Farstone VIRTUAL CLASS 5 User Manual
TM
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
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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
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chapter 2
Installation
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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.
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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.
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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) .
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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.
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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.
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Chapter 3
Using
VirtualClass Teacher
Module
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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.
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