

I also have a Zoom and a Live Streaming set of buttons, which are both still a work in progress. Another example is opening up my YouTube channel when someone wants to see it, by one click of a button, instead of opening up a favourites folder or entering the url website link. I have programmed a main set up buttons which open a variety of applications on my computer, instead of the usual multiple clicks. My Stream Deck really becomes my own desktop tool, since I can customize it.

Just today, when it was late in the afternoon, and people were a bit tired at my training session, when I asked a question and no one answered, I clicked the ‘crickets’ which ignited interest! This will save time and efficiency, when I add the extra magic and engagement features for my participants and clients. I don’t have to find the music folder, hidden behind my slides and risk changing what my participants are seeing as I set up the next ‘wow moment’. Especially if I already have a Zoom share activated with my PowerPoint slides, and have the ‘computer sound’ also on. The simplest and most common uses for Stream Decks are toggling mics, switching cameras to display different angles, playing sounds, and triggering actions in other applications.įor example instead of having to click open a folder, which holds the music I want to play (and completing a few clicks or steps), I can click one button on my Stream Deck. It centralizes all of the controls you need for your stream into a simple tool that you can customize for your specific needs. The Elgato Stream Deck is a customizable control pad for live-streaming or producing online events, that includes hot keys for switching scenes, launching media, and adjusting audio on the fly. I know it’s going to be fantastic, but it is also something new for me to learn and master. I’m taking you on the journey with me, as I plug it in for the first time. Included in the box is my Stream Deck, USB cord and Quick-start Guide. However, when it arrived I had a very busy calendar and I needed to be ready to tackle a new learning curve So, on the shelf it sat…until the day arrived, where I was ready to unbox it! They were selling out everywhere, so as soon as I found one online, I ordered it. It will also be a tool for me to support my clients when facilitating meetings or producing their workshops.

I knew that it would help me to create more engaging online learning experiences for my participants. A couple of months ago I purchased my Stream Deck.
