Accordent technology allows the instructor to stream live video out to students while also live streaming the instructional tools used during the presentation. These instructional tools may include PowerPoint presentations, document camera notes, and Web sites. The end user is required to have a high-speed Internet connection. The instructor and students are able to interact with each other through the use of text chat or telephone conference.

Accordent provides the high quality of outgoing video that students need. In order to keep interaction between the instructor and the students, it is recommended that both students and instructor participate actively in Desire2Learn text chat during the live streaming presentation.