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THE PURPOSE OF A WEB CONFERENCE (AUDIO CHAT ROOM).
A Web Conference (Audio Chat Room) allows students to interact with each other over the computer in real time. To participate in a Web Conference all the participants must be on line at the same time. To participate in the Web Conference check the schedule below for the appropriate date and time.

THE WEB CONFERENCES IN THIS COURSE ARE OPTIONAL, I.E., ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE WEB CONFERENCES WILL EARN STUDENTS 10 EXTRA CREDIT POINTS FOR EACH WEB CONFERENCE.

THESE WEB CONFERENCES WILL BE AUDIO. A HEADSET IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CHATS.

We will be using Microsoft Live Meeting for the Web Conferences (Audio Chat Rooms).

THIS TOOL ALLOWS US TO USE AUDIO FOR THE WEBCONFERENCES INSTEAD OF REQUIRING US TO TYPE OUR MESSAGES TO EACH OTHER. ACTUALLY, TYPING IS NOT ALLOWED EXCEPT IN EMERGENCIES, E.G., "A TORNADO IS ABOUT TO LIFT THE ROOF OFF MY HOUSE AND EXPLODE MY COMPUTER," OR, "I AM BEING ABDUCTED BY ALIENS AND THEIR DRIPPING BODILY FLUIDS ARE MUCKING UP MY KEYBOARD."

TO SEND A TYPED MESSAGE IF ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, CLICK ON THE Q&A TAB ON THE TOP TOOL BAR AND TYPE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED.

Directions for Microsoft livemeeting Participation

Before joining the a web conference for the first time, you will need to install the Microsoft Live Meeting 2007 client. This client is PC only and requires you to have administrator privileges on your machine to install. You can download the Live meeting installer from here: <http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=HA101733831033&CTT=5&Origin=HA102389001033 >

The installation of the live meeting client may take about 15 minutes.

You may have to disable a browser pop-up blocker.

SETTING UP YOUR HEADSET FOR USE IN THE WEB CONFERENCES

Before being able to participate in the Web Conference you must be sure to set up your computer and select the proper devices in the livemeeting program.

YOUR COMPUTER:

1. Go to "Start."

2. Click on "Control Panel."

3. Double Click on "Sounds and Audio Devices."

4. "C-Media USB Headphone Set" should come up if it is plugged into your computer. If not, designate it.

5. Click on "Audio "tab.

6. Set your "Default Device" in "Sound Playback" and "Sound Recording" for "C-Media USB Headphone Set."

7. Click "O.K."

AT THE WEB CONFERENCE:

1. Click on "Voice and Video" on the Tool Bar.

2. Click on the arrow for "Options."

3.Click on "Set Up Audio and Video."

4. Click "Yes."

5. Enter your devices: "Custom" and then the "USB Headphone Set" for Speaker and Microphone."

6. Click "Finish."

7. Click on the "Microphone" icon on the tool bar to unmute your microphone.

THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO GET TO WEB CONFERENCE

After having downloaded the Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 client:

1. Go to Start menu.

2.Click on Programs.

3. Click on Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 client. (You have to have downloaded this from the link (above) on your website)

4. Enter the Meeting ID, exactly, that is listed on the course website

(e.g., Phl 315 - 5). This is found below in the meeting schedule.

5. Ignore the Entry Code box.

6.The Location box should automatically display this address: https://www112.livemeeting.com/cc/udayton

7. If the address is not displayed, then enter the address.

8. Click "Join."

9. Enter your name.

10. Click "Continue."

A "MEETING ID" IS REQUIRED AND IS FOUND ON THE WEB CONFERENCE SCHEDULE.

The actual Web Conference program will begin about 15-30 minutes before the Web Conference is scheduled to begin.

There are icons at the top of the page to indicate the status of your microphone.

You have to click on the microphone and "unmute" it on the tool bar to turn it on so you can speak in the Web Conference. If that does not work, click on the "Voice and Video" tab on the tool bar and click on the microphone icon that comes up there.

The speaker icon should be "unmuted" by default.

For best results for participating in the Web Conference, a headset is desirable. Be sure to check your microphone/headset before the chat to be sure it is in working order.

When you wish to speak, go to the color icon on the top, right-hand corner of the tool bar and select the purple color to indicate you wish to speak.

Check your e-mail in case further instructions have been forwarded to you regarding methods for communication in the Web Conference.

Ten extra-credit points will be awarded for each Web Conference in which the student substantially participates.

1. Students' name will be registered automatically.
2. Comments need not be lengthy but they should be substantive.
3. Students will earn ten (10) EXTRA CREDIT points for substantially contributing to the Web Conference.
4. A substantial contribution is NOT merely logging on to the Web Conference and sitting there. There has to be ACTIVE participation.
5. The Web Conferences are password protected but you know how hackers are; anyone might be able to read what you say. This includes someone from Bangladesh, the Vatican, or your parents, or your physician, or your sixth grade teacher. Speak honestly but not offensively.
6. Be challenging to everyone in the group --- as well as me!

Let me know immediately if you have any problems accessing the Web Conferences.

*FRIDAY, MAY 30*	TRUTH-TELLING Meeting ID = Phl 313 - 1s
*WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25*	HUMAN RIGHTS: CAN THESE CLAIMS FOSTER GLOBAL BUSINESS INTERESTS? Meeting ID = Phl 313 - 2s
*TUESDAY, JULY 8*	THE VIRTUES OF MANAGERS AND THE LEADERSHIP ROLE Meeting ID = Phl 313 - 3s