Farstone VIRTUAL CLASS 5 User Manual

VirtualClass

Version 5.0

Windows 2000/XP

User’s Manual

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Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUALCLASS.................................................................................................6

1-1 WHAT IS VIRTUALCLASS? ...........................................................................................................................................6

1-2 GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................................................................6

1-3 MAIN FEATURES..........................................................................................................................................................6

1-3.1 teaching function .................................................................................................................................................6

1-3.2 Classroom Management......................................................................................................................................7

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................10

2-1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................................................................10

2-2 INSTALLING VIRTUALCLASS .....................................................................................................................................10

2-2.1 Installing VirtualClass........................................................................................................................................10

2-2.2 Silent Setup........................................................................................................................................................ 11

2-2.3 Remote Setup.....................................................................................................................................................12

2-2.4 Uninstalling VirtualClass...................................................................................................................................13

CHAPTER 3 USING VIRTUALCLASS--TEACHER ..................................................................................................16

3-1 OVERVIEW OF COMMON MENUS OF VIRTUALCLASS TEACHER..................................................................................16

3-1.1 Main Interface....................................................................................................................................................16

3-1.2 Right-button Menu.............................................................................................................................................16

3-1.3 Menu Bar...........................................................................................................................................................17

3-1.4 T oo l Bar.............................................................................................................................................................17

3-1.5 VirtualClass Lit Interface...................................................................................................................................18

3-2 START VIRTUALCLASS TEACHER ..............................................................................................................................18

3-2.1 Launch VirtualClass Teacher .............................................................................................................................18

3-2.2 Hide the Main Interface.....................................................................................................................................20

3-2.3 Exit VirtualClass Teacher...................................................................................................................................20

3-3 TEACHING MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................................................................20

3-3.1 Students Management........................................................................................................................................20

3-3.2 Save Classroom Layout.....................................................................................................................................20

3-3.3 System Preference .............................................................................................................................................21

3-4 BROADCAST ..............................................................................................................................................................21

3-5 MONITOR STUDENT SCREEN.....................................................................................................................................22

3-5.1 Monitor..............................................................................................................................................................22

3-5.2 Multi-View.........................................................................................................................................................22

3-6 REFLECT STUDENT SCREEN.......................................................................................................................................22

3-7 CONTROL STUDENT COMPUTER................................................................................................................................23

3-8 LECTURE ...................................................................................................................................................................23

3-9 TALK TO STUDENT.....................................................................................................................................................24

3-10 SEND MESSAGE TO STUDENT..................................................................................................................................24

3-11 TEXT COMMUNICATE IN CHATROOM.......................................................................................................................24

3-12 SEND AND RECEIVE FILES.......................................................................................................................................25

3-12.1 Distribute File to student..................................................................................................................................26

3-12.2 Collect Files from Student...............................................................................................................................26

3-13 VIR TUALCLASS E-TABLET.......................................................................................................................................26

3-13.1 Open e-Tablet...................................................................................................................................................27

3-13.2 Use e-Tablet drawing tools ..............................................................................................................................27

3-14 RAISE HAND............................................................................................................................................................27

3-15 REMOTE POWER ON/OFF.........................................................................................................................................28

3-16 LOCK/UNLOCK STUDENT COMPUTER .....................................................................................................................28

3-16.1 Lock student computer.....................................................................................................................................28

3-16.2 Unlock Student Computer ...............................................................................................................................28

3-17 REMOTE RUN APPLICATION ON STUDENT COMPUTER ............................................................................................29

3-17.1 Edit Applications List ......................................................................................................................................29

3-17.2 Remotely Launch Applications Student Computer..........................................................................................29

3-18 APPLICATION CONTROL ON STUDENT COMPUTER...................................................................................................29

3-18.1 Edit Application Control List...........................................................................................................................29

3-17.2 Ap pli cation Control Policy ..............................................................................................................................30

CHAPTER 4 USING VIRTUALCLASS--STUDENT................................................................................................33

4-1 START VIRTUALCLASS--STUDENT AND STUDENT MENU ..........................................................................................33

4-1.1 Start VirtualClass...............................................................................................................................................33

4-1.2 Student Menu.....................................................................................................................................................33

4-2 RAISE HAND..............................................................................................................................................................34

4-3 SEND MESSAGE .........................................................................................................................................................34

4-4 SELECT A CLASSROOM ..............................................................................................................................................34

4-5 MANUAL LOGON.......................................................................................................................................................34

4-6 VIEW RECEIVED FILES ..............................................................................................................................................35

4-7 RECEIVE AND REPLY TO A MESSAGE .........................................................................................................................35

4-8 EXIT CLASSROOM......................................................................................................................................................36

CHAPTER 5 VIRTUALCLASS NETMOVIE...............................................................................................................38

5-1 VIRTUALCLASS NETMOVIE - INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................38

5-2 NETMOVIE MANAGER - TEACHER ............................................................................................................................38

5-2.1 Activate NetMovie.............................................................................................................................................38

5-2.2 Using NetMovie Manager.................................................................................................................................38

5-3 NETMOVIE - STUDENT ..............................................................................................................................................41

CHAPTER 6 VIRTUALCLASS KEYPAD.....................................................................................................................43

6-1 VIRTUALCLASS KEYPAD INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................43

6-2 INSTALL VIRTUALCLASS KEYPAD .............................................................................................................................43

6-3 VIRTUALCLASS KEYPAD FUNCTIONS.........................................................................................................................43

CHAPTER 7 NETWORK TEST............................................................................................................................................46

CHAPTER 8 APPENDIX...........................................................................................................................................48

8-1 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)...................................................................................................................48

8-2 LICENSE AGREEMENT................................................................................................................................................51

8-3 TECHNOLOGY SUPPOR T AND PRODUCT UPDA TE .......................................................................................................52

Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction to VirtualClass

1-1 What is VirtualClass?

VirtualClass 5.0 is a real-time, interactive multimedia broadcast system that emulates a classroom situation over a network. It incorporates a revolutionary design combining hardware and software to establish a more efficient and stable framework for education.

VirtualClass offers teachers a highly effective and versatile tool that enables them to fully achieve the potential of multimedia teaching and learning. An external keypad makes class management much easier and enhances the operation of VirtualClass by providing direct access to its primary functions.

VirtualClass handles all of the teaching needs in a classroom: a teacher can monitor , broadcast, control, or shut down specific student workstations or for an entire computer lab simply by clicking the buttons on the VirtualClass keypad.

1-2 Glossary

Student Number

The student number is assigned based on the order that the student is logged i n. F or example, i f four s tudents have already logged in to VirtualClass, the next student to log in will be assigned Student Number 5. The Student Number is set only after logging into the class for the first time. If VirtualClass is reinstalled, the student number will be redefined acc o rding to the new login sequence.

Student Name

The name of the student’s computer.

Teacher Name

The name of the teacher’s computer.

Classroom ID

When VirtualClass T eacher is launched for the first time, there will be a pop-up window for you to select which classroom you would like to enter. The number you select will be the classroom number.

Student List

A file used for saving the information of all students who previously logged in to a specific classroom. The default path for saving the file is: %WindowsDire (Windows system location, e.g. C:) % \Program Files\FarStone\VirtualClass\vclass.vcm. If you back up this file during the VirtualClass uninstallation process, the student list will be restored when the program is reinstalled.

Classroom Layout

The seat sequence of the students in the classroom. VirtualClass automatically saves the classroom layout when the teacher changes the student seat. The correspondence between student name and seat position will not be changed the next time when they loglog in. It canwill only be refreshed upon the reinstallation of the program.

1-3 Main Features

1-3.1 teaching function

z Monitor

Enables the teacher to view the current screen of a specific student’s computer. The teacher can monitor a single student’s computer or the computers of all students in successio n.

z Broadcast

Enables the teacher to broadcast what is displayed on his/her screen, or what is displayed on a model student’s screen, to all students logged in to the class.

z Control

Enables the teacher to take full control of a specific student’ s computer. You can remotely run the keyboard, mouse and applications on a student’s computer.

z Application Control

Enables the teacher to manage the student’s right to run certain applications. T he teache r can configu re an application control list and then enable the approved list or the restricted list.

z Internet Control

Enables the teacher to manage the student’s right to visit certain webpage. T eachers can restrict student from visiting specified websites, allow them to visit approved websites only, or completely disable the Internet access on student computers.

z NetMovie

NetMovie provides a convenient way of managing and running multimedia files on CD, hard disk or a local network from within VirtualClass.

z Distribute File

Enables the teacher to distribute files, pictures or applications needed in teaching to a specified student or all students in the class.

z Collect File

Enables the teacher to collect students’ work into his/her own computer for checking.

z Chatroom

Chatroom provides an environment for the teacher and students to discuss and interact. The teache r can invite a certain student in to or drop him out of the chatroom.

z Send Message

The teacher can send a message to a specified student or to all students simultaneously. He/She can enable or disable the students’ ability to send a message back.

z Raise Hand

Students can “raise their hand” to call the teacher’s attention when he/she wants to ask a question. The teacher can enable or disable this function on the student’s computer.

z e-Tablet

Enables the teacher to highlight important areas of the screen to be broadcast.

z Lock Enables the teacher to lock a single student’s computer or the computers of all students.

z Power On/Off Student Computer

Enables the teacher to power on/off student’s computer.

z Voice Broadcast

Enables the teacher to broadcast a voice message from either student or teacher to the class. This function can be enabled or disabled in the VirtualClass configuration.

z Esc

Enables the teacher to cancel the current process. For example, if the user is currently broadcasting, pressing Esc

will stop the broadcasting.

1-3.2 Classroom Management

z Select a classroom

Enables the teacher to select another classroom when the application is running. And the teacher can allow a specific student or all students to select a classroom.

Save Classroom Layout

This function enables the teacher to configure each student’s position in accordance with the actual seat in the classroom. It automatically saves the classroom layout when you drag a student to another position.

Set functions of student’s computer

Enables the teacher to set the functional ability of a student’s computer. For example, he/she can enable or disable students’ ability to raise their hand or exit the classroom.

z Live Update

When a new version of VirtualClass is released, the teacher can updat e the application with the configured upgrading package sent by FarStone. Then the application on the student’s computer would be upgraded automatically the next time he/she logs in.

z Student logon

The student can log on in two ways: auto logon or manually logon by selecting a classroom.

z Set Teacher Computer’s IP address

When the teacher computer has more than one IP address, he/she can select one as the bundled IP address.

Chapter 2

Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1 System Requirements

Teacher Computer

 VirtualClass keypad (optional)  Microsoft Windows 2000/XP  450 MHz Pentium III processor (or compatible) or better  30 MB of free hard disk drive  24X CD-ROM  256 MB of RAM  Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher  10/100Mbps Network Adaptor  TCP/IP Internet Protocol  (Optional) Multimedia System: sound adapter, microphone and earphone

Student Computer

 Microsoft Windows 2000/XPr  433 MHz Celeron processor (or compatible) or be tter  20 MB of free hard disk space  64 MB of RAM  24X CD-ROM  10/100Mbps Network Adaptor  TCP/IP Internet Protocol  Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher  (Optional) Multimedia system: sound adapter, microphone and earphone.

Notice: When operating on a Windows NT4 system, it is suggested to install VirtualClass under Service P ack 6.

2-2 Installing VirtualClass

2-2.1 Installing VirtualClass

Step 1 Insert the VirtualClass CD into your CD drive. The Setup program should start automatically . If it does not, run the SETUP.EXE file directly from the CD. Also, if you are installing from a network or hard disk, double-click 'setup.exe' to launch the Windows Installer program.

Step 2 Carefully read the License Agreement and select 'I agree' if you accept the License conditions. If you do not accept the terms in this agreement, the setup wil l be aborted.

Step 3 Select Teacher or Student from the Installation Options screen and click Next, as Fig. 2-2b shows.

Fig. 2-2b

Step 4 Enter your required information, as Fig. 2-2a shows.

Fig. 2-2a

Step 5 Enter a location for VirtualClass to load its program files.

Step 6 Click Next to confirm the selections and to start installing VirtualCla ss on your computer. Step 7 Click Finish to end the installation of the VirtualClass program files. After the installation is complete,

you can launch VirtualClass and/or show the Readme file by selecting the appropriate checkboxes, as Fig. 2-2c shows.

Fig. 2-2c

2-2.2 Silent Setup

With the silent installation feature, the network administrator can install this software onto all of the systems through a command line. VirtualClass will install on its own, without any end-user intervention.

The default installation path is: %WindowsDir%（Windows system location, e.g. C: )\Program Files\FarStone\VirtualClass.

If you would like to install the teacher portion silently, please insert the VirtualClass CD into your CD drive (e.g. E: ) first. Then select Start->Run and type ”E:\setup.exe /s /t” and press enter to start the ins tallation. If you wish to install the student portion silently, please insert the VirtualClass CD into your CD drive (e.g. E:),

then select Start->Run and type “E:\setup.exe /s /s” and press enter to start the installation.

2-2.3 Remote Setup

VirtaulClass Remote Setup feature provides a continuing easy way for the teacher to deploy the client program on student computers.

Before the teacher performs remote setup, please make sure the following requirements are met:

• VirtualClass Teacher program is installed on the teacher’s computer.

• The Net access: sharing and security module in Local Security Settings is set to “Classic” on the student

computers. (To set this option, click Run from Start Menu on windows, type in “secpo l.msc” to laun ch Local Security Settings window. Locate Security Settings>Local Policies> Security Option from the directory in the left panel. Find the item Network access: sharing and security model for local accounts from the policy list in the right panel, double click it. In the popup dialog box, select Classic-local users authenticate as themselves, and click Apply.

Follow the steps below to remotely install VirtualClass Student program on student computers. Step 1. Select All Programs>VirtualClass>Remote Install Tool from the start menu on the teacher

computer. FarStone Remote Install Tool should run (shown as below).

Step 2. Click Next to continue. Step 3. (For single setup only)

Select Install to single computer tab (shown as below).

Enter the computer name. You can click Browse button to locate from the local area network list. In Login options, enter the user name and password so that the installer can get the remote setup

authentication on the student computer. Step 4. (For multiple setups only)

Select Install to multiple computers tab (shown as below) .

Note: To be able to install VirtualClass Student program on multiple computer in a group on a LAN simultaneously, mak e sure a Windows account with the same user name and password is created on all of these computers beforehand.

First you need to configure a group’s login information. Click on one group name, and enter the same user name and password that was previously created in Lo gin options on the right side. Remember to check the box “Remember password” below.

Then select the target computer to install the program on. You can choose a whole group by clicking the box before the group name. When a whole group is selected, it will use the group configuration you have set just now as the login option for all the computers. You can also double click a group name to unfold it and select some specific computers among them from the list. You can specify the login option for each computer one by one individually. When setting the login option for a computer, you can use the group configuration by checking the “Use group config” box, or enter another account name and password, and check “Remember password” op tion.

Note: Setting login option for a computer does not selecting it computer as a target computer. Please do remember to check the box before the computer name after you have set login option for it.

Step 5. Click Next to start installing VirtualClass Stude nt on the selected computer. Click Finish to exit th e setup tool when the operation complete.

2-2.4 Uninstalling VirtualClass

Step 1 Close VirtualClass before uninstalling it. Right-click on the VirtualClass icon in the system tray and select Exit from the popup menu to close VirtualClass.

Step 2 To uninstall the VirtualClass program, press Start in the Windows taskbar, and then either select (a) Programs/ VirtualClass/Uninstall VirtualClass or (b) Start/Settings/ Control Panel and double-click on

the Add/Remove Programs icon to open the Add/Remove Programs menu. Select VirtualClass and then click on the Add/Remove button. Either method will launch the VirtualClass Uninstall Wizard. Select Remove to continue.

Note: The VirtualClass Student progr am cannot be removed either from Programs in the Start menu or from the Control Panel. You must run VirtualClass setup in order to uninstall the VirtualClass Student program, as is shown in fig. 2-3a.

Fig. 2-3a

Step 3 Click Next in Fig. 2-3a. A message will display asking the user if he/she would like to keep the student list. If yes, the student list will remain the same next time VirtualClass is installed on the computer.

Step 4 Selecting either Yes or No will start the uninstallation process. After successfully removing VirtualClass from your computer, click OK.

Chapter 3

Using

VirtualClass Teacher

Module

Chapter 3 Using VirtualClass—Teacher Module

3-1 Overview of Common Menus of VirtualClass Teacher Module

This section introduces the main interface, common menus, bars, but tons and quick-keys on the VirtualClass Teacher Module so that the user can be familiar with this application and use it easily.

3-1.1 Main Interface

Fig. 3-1a

 Title Bar: Name of the application.  Menu Bar: All functions can be accessed through these menus.  Tool Bar: Common functions can be acce ssed through the buttons on this bar.  Information area: Shows information of a selected student; displays messages the teacher sent and received.  Student icon area: Shows whether a student has enrolled in this class. Highlighted icons indicate those

students who are logged on. The little application icon is the current running application on the student computer.

i.e. The icon

 Status bar: Lists the total number of students enrolled in this classroom, and the number of students currently

logged in to this class.

shows the Office program “Microsoft Word” is currently running on this student computer.

3-1.2 Right-button Menu

There are two different right-click menus, depending on where the arrow key stays.

The 1st case: When right-clicking the mouse in a blank part of the student icon area, the menu is as follows.

The teacher can change the order of student icons. He/She can run common functions through the sub-menu “To all students”.

The 2nd case: When right-clicking on the student icon, the menu is as follows. The gray indicates you cannot

perform this function.

Note: When the Teacher is using the Broadcast, Multi-View, NetMovie, Lecture, Chatroom or Lock functions on selected student PC(s), right-clicking on any target student icon and then selecting Halt all operations will stop current operations for all selected student(s), not just the one t hat was right-cl icked on.

3-1.3 Menu Bar

In the menu bar, the following sub-menus are included:

Manage: (see detailed introduction in a later chapter) Teach: (see detailed introduction in a later chapte r) View: Selecting appropriate items, you can show/hide the tool bar, statu s bar and information area. You can

also change the display of student icons. Help: Entries for registration, entering serial number to upgrade an evaluation version to full version, version, “Online help” and “About” (version, copyright, and license information, et c.)

3-1.4 Tool Bar

Buttons in this bar enable the teacher to perform some common functions.

：Single-click it to broadcast the teacher’s screen and voice message to a stud ent or students.

: Single-click it to play and broadcast digital media such as video clips, VCDs or MP3s to students’

computers.

: Single-click it to view a selected student’s screen.

: Single-click it to broadcast a student's screen to other s.

: Single-click it to control a student’s computer remotely.

: Single-click it to display multiple students’ screens.

: Single-click it to broadcast the teacher's voice messa ge to student(s).

: Single-click it to chat with a selected student.

: Single-click it to send a text message to student(s)

: Single-click it to communicate with specified student(s) in text.

: Single-click it to stop the current operation. This function is somewhat l i ke the ESC but ton.

: Single-click it to lock a student’s computer.

: Single-click it to unlock a student’s computer.

: Block all Internet access on the all student computers.

: Click the triangle beside it to select a view mode from the drop down list.

3-1.5 VirtualClass Lit Interface

The lit interface is a floating bar containing some common f unction buttons. It appears on the upper screen when the teacher hides the main interface. The bar is as follows:

Two of these buttons need to be introduced:

E-Tablet: It enables the teacher to high light important areas of the screen to be broadcast.

Back: Single-click it to go back to the main interface .

3-2 Start VirtualClass Teacher

3-2.1 Launch VirtualClass Teacher Module

Installing the VirtualClass Teacher program will add the VirtualClass icon to the T eacher's desktop. You can launch VirtualClass by either (a) double-clicking the icon, or (b) selecting Start Menu -> Program -> VirtualClass Teacher.

When VirtualClass is started, the te acher will be asked to select an empty classroom to start the class, as shown

in Fig. 3-2a. Click OK to confirm your selection an d start VirtualClass. Notice: The classroom selected in the first launching would be the default room until you change the default.

The way of changing the default is explained in a later section .

Fig. 3-2a

Once VirtualClass is started, two small icons as follows will be placed in the Windows system tray.

VirtualClass

VirtualClass Live-Update Service

3-2.2 Hide the Main Interface

When the teacher minimizes the main interface, it is hidden, and the lit interface will appear. There are two ways to turn back to the main interface.

1. Click the “Back” button

2. Right-click the “VirtualClass” icon

on the lit interface bar.

in the Windows system tray, and select “Show” in the popup menu.

3-2.3 Exit VirtualClass Teacher

You can either select Manage -> Exit in the Menu Bar of the main interface, (if in lit interface, turn back to main interface first) or right-click the “VirtualClass” icon

pop-up menu. Note: Even if the VirtualClass T eacher has already exited, the VirtualClass Student application is still running. In

this case, the icon on the student computer will change to

in the Windows system tray, and select “Exit” in the

3-3 Teaching Management

3-3.1 Students Management

z Rename a student

The teacher can change a student’s name by using one of these two options:

1. Select one student, Manage in Menu Bar, and then select Rename;

2. Select one student, and then press F2 on the keyboard.

z Drop a student

The teacher can drop a student out of the class by using one of these two options:

1. Select one student, select Manage -> Drop student;

2. Right-click this icon and select Drop student in the popup menu. Note: When this function is performed, the dropped student’s icon still exits in the classroom, but in the offline status.

z Delete a student

The teacher can delete a selected student by selecting Manage -> Delete student in the Menu Bar. When this function is performed, the deleted student’s icon will be deleted from this classroom. It will appear only when he logs in to this classroom again.

z View a student’s properties

There are two ways to perform this function:

1. Select student(s), click Manage in the Menu Bar, then select Student’s Properties in the popup menu.

2. Right-click on a student icon, and select Student’s Properties in the popup menu. Note: The teacher can view a selected student’s name, account, computer name, IP address and status. If more than one student is selected, the teacher can view the number of selected students and online students.

3-3.2 Save Classroom Layout

VirtualClass automatically saves the classroom layout when you change a student’s position through drag-and-drop. The teacher can change the number of the column according to his/her need. Right-click on any space in the student icon area and select Classroom Layout to specify the number of the columns and rows in this classroom.

3-3.3 System Preference

Select Manage -> Preference to display the preference dialog, as is shown in Fig. 3-3.2a.

Fig. 3-3.2a

z Preference—Teacher (Fig 3-3.2a)

Classroom management:

Select a classroom: The teacher can re-select a classroom in this list. Select a bundled IP address: When there is more than one network adapter and IP address on the teacher

computer, he/she can select one as the default address bund l ed to the VirtualClass application.

Multi-view:

Screens viewed at a time: The teacher can decide on the number of student screens viewed at a time. Refresh interval: The teacher can decide to refresh the multi-view on an interval between 5 to 30 second s.

Other:

The teacher can set the image quality by moving the slide bar. From left to right, the transfer speed decreases, but image quality increases.

z Preference – Student (Fig. 3-3.2b)

The teacher can enable/disable the student’s ability to perform certain operations, or remotely set the configuration of student computers by properly selecting the checkboxes , as shown in Fig. 3-3.2b

Fig. 3-3.2b

3-4 Broadcast

Screen broadcast mode broadcasts exactly what is displayed on the Teacher’s screen to all students logged on for the Class. Note: 1) When the “Lock the computers that are receiving broadcasts” option is selected in the Preference--Student dialog (Fig 3-3.2b), the students’ controls are disabled while this mode is active.

2) While the broadcasting mode is active, the main interface will turn into the lit interfac ) The teacher can broadcast to a selected student or to all students in the classroom.

e automatically.

After studen

t(s) is/are selected (if none are selected, the default is all students), there are four ways to activate

this mode:

Single-click the icon in the Tool Bar; Right-click on one of the selected student icons and select Broadcast in the popup menu; if broadcasting to all

students, right-click on t he bla Broadcast in the popup menu.

3. Select a student/students, then select Teach in the Menu Bar, and ch

. To select a student/students, simply press “Ctrl+B” on the keyboard.

nk space of the student icon area, go to “To all students” option, and select

oose Broadcast in the dropdown menu;

3-5 Monitor Student Screen

VirtualClass provides a monitoring mode for the tea cher to know exactly what the students are doing. The teacher can even take full control of a student computer if needed. There are two modes: Monitor and

ulti-View.

3-5.1 Monitor

It is a one-one-view mode. The teacher can monitor a selected student. When this mode is activated, the selected student’s screen is shown in a window on the teacher’s computer. The title of the monitoring windo number and name of the student, and its IP There are four ways to activate this mode:

address. Clicking the

w displays the

button can stop this operation.

1. Select a student. Single-click the

2. Right-click on the selected student icon, and select Monitor in the popup menu;

3. Select Teach in the Menu Bar, and then s . Simply press “Ctrl+V” on the keyboard.

icon in the Tool Bar;

elect Monitor in the dropdown menu;

3-5.2 Multi-View

In the Multi-View mode, the teacher can view up to 16 screens at the same time. When more than 16 screens need to be view interval. Note: To set the cycle interval, go to Manage on the Menu Bar and select Preference from the

open the Preference window. Select the Teacher page, and then edit the 'Refresh interval'.

to After one or more students are sel

to activate this Multi-View mode:

1. Single-click the

Right-click on one of the selected student icons, and select Multi-View in the popup menu; if broadcasting to all

students, right-click on the blan Multi-View in the popup menu.

d then select Multi-View;

3. Select a student or students. Choose Teach in the Menu Bar, an . Select a student or students. Press “Ctrl+H” on the keyboard.

Note: 1) If clicking the Multi-View button

2) When multi-view mode is activated, the multi-view window is displayed on a full screen mode on the teacher screen.

In this window, the teacher can control, lock/unlock or send a message to one of the

) Clicking the

ed, then VirtualClass will Cycle through, viewing each group of 16 computer screens for a set cycle

dropdown menu

ected (if none are selected, the default is all students), there are four methods

button in the Tool Bar;

k area of the student icon area, go to “To all students” option, and select

in the lit interface, all students are chosen to be viewed by default.

student computers.

3button can stop this mode and return you to the main interface.

3-6 Share Student Screen

Screen Share allows the T eacher to relay a selected Student's screen to all other students logged on to the Class.

There are four ways to perform this function:

1. Select a student, single-click the

2. Right-click on the selected student icon, and select “Screen Share” in the popup menu.

3. Select a student. Choose Teach in the Menu Bar, an . Select a student. Press “Ctrl+R” on the keyboard.

4 When this operation is performed, a dialog titled VirtualClass - Screen Share will pop up on the s

shown in Fig. 3-6a.

Select receivers from the list in the lower box and click OK to start Screen Share.

button in the Tool Bar;

d then select Screen Share;

creen, as is

Fig. 3-6a

3-7 Control Student Computer

The teacher can remotely control a student computer , so that he/she can tutor a selected student if necessary. There are four ways to perform this function:

1. Single-click the

2. Right-click on one of the selected student icons, and choose Control in the popup menu;

3. Select a student. Choose Teach in the Menu Bar, th . Select a student. Press “Ctrl+C” on the keyboard.

4 Under Remote Control, the screen of the student computer will be displayed in a window on the Teacher’s screen.

The student’s number, name and IP address are displayed in the title bar of this

ll control in this window just like operating from the student comp uter.

Note: 1) If the teacher selects the “Lock the computer that is being controlled” option in Manage -> Preference -> Student -> Lock, the controlled student cannot ope

both the teac er and the controlled student can operate.

) Click the

2button to stop controlling the student computer.

button in the Tool Bar;

en select Control;

window. The teacher can take

rate on their own computer; otherwise,

3-8 Lecture

VirtualClass can simultaneously broadcast the tea che r ’s voice to all students in the c lass. Th is funct ion can b e performed when student’s screens are “black locked” so that the teacher can force students to listen to his/her lecture attentively. The teacher can lecture to one or more selecte There are four ways to enter lecture mode:

1. Single-click the

Right-click on one of the selected student icons and select Lecture in the popup menu; if the lecture is to all

students, right-click on the blank a select Lecture in the popup menu.

3. Select a student or students. Choose Teach in the Menu Bar, an . Select a student or students. Press “Ctrl+N” on the keyboard.

button in the Tool Bar;

rea of the student icon area, go to the “To all students” option, and

d student(s), or to all students in the classroom.

d then select Lecture;

Note: 1) If clicking the Lecture button

) When a student is receiving the lecture, his/her icon changes to

in the lit interface, the default target st udent is the whole class.

3-9 Talk to Student

The teacher can talk to a selected student privately. There are four ways to perform this function:

1. Single-click the

2. Right-click on one of the selected student icons and choose Talk in the popup menu;

3. Select a student. Choose Teach in the Menu Bar an . Select a student. Press “Ctrl+T” on the keyboard.

ote: When a student is under the talk mode, his/her icon changes into

button in the Tool Bar;

d select Talk;

3-10 Send Message to Student

The teacher can send a message to one or several student(s), or to all students in class. If no student is selected, the default is to all students. There are four ways to perform this function:

1. Single-click the

Right-click on one of the selected student icons, and select Message in the popup menu; if sending a

message to all students, right-click on the blank a option, and select Message in the popup menu.

3. Select a student or students. Choose Teach in the Menu Bar, an . Select a student or students. Press “Ctrl+S” on the keyboard.

button in the Tool Bar;

rea of the student icon area, go to the “To all students”

d then select Talk;

A Send Message dialog box will pop out (Shown below). Type in any text in the box and clik Send.

Upon receiving the text, a dialog box will pop out on student computer displaying the message. The student can click Reply button on the dialog box to interact with the teacher.

Note: 1) The teacher can enable/disable the ability

2) Students cannot send messages to each other.

3) T yping message in the text frame of

e message to all students in class. th

the Message Area, and clicking the send button

of students to send messages to him/her.

on the right can also send

3-11 Text Communicate in Chatroom

The teacher can communicate with a selected student or with all students in the class using text. There are fours ways to enter the chatroom mode:

1. Single-click the button in the Tool Bar;

2. Right-click on one of the selected student icons, and select Chatroom in the popup menu; If all students

are supposed to enter the chatroom, right-click on the blank area of the student icon area, go to the “To all students” option, and select Chatroom in the popup menu.

3. Select a student or students. Choose Teach in the Menu Bar, and then select Chatroom;

4. Select a student or students. Press “Ctrl+O” on the keyboard.

Note: If you click the Chatroom button in the lit interface, all students will enter the Chatroom by default.

After the Chatroom is activated, a Chatroom window will appear on the screen, as shown in Fig. 3-11a.

①

③

②

Fig. 3-11a.

• Message area: All messages displayed in the frame.

• Typing area: Type your message in this frame, and click the Send button on the right to display it in the

Message area.

• Function Bar:

Click Click Click

to change the color of the word you typed out; to insert a face expression icon;

, and the “Add student list” dialog box will pop up on the screen, as shown in Fig. 3-11b.

Fig. 3-11b

Student Name, Computer Name and IP address of all online students will appear in this box. The teacher can invite selected student(s) into, or drop selected student(s) out of the Chatroom.

3-12 Send and Receive Files

With this function, the teacher can distribute files, pictures or applications needed in teaching a specified student or to all students in the class. He/She can also collect stude nts’ work in his/her own computer for checking.

3-12.1 Distribute File to student

The teacher can distribute files to a selected student or to all students. If none is selected, the default is to all students in class. After selection, there are two ways to perform this function:

1. Select “Teach -> Distribute file” in the Menu Bar;

2. Press “Ctrl+P” on the keyboard.

After this operation, a “Distribute files” dialog box will appear on screen, as shown in Fig. 3-12a.

Fig. 3-12a

Select the file to be distributed from the teacher’s computer and click the Send button. The teacher can stop distributing during the operation by clicking the Close button be l o w.

3-12.2 Collect Files from Student

The teacher can collect files from a s ele cte d stu dent o r f rom all stu dents . I f none is se lecte d , the defa ult i s a ll students in the class. After selection, there are two ways to perform this function:

1. Select “Teach -> Collect file” in the Menu Bar;

2. Press “Ctrl+D” on the keyboard.

After this operation, a “Collect files” dialog box will appear on screen, as shown in Fig. 3-12b.

Fig. 3-12b

In Save to box, select a path on the local computer to save the collected file. Click the drop down button beside File to be collected box to display the list of files previously sent to students. Select the file to be collected from the list and click Collect button.

3-13 VirtualClass e-Tablet

E- T ablet is designed to complement VirtualC lass while it is in 'Screen Broadcast' mode. E-T ablet provides a wide range of drawing functionality that can be used to assist the teacher in directing the students' attention toward a point of interest and/or highlighting important a reas of the screen to be broadcast. VirtualClass e-tablet can only be opened in the lit interface.

3-13.1 Open e-Tablet

To open VirtualClass e-Tablet, click the e-Tablet button on the lit in terface. The n an e-Tablet tool box will appear on the upper right screen, as shown in Fig. 3-13.1a.

Fig. 3-13.1a

3-13.2 Use e-Tablet drawing tools

To use the e-Tablet drawing tools:

Step 1 Single-click on the chosen tool (the active tool will be highlighted).

Step 2 Move the mouse cursor to the point where you want to begin drawing on the screen and single-click to

set the 'start draw' point.

Step 3 Move the cursor to where you want the drawing to end and single-click again to set the 'end draw' point.

Step 4 The image you created can be saved on the hard disk by selecting Save on the drawing tools box. You can open an existing image by selecting Open as well.

Note: (1) Right-clicking on any part of the screen will hide the drawing tool.

(2) The tools in this box are used in the same way as other drawing tools, such as the Paint function in

Windows accessories.

3-14 Raise Hand

With the ‘Raise Hand’ function, a student can send a notice to the Teacher i ndicating he/she wishes to ask a question. After the student uses this function, his/her icon will change to

the student by giving a lecture, sending a message, or inviting him into the chatroom. The teacher can clear the hand mark in one of three ways:

1. Right-click the

2. Select the hand-raised student, click Teach in the Menu Bar, and choose “Clear Mark”;

icon, and choose “Clear Mark”;

. Then the teacher can answer

3. Select the hand-raised student, press “Ctrl+E” on the keyboard.

After the Clear Mark action, the student icon will turn back to

3-15 Remote Power On/Off

The teacher can remotely remotely start up or shut down a sele cted student’s com puter using one of two methods:

1. Select student(s), choose “Manage -> Power On/Power Off” from the Menu Bar;

2. Right-click on the selected student(s), choose Power On/Power Off in the popu p menu.

At a system power off, you will see a notice dialog as shown in Fig. 3-15a.

Fig. 3-15a Click “Yes” to shut down. After this operation, the student icon will change into offline status (gray colored). Click “No” to abandon the shutdown operation.

3-16 Lock/Unlock Student Computer

3-16.1 Lock student computer

The teacher can ‘black lock’ a selected student’s computer or lock all student computers. After selection, there are four ways to lock a student’s computer: (If none is selected, the default is to all students in the class.)

1. Single-click the button in the Tool Bar;

2. Right-click on one of the selected student icons, and select Lock in the popup menu. If all students are supposed to be locked, right-click on the blank area of student icon area, go to the “To all students” option, and select Lock in the popup menu.

3. Select a student or students. Choose Teach in the Menu Bar, and then select Lock;

4. Select a student or students. Press “Ctrl+L” on the keyboard.

Note: 1) If clicking the Lock button

2) When a student computer is locked, his/her icon will change to

in lit interface, the default target is all students in the class.

3-16.2 Unlock Student Computer

When the teacher would like to unlock student computers, it can be done using one of the following three methods:

1. Select locked student(s) (if none are selected, default is all locked students.). Click unlock button Tool Bar;

2. Select locked student(s). Right-click on one of selected icons, and choose Unlock in the popu p menu;

3. Select locked student(s) (if none is selected, default is all locked students.). Choose Teach in the Menu Bar, then select Unlock;

4. Select locked student(s) (if none is selected, default is all locked students.). Press “Ctrl+U” on the keyboard.

in the

Note: 1) If clicking the Unlock button

in the lit interface, the default is to unlock all locked students.

3-17 Remotely Run Application on Student Computer

3-17.1 Edit Applications List

VirtaulClassVirtualClass allows the teacher to remotely run applications on studen t computers. The teacher should first edit the Launch Application list from which he/she can choose to run later on durin g the teaching process.

Select Teach from menu bar, then Launch Application to open the Launch Application list. ( shown in Fig 3-17a)

Fig. 3-17a T o add an application to the list, click Add button on the right. Then click Browse to select the execute file of the program from your local hard disk. (Note: The application should be installed to th e same directory on both teacher computer and the student computer . The teacher specifies the application from his/her local computer .) Enter any description for it and click OK.

To edit the program path or description, select the application and click Edit button. To delete the program from the list, sel ect the application and click Delete.

3-17.2 Remotely Launch Applications Student Computer

Select one or more target student computer(s) on which to launch the application. Use one of the following methods to start this operation:

1. selectSelect Teach from menu bar, then Launch Application;

2. right Right-click on the selected student(s) and choose Launch Application from the popup menu. The application list should appear. Select the appl ication to run from the list and click Execute. Note: The application should be installinstalled to the same diretorydirectory both on the teacher computer and

the student computer.

3-18 Application Control on Student Computer

3-18.1 Edit Application Control List

The teacher can control student’s rights to execute applications on local computers. He/she can give full rightrights to students or allow them to run spec ified applications only.

To control application execute rightrights on a student computer, the teacher must first edit the app lication control list.

Select View from the menu bar , then Application Control. You will see Application Control panel appears at the

bottom of the program interface. (Shown in Fig. 3-18a)

Fig. 3-18a The left part is the approved list. The right part is the restricted list. Below is description on how to operate in the approved list. Operating in the restricted list follows the same procedures.

To add an application to the approved list, click the Add button an application from your local computer and add any descriptions to it. Click OK to return.

Note: Application Control is ineffective if the specified application is not installed on the student computer. The installation path on the student computer needs NOT to be the same with that on th e teacher computer.

There is another convenient way to add applications to both lists. In Detail View mode, all running applications are listed under Running applications item. You can right click on the application icon and select Add to Approved List or Add to Restricted List. (shown below)

on the upper right. Click Browse to select

3-18.2 Application Control Policy

Once the approved and restricted lists are configured, the teacher can choose a policy to enforce the application control on student computers.

Select one or more student computer(s) to apply the application control policy on. Then right -click on the selected students and choose Application Control from the popup menu, than chose one policy from the three:

Allow All: Do not apply any restriction on application execution. All applications on the student computer can run normally.

Enable Approved List: Only allow the application on the approved list to run. Enable Restricted List: Applications on the restricted list cannot run student computer. All others can run

normally.

3-19 Internet Control on Student Computer

3-19.1 Edit Internet Control List

The teacher can control student’s internet access privileg e. He/she can disable all access to all websites or allow them to visit specific websites o n ly.

To control internet acce ss on student’s computer, the teacher must first edit the webs ite list. Select View from the menu bar, then Internet Control. You will see the website control panel appears at the

bottom of the program interface. (shown in Fig. 3-19a)

Fig. 3-19a The left part is the approved list. The right part is the restricted list. Operations to the approved list are introduced below. Operations to the restricted list are the same.

To add a website to the approved list, click the Add button box appears (Fig. 3-19b). Enter the address in the URL box and enter any description in the Description box. You can also enter some keywords to identify the website when the program tries to restrict or approve it. Click OK to finish and return.

on the upper right, the Add/Edit W ebsite dialog

Fig. 3-19b There is another convenient way to add applications to both lists. In Detail View mode, all running applications are listed under Running applications item. You can right click on the application icon and select Add to Approved List or Add to Restricted List. (shown below)

3-19.2 Internet Control Policy

Once the approved and restricted lists are configured, the teacher can choose a policy to enforce the internet control on student computers.

Select one or more student computer(s) to apply the internet control policy on. Then right -click on the selected students and choose Internet Control from the popup menu, than chose one policy from the four: (see Fig. 3-19c)

Allow All: Do not apply any restrictions on website access. Enable Approved List: Only allows access to the websites in the ap proved list. Enable Restricted List: Websites in the restricted list cannot be accessed on student computers. All others can

be accessed normally. Block All: If this policy is enabled, the student cannot vis it any website on their computer.

Fig 3-19c

Chapter 4

Using

VirtualClass Student

Module

Chapter 4 Using VirtualClass—Student Module

4-1 Start VirtualClass--Student and Student Menu

4-1.1 Start VirtualClass

Installing the VirtualClass Student progr am will add the VirtualClass icon to the Student's desktop. You can launch VirtualClass by either (a) double-clicking the icon, or (b) selecting Start Menu -> Program -> VirtualClass Student. After launching VirtualClass Student, there will be a VirtualClass icon on the Student computer’s taskbar, a s shown in the red circle in Fig. 4-1.1a . When t he mouse pas ses over th e i con, a no te wil l a ppe ar in dicat in g the Teacher Computer Name that is currently logged on.

Fig. 4- 1.1a.

Note: 1) Normally, when a Teacher comes online, the Student computer will automatically be logged into any Class of which they are a member.

2) If there is no Teacher online, the VirtualClass offline icon

3) When launching VirtualClass Student for the first time after installation, a Select a Classroom dialog box w ill pop up, as shown in Fig. 4-1.1b.

Fig. 4-1.1b

After selecting one classroom and clicking OK, the Student Computer will automatically check the versions between the Student and Teacher computers. If a higher version is detecte d on the Teacher computer, the Student will automatically be upgraded to the same version.

will be shown in the Student’s taskbar.

4-1.2 Student Menu

If you right-click on the VirtualClass icon in the taskbar, the student menu will pop up, as shown in Fig. 4-1.2a.

Fig. 4-1.2a Fig. 4-1.2b

Note: 1) When Right-clicking on the offline icon, the menu is as Fig.4-1.2b shows;

2) Some functions may be disabled by the Teacher Computer. Disabled function options are gray and cannot be used;

3) Help: Click it to open the online help file. About: Click it to view version, copyright and lice nse information. View received file: Clicking it will dis play collected file list.

Other functions will be introduced in the following sections.

4-2 Raise Hand

By clicking the “Raise Hand” option in the student menu, st udents can send notice to the Teacher indicating he/she wishes to ask a question.

After the student uses this function, his/her icon on the Teacher Computer will change to teacher's attention. Then the teacher can answer by choosing a proper method. Note: The student cannot perform this operation if the teacher unchecks the Allow to raise hand box in the VirtualClass preferences.

to raise the

4-3 Send Message

With this function, the student can send messages to the teacher. Right-click on the VirtualClass icon in the task tray , and click "Send Message" in the popup menu, and then a Send Message dialog box will be displayed on the screen as shown in Fig. 4-3a.

Fig. 4-3a.

Note: If the teacher unchecks the Allow to send message box in VirtualClass preference s, then students cannot perform this operation.

4-4 Select a Classroom

If allowed by the teacher to select a classroom, the students can right-click on the VirtualClass icon in the task tray and click "Select a Classroom" in the popup menu. Then a Select a Classroom dialog box will be displayed, as shown in Fig. 4-4a. Select the classroom and click OK to enter.

Fig. 4-4a

4-5 Manual Logon

If allowed by the teacher to select a classroom, the student can also choose to log on to a classroom manually . Right-click on the VirtualClass icon in the task tray and click "Manual Logon" in the popup menu. Then a Manual logon dialog box will be displayed as shown in Fig. 4-5a.

Fig. 4-5a

The student can type in the IP address or name of the T eacher Computer, and click OK to log on to that T e acher Computer.

4-6 View Received Files

When the teacher sends a file to a student, a notice window (Fig. 4-6a) will instantly appear on the bottom right. Clicking the file name in the collected file list will open this file.

Fig. 4-6a

4-7 Receive and Reply to a Message

When the teacher sends a message to a student, a Message dialog box will instantly pop up on student screen, as shown in Fig. 4-7a.

Fig. 4-7a

Click Reply to show Fig. 4-7b. Type message in the dialog box and send it back to the teacher.

Fig. 4-7b

4-8 Exit Classroom

T o Exit the VirtualClass Student program, right-click on the small icon on the taskbar , and then select Exit from the dropdown menu.

Note: The students themselves cannot close the VirtualClass student program if the teacher has checked Prevent students from exiting VirtualClass box.

Chapter 5

Using

VirtualClass NetMovie

Chapter 5 VirtualClass NetMovie

5-1 VirtualClass NetMovie - Introduction

The NetMovie Manager provides a convenient way of managing and running multimedia files on CD, hard disk and on LAN. It also enables you to broadcast live and/or play live recordings, from within VirtualClass. NetMovie adapts a Client/Server mode; supports most multimedia formats such as ASF , WMV, WAV, MPEG, DAT, and MP3, etc. NetMovie is also an excellent tool for creating, classifying, adding and organizing your multimedia resources.

Note: Beside files types mentioned above, other type of mul timedia files can also run if DirectShow Fil ter is installed on both Teacher and Student computers.

5-2 NetMovie Manager - Teacher

NetMovie Manager will appear on the Teacher's screen when activated, as shown in Fig. 5-2a.

Fig. 5-2a

Note: Before the teacher plays a multimedia in NetMovie, he/she must make sure the file also exits on the Student computer. Virtual would automatically locate the file in "My Documents/VirtualClass" on Student computer. The teacher can use Distribute File function to send the file to this directory before he/she play it using NetMovie.

5-2.1 Activate NetMovie

Select the student(s) you want to receive NetMovie (if none is selected, the default is to all students). Then the teacher can show NetMovie using one of the following four methods:

1. Click the NetMovie button

2. Right-click on one of the selected student icons, and select Show Movie in the popup menu; If all students are supposed to see the movie, right-click on the blank area of student icon area, then choose the “To all students” option, and select Show Movie in the popup menu.

3. Select a student or students, then select Teach in the Menu Bar , and choose Show Movie in the dropdown menu;

4. Select a student/students and press “Ctrl+M” on the keyboard.

Note: If clicking the NetMovie button movie.

in the Tool Bar;

in the lit interface, by defaul t all students are chosen to see the

5-2.2 Working Around in NetMovie Manager

All of the functions introduced below can be accessed in the right-click menu. The menu will be displayed when

you right-click the mouse on any part of the NetMovie Manager. As shown in Fig. 5-2.2a.

Fig. 5-2.2a

z Play Multimedia Files

There are three methods to play a file:

1. Click on the open file button

below the play screen;

2. Right-click on any part of the NetMovie Manager and select Open in popup menu to open a file;

3. Press "Ctrl+O" on the keyboard to open a file. In Open window, the teacher can enter a network path to display a video on the Internet, or select a file from

his/her local computer. Note: If the teacher chooses a multimedia file from his/her local compu ter, he/she m ust make sure the file is

also exit on computer. He/she can use Distribute File function to send the file to Student computer befor e he/she play it using NetMovie.

z Play list

1) Single-click on the Play List button

, or 2) Select Play List in the right popup menu, or 3) Simply

pressing "Ctrl+L" can show the Play List dialog box shown in Fig. 5-2.2b.

Fig. 5-2.2b

The NetMovie player will play files on the list in sequence. The tea cher can add, delete and change the sequence of files on the list. He/She can also view the properties of selected files by clicking the Properties button and displaying the Properties win dow, as shown in Fig. 5-2.2c.

z Play Control

Fig. 5-2.2c

Play Mode Button Description

Play Pause

Play a file after it is paused or stopped Pause a file that is currently playing

Stop

Stop a file that is currently playing

Go back to the beginning of this file

Rewind

Skip backward when playing a file

Skip Forward Next

Skip Forward when playing a file Play the next file on file list

z Volume

The Teacher can adjust the playing volume by dragging the volume bar shown in Fig. 5-2.2d.

Fig. 5-2.2d

Note: 1) From top to bottom, the volume decreases to mute mode.

2) The teacher can directly enter mute mode by clicking the button

below the play screen.

z Close Multimedia File

The Teacher can close a file during the displaying process by clicking the close but ton

below the play

screen.

z Exit NetMovie

The Teacher can exit NetMovie Man ager by clicking on the close wi ndow button or by selecting Ex it from the right-click menu.

5-3 NetMovie - Student

Starting the NetMovie on the Teacher's computer will launch the NetMovie display on the student computer automatically to receive the movie simultaneously. The NetMovie display that is visible on the student computers is shown in Fig. 5-3a.

Fig. 5-3a

While receiving NetMovie, students can perform the following operation:

z Adjust the display window to full screen by clicking the button z Hide the display window by clicking the button

z Return to normal size by right-clicking the mouse under full screen mode.

Note: these functions cannot be performed if the Teacher has checked the Full Screen box in the VirtualClass preferences.

z Adjust the playing volume by draggin g the volume bar

Chapter 6

Using

VirtualClass Keypad

Chapter 6 VirtualClass Keypad

6-1 VirtualClass Keypad Introduction

VirtualClass Keypad is an external hardware device, shown in Fig. 6-2b. The teacher can perform the most commonly used functions by simply pressing a key on this pad. The keypad makes teaching much easier and more convenient.

6-2 Install VirtualClass Keypad

Connect the VirtualClass keypad to the PS/2 port on the teacher computer and connect the standard keyboard to another port on the VirtualClass keypad, as shown in Fig. 6-2a.

PS/2 Standard Keyboard

Fig. 6-2a

6-3 VirtualClass keypad functions

The VirtualClass keypad (Fig. 6-2b) provides direct access to all of the main functions available in VirtualClass.

Fig 6-2b

• Number Keys (1-9)

These keys are used to select a specific computer. For example, if you want to control student 112, you should type the number 112 first before executing any actions.

• List

Displays the name and number of all students who are online. If all of the students cannot be displayed on one page, then press List again to scroll to the next page.

• Broadcast

Broadcasts the teacher’s screen, a model student’s screen or a voice message. Press Broadcast to broadcast the teacher’s screen to the screens of all students. T o broadcast an individual student’s screen to other students, first enter the student number and then press Broadcast.

• Voice

Pressing this key will broadcast the teacher’s voice messag e to all students. The teacher can also have a one-on-one chat with a student by selecting the number of the student before pressing the Voice key.

• Adv.

Launches VirtualClass advanced functions. There are two options in the Advanced window: e-Tablet and NetMovie. E-Tablet is designed to complement the VirtualClass Screen Broadcast. E-T ablet provides a wide range of drawing functionality that can be used to assist the teacher in directing the students' attention toward a point of interest and/or highlighting significant areas of the sc reen to be broadcast. NetMovie provides a convenient way of managing and running all of your multimedia files on CD, hard disk or server from within VirtualClass.

• Monitor

Displays the current screen of a selected student’s computer. To monitor one student computer, first enter the student computer number and then press Monitor. If you want to monitor all of the students’ computers, just press Monitor. The screens of all the students who lo gg ed into the classroom will be displayed in a “slideshow”.

• Control

Takes full control of a specific student's computer. You can remotely control the keyboard, mouse and other applications on a student’s computer. To control a system, first enter the student’s number and then press Control. Only one student computer can be controlle d at one time.

• Shutdown

Turns off a specific stude nt’s computer or the computers of all students. To turn off an individual student’s computer, enter the student number and then press the Shutdown key for 3 seconds. To turn off all student computers, just press the Shutdown key directly for 3 seconds.

• Lock

Disables the system, keyboard and mouse of one or all students. To lock only one computer, first enter the student's number on the keypad and then press Lock. If no student number is entered prio r to pressing Lock, then all of the systems will be locked.

• Esc

Cancel the current process. For example, if the user is currently broadcasting, pressing

Esc will stop the

broadcasting.

Chapter 7

Network Test

Chapter 7 Network Test

VirtualClass is equipped with a network diagnostic tool for both the teacher pro gram and the student program to ensure that the classroom network functions properly.

If the program does not seem to be able to find a network, please run the VirtualClass network test tool from Start->All programs->VirtualClass->Network Test.

Fig. 4-1a

Step 1 Click the Start button on the top to begin sending test information from the teacher’ s computer to the student’s computer. Step 2 Click the Start button at the bottom to receive data packets that have been sent from the teach er’s computer. Step 3 On the right side, the message window will display the information about the data received, lost data packets and your network quality. If no data are received on the student’s computer, please check your network connection and hardware configuration.

If the problem still persists, please contact FarStone technical support at

support@farstone.com.

Chapter 8

Appendix

Chapter 8 Appendix

8-1 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Why can’t I remotely install VirtualClass Client from the teacher side?

If you cannot install the client program through Remote Install tool, please check the following tow conditions to solve this problem:

1. make sure the following ports on th e target computer is opened:

ICMP port 0-Incoming echo request; TCP ports 139, 445 and UDP ports 137, 138; TCP port 135 and UDP port 135; TCP port 6150

2. If the operating system of the target computer is Windows XP, log on it as system administrator to check

following: Start > Settings (Classic start menu) > Control Panel >

Security Policy > Security Settings > Security Options > Network Access: sharing and security model for local accounts. Make sure the option “Classic-Local users authenticate as themselves” is

chosen.

Q2. Why can’t I turn off (or restart) the student computer using the VirtualClass teacher program?

If the student computer stops responding when you try to turn it off (or restart it), select Power Options from the control panel, and then select “Shut Down” from the “When I press…” dropdown menu in the Advanced tab.

Administrative Tools > Local

Or check Enable Advanced Power Management support on the APM tab.

Q3. I turned off the student computer using the VirtualClass teacher program. Why does the Scandisk program always run on the next system startup?

Not all of the programs were closed properly when VirtualClass shut down the student systems. Please close all of the running programs prior to restarting or shutting down.

Q4. I reinstalled the VirtualClass teacher program on my computer. Why did the studen t number change?

If you want to keep the student number listing the same as before, please do the following:

1. Select “Save student list” when removing the VirtualClass teacher program.

2. Back up the student list by saving the vclass.vcm from %InstallDir% Program

Files/FarStone/VirtualClass/vclass.vcm. Replace this file after VirtualClass has been re installed.

Q5. When should the student log in to the classroom manually?

If the classroom is already online but the student cannot find the classroom in the teacher list, you can enter the teacher computer name or IP address to log in to this classroom.

Q6. Can I change the language displayed in VirtualClass without reinstalling the program?

Yes. Y ou need to copy the R esXXXX.ini file, which is located in the VirtualClass program folder (number in folder name indicates certain language, as is shown in the table below) into %InstallDir%ProgramFiles\FarStone\VirtualClass\Language. After copying the file, please restart VirtualClass to have the chan ges take effect after copying the file.

Language Folder for language Traditional CHINESE 404 Simplify CHINESE 804 ENGLISH 409 FRENCH 40c GERMAN 407 ITALIAN 410 SPANISH 40a DUTCH 413 KOREAN 412 JAPANESE 411

Q7. Can I broadcast movies to student computers using VirtualClass?

Yes. You can do this using the NetMovie feature.

Q8. During installation, I received the following error message “1607: Can’t install InstallShield

Scripting Runtime.” What should I do?

Make sure that you have the administrator privileges to run the setup on the machine and then run

IsScript.msi

from the original installation packet. Run the file InstmsiA.exe on Windows 9x or Me or InstmsiW.exe on Windows NT, 2000 or XP to install and configure the Windows Installer Service on the machine. These files can be found in the same path as Setup.exe. If the issue persists, then register the Msiexec.exe file on the machine manually. To do this, run the following command line options in the Start > Run command or command prompt of the operating system: Windows NT, 2000: C:\Winnt\System32\Msiexec.exe /REGSERVER Windows 9x, Me or XP: C:\Windows\System\Msiexec.exe /REGSERVER

Make sure that the Installer folder in the Windows directory on the machine is not read-only. The path to the installer folder is typically C:\Winnt\Installer on Windows NT, 2000 and XP machines and C:\Windows\Installer on Windows 9x and Me machines. Right-click on the Installer folder and make sure that it is not read-only. On some machines, the installer folder may be hidden. Before searching for this folder in the above path, make sure to check the option “Show hidden files and folders” in the Windows Explorer options. Launch the Task Manager to see if multiple instances of Msiexec.exe or IDriver.exe are running on the machine. You can launch the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete. You should have at least one instance of these files running. But if you see more than one instance of Msiexec.exe or IDriver.exe, it could be the cause of the issue. If this is the case, please restart your system and try again.

Q9. How can I optimize the performance of VirtualClass?

You can try the following to improve your VirtualClass perfo rmance:

1. Reduce your screen resolution (e.g. reduce 1024 X 768 to 800 X 600).

2. Reduce the color quality (e.g. reduce 32-bit to 16-bit).

3. Do not set up a background picture

4. For Windows XP users, please select Appearance in Display properties, and then set Windows and buttons as Windows classic style.

5. Upgrade the display adapter driver.

Q10. Why can’t some student computers receive the screen broadcast in a network?

Please check whether the connection of the student computers is working properly. We provided a tool for testing the network connection for both the teacher and stude nt computers. Start this tool from Start->Programs->VirtualClass->Network Test and check whether the computers can send or receive data.

Q11. Why can’t the teacher and students hear from or talk to each other?

The following functions will use audio: when using the Monitor, Control and Talk. the teacher and students can communicate with each other; when using the Broadcast and Lecture functions, students can only hear from the teacher.

If audio does not work properly, please check the system’s volume Configuration from “Control Panel -> Sounds and Audio Devices -> Audio -> Volume -> Options -> Properties -> Recording” or by

double-clicking the Volume icon

in the task tray and selecting Options -> Properties -> Recording from

the Volume Control window. Check the status of all options in the Show the following volume controls screen:

A) To send audio from Te acher to Student, make sure “Mono Mix” is selected on the teacher computer, and “Microphone” and “Stereo Mix” are not selected. Also make sure that “Microphone” is selected on the Student computer.

B) To send audio to Student, make sure that “Microphone” is selected on the Teacher’s computer and “Mono Mix” is selected on the student computer.

After configuration, exit and restart VirtualClass to have the changes take effect.

8-2 License Agreement

FARSTONE TECHNOLOGY, INC. (FARSTONE) END US ER LICENSE AGREEMENT FO R VIRTUALCLASS, HERE AFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "SOFTWARE"

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: THE USE OF THIS "SOFTWARE" IS SUBJECT TO THE "SOFTWARE" LICENSE TERMS OF FARSTONE AND OTHER LICENSORS WHOSE SOFTWARE MAY BE BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT.

BY YOUR USE OF THE "SOFTWARE" INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT YOU AGRE E TO THE LICENSE TERMS REQUIRED BY THE LICENSOR OF THE "SOFTWARE", AS SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE LICENSE TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE "SOFTWARE", YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND.

LICENSE AND WARRANTY: The software which accompanies this license (the "Software") is the property of FARSTONE or its licensors and is protected by copyright law. While FARSTONE continues to own the Software, you will have certain rights to use the Software after your acceptance of this license. Except as may be modified by a license addendum which accompanies this license, your rights and obligations with respect to the use of this Software are as follows:

A. Single User License: (a) Use the "Software" on a single computer system or network, and only by a single user at a time. If you wish to use the "Software" for more users, you will need an additional License for each user. (b) Make one copy of the "Software" in machine-readable form solely for back-up purposes, provided you reproduce FarStone's copyright proprietary legends. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the "Software" may be used on the home, laptop or other secondary computer of the principal user of the "Software", and an additional copy of the "Software" may be made to support such use. As used in this License, the "Software" is "in use" when it is either loaded into RAM or installed on a hard disk or other permanent memory device. The "Software" may be "in use" on only one computer at any given time. (Different License terms and fees are applicable for networked or multiple user applications.) As a specific condition of this License, you agree to use the "Software" in compliance with all applicable laws, including copyright laws, and that you will not copy, transmit, perform or distribute any audio or other content using the "Software" without obtaining all necessary Licenses or permissions from the owner of the content.

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C. Restrictions: You may not distribute copies of the "Software" to others or elect ronically transfer the "Software" from one computer to another over a network. You may not post or otherwise make available the "Software", or any portion thereof, in any form, on the Internet. You may not use the "Software" in a computer service business, including in time-sharing applications. The "Software" contains trade secrets and, in order to protect them, you may not decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the "Software" to a human-perceivable form. YOU MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, NETWORK OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED UPON THE "SOFTWARE" OR ANY PART THEREOF.

D. Limited Warranty:

Farstone warrants that the media on which the Software is distributed will be free from defects for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of delivery of the Software to you. Your sole remedy in the event of a breach of this warranty will be that Farstone will, at its option, replace any defective media returned to Farstone within the warrant y period or refund the money you paid for the Software. Farstone does not wa rr ant that the Soft wa re will meet your requirements or that operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or that the Software will be error-free.

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and you relating to the subject matter of this Agreement. No additional or any different terms will be enforceable against FarStone unless FarStone gives its express consent, including an express waiver of the terms of this Agreement, in writing signed by an officer of FarStone. You assume full responsibility for the use of the "Software" and agree to use th e "Software" legally and responsibly.

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Should you have any questions concerning this Agreement, you may contact FarStone by writing to:

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8-3 Technology Support and Product Update

Please contact your retailer or use our online support system at www.farstone.com, For your convenience, you will also find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) on our website at www.farstone.com.

Website: http://www.farstone.com/ For Technical Support, follow the links to the support section:

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Farstone VIRTUAL CLASS 5 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction to VirtualClass

1-1 What is VirtualClass?

1-2 Glossary

1-3 Main Features

1-3.1 teaching function

1-3.2 Classroom Management

Chapter 2

Installation

Chapter 2 Installation

2-1 System Requirements

2-2 Installing VirtualClass

2-2.1 Installing VirtualClass

2-2.2 Silent Setup

2-2.3 Remote Setup

2-2.4 Uninstalling VirtualClass

Chapter 3

Using

Chapter 3 Using VirtualClass—Teacher Module

3-1 Overview of Common Menus of VirtualClass Teacher Module

3-1.1 Main Interface

3-1.2 Right-button Menu

3-1.3 Menu Bar

3-1.4 Tool Bar

3-1.5 VirtualClass Lit Interface

3-2 Start VirtualClass Teacher

3-2.1 Launch VirtualClass Teacher Module

3-2.2 Hide the Main Interface

3-2.3 Exit VirtualClass Teacher

3-3 Teaching Management

3-3.1 Students Management

3-3.2 Save Classroom Layout

3-3.3 System Preference

3-4 Broadcast

3-5 Monitor Student Screen

3-5.1 Monitor

3-5.2 Multi-View

3-6 Share Student Screen

3-7 Control Student Computer

3-8 Lecture

3-9 Talk to Student

3-10 Send Message to Student

3-11 Text Communicate in Chatroom

3-12 Send and Receive Files

3-12.1 Distribute File to student

3-12.2 Collect Files from Student

3-13 VirtualClass e-Tablet

3-13.1 Open e-Tablet

3-13.2 Use e-Tablet drawing tools

3-14 Raise Hand

3-15 Remote Power On/Off

3-16 Lock/Unlock Student Computer

3-16.1 Lock student computer

3-16.2 Unlock Student Computer

3-17 Remotely Run Application on Student Computer

3-17.1 Edit Applications List

3-17.2 Remotely Launch Applications Student Computer

3-18 Application Control on Student Computer

3-18.1 Edit Application Control List

3-18.2 Application Control Policy

3-19 Internet Control on Student Computer

3-19.1 Edit Internet Control List

3-19.2 Internet Control Policy

Chapter 4

Using

Chapter 4 Using VirtualClass—Student Module

4-1 Start VirtualClass--Student and Student Menu

4-1.1 Start VirtualClass

4-1.2 Student Menu

4-2 Raise Hand

4-3 Send Message

4-4 Select a Classroom

4-5 Manual Logon

4-6 View Received Files

4-7 Receive and Reply to a Message