A couple of days ago I had mentioned that I came across a screen sharing application called
Crossloop and just yesterday evening, I finally got a chance to work with it with my colleague
Wallace Tait. Both of us were talking over Skype and decided that we wanted to take a look at how JCVGantt worked with MindManager in preparation for the
IQ Visual Mapping Conference that is planned for October 2-3, 2008. We both started up Crossloop and exchanged our access keys that we entered into the Crossloop widget. In a matter of seconds we were connected and a dialog box popped up asking for permission to share each other computer screens. Once I clicked on the OK button I was able to see Wallace's screen and I could control his computer as if I was looking over his shoulder. The screen was very clear and there was no noticeable delay when I was moving icons or double clicking on applications to start them up. Since Wallace could also use the mouse as well, there were times when we would both try to do something and realize that we had to wait for the other person to relinquish control of the mouse. Other than that it was easy to go back and forth with sharing our screens by clicking on control icons that I would consider to be a very easy and intuitive to learn how to use. Crossloop is a free tool for Window's users that would be ideal for one on one webinars and for doing remote support. Using this technology both computers would need to have Crossloop client installed. Once installed it is very easy to use to get your session
started. Download
Crossloop and let me know how you successfully used it in the work that you do. If you are looking for training in the comfort of your home or office, over the web, in the area of assistive technology, visual mindmapping, or project planning- shoot me an
email and I will let you know how we can get started.
Check out the latest issue of Mindjet Connections Newsletter. It is chock full of great articles and a really great JCVGantt Video Tips 'n Trick from yours truly. Enjoy!
Now that you have invested in MindManager 7 and JCVGantt Pro 3 why not take full advantage of its features by taking an online training course in the comfort of your home or office. Classes are beginning to form for the Fall semester and a limited number of slots are available. Each session will consist of 5 classes. Each session will be 45 minutes long that will be delivered online. There will be opportunities using a teleconferencing service (some additional charges may apply for this service) to listen to the audio and ask questions. There are a limited number of seats available for each class so if you are interested please sign up quickly to guarantee a spot. The classes are scheduled to begin the last week of September.
The August Newsletter is now live in the Mindjet Connections portal on Mindjet.com. Please take a look at my new video showing how I used MindManager and JCVGantt Pro to plan my visual mapping conference.