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Learn how to create and set up a breakout room in an Adobe Connect session.

Breakout rooms are virtual rooms within a session or webinar where attendees can split into smaller groups for discussions, activities, or collaboration. These rooms allow for more focused interaction and can later rejoin the main session.

As a host, you can create breakout rooms in Adobe Connect, assign participants, and manage room settings to suit your session’s needs. Breakout rooms are beneficial for brainstorming, group projects, or focused collaboration. You can rename the breakout room and start assigning participants to the room. You can create up to 20 breakout rooms. 

The following topics are covered in this article:

Create a breakout room

You can create a breakout room using the Attendees pod. Use the following steps to create a breakout room.

  1.  From the Attendees pod, select Breakout.

    Breakout option from Attendees pod
    Breakout option from Attendees pod

  2. Select   to create a breakout room.

    By default, Adobe Connect creates three breakout rooms. The number of participants is displayed in parentheses next to the breakout room names in each room. 

Rename a breakout room

Follow the steps to rename a breakout room:

  1. Select the breakout room you want to rename in the Attendees pod.

  2. Hover over breakout room and select Edit name  .

    Rename a breakout room
    Rename a breakout room

    Note:

    Multiple breakout rooms can share the same name.

  3. Edit the name and press Enter.

Design a breakout room

As a host, when designing a breakout room, remember the following: 

  • Each breakout room can have its layout.
  • Add pods, Chat pods, Notes pods, Files pods, Share pods, and other pods to facilitate collaboration.
  • As a host, join any breakout room to monitor progress or assist participants.

Rotate the breakout rooms

When the attendees are assigned to breakout rooms, you can rotate the participants among the breakout rooms. Adobe Connect assigns each attendee to the next breakout room in the list.

Select Rotate from the Attendees pod to move the participants from one room to another.

Rotate participants from one room to another
Move attendees from one room to another

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