- Uses only single duplex audio
- Creates a fairly structured learning environment (possibly limiting the free flow of discussions)
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