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Classroom Management Systems
An important component of a quality distance-learning service is the utilization of a classroom management system. When a classroom management systems has been designed for utilization in local or wide areas networks within a single secured organization, there can be practical limitations and shortcomings when utilizing a classroom management system in a distance-learning environment across multiple geographically dispersed locations. We are monitoring and evaluating the state of the technology and the related bandwidth issues.
Prior to allowing an organization to enroll an employee in a distance-learning course, it is our standard practice to review that the SYS-ED web-based training service complies with the client's security policy. We also require a 15 minute demonstration session with the source content.
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Output Workstation Control |
A student's screen can be seen on the instructor's screen; many systems provide the capability to view multiple student screens on separate windows. |
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Input Workstation Control |
As part of getting a student's attention, the ability to blank out or freeze the action on the student's screens. It is also possible to disable mouse control. |
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Broadcasting |
A screen can be sent to the other student's screens. |
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Communicating |
Suggestions and comments can be made to students using text message, audio, or video. |
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Desktop Control |
Take over a student’s computer, move the mouse, select from the menus, or run programs remotely from the instructor computer. |
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Fileset Distribution and Software Loads |
Move documents, audio, video, and other types of files to student computers, and move files from the student's computers to the instructor's computer. |
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Perform remote software installations and updates onto student workstations. |
Add new software to and update old software on student computers directly from the instructor's computer. |
Software-based Classroom Management Systems
The following software-based classroom management systems have been evaluated:
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CrossTec SchoolVue |
www.crosstechsoftware.com |
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NetOp School |
www.netop.com |
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Apple Remote Desktop |
www.apple.com/remotedesktop |
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Applied Computer Systems SoftLINK |
www.acs-linksystems.com |
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Vision 6.7 from Geneva Logic |
www.genevalogic.com |
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LanSchool 7.0 |
www.lanschool.com |
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SynchronEyes |
www.smarttech.com |
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NetSupport School |
www.netsupportschool.com |
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XCLASS |
www.suntechgroup.com |
Hardware-based Classroom Management Systems
The following hardware-based classroom systems have been evaluated:
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KnowledgeWEB System |
www.comweb.com/products/ |
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Mobile LINK System |
www.acs-linksystems.com/ |
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SmartClass/SmartCC Plug and Play |
www.robotel.com/english/products_sc2500.html |
