1. IntroductionIntroduction
• In 1999 – 2001 I was involved in the design, testing andIn 1999 – 2001 I was involved in the design, testing and
marketing of an online, virtual classroom.marketing of an online, virtual classroom.
• The classroom was developed using Linux technologies.The classroom was developed using Linux technologies.
• I developed the following self-running presentation for use at aI developed the following self-running presentation for use at a
tradeshow.tradeshow.
• This presentation demonstrates:This presentation demonstrates:
• My graphic and presentation skillsMy graphic and presentation skills
• Details about the virtual classroom’s featuresDetails about the virtual classroom’s features
• If you would like more information, please contact me at:If you would like more information, please contact me at:
llugo@nyc.rr.comllugo@nyc.rr.com
Thank you for your interest.Thank you for your interest.
© Lisa Lugo 2010

2. Welcome to the world of online, realtime classesWelcome to the world of online, realtime classes
over the Internet. Let’s see what it’s all about...over the Internet. Let’s see what it’s all about...
ONLINEONLINE
CLASSROOMSCLASSROOMS
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3. The Online Classroom provides a full set of featuresThe Online Classroom provides a full set of features
Core Classroom
• Hands-free audio
• Text chat
• Interactive whiteboard
• Content annotation
Session
Management
Recording &
Playback
Content
Management
User
Management
Reports
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4. Beth: Hi Professor, how are you?
Steve: Very good, thanks. Ready to get started?
Steve
Beth
Powerful tools provide a rich online experiencePowerful tools provide a rich online experience
Instructor
Photo
Instructor
Photo
Instructor
Name
Instructor
Name
Audio status &
time in session
Audio status &
time in session
Attendee list
M = moderator
P = participant
Attendee list
M = moderator
P = participant
Private
Messaging
Private
Messaging
Audio controlsAudio controls
Instructor Control
Panel
Instructor Control
Panel
Chat WindowChat Window
Content
window
Content
window
Example of
annotation
Example of
annotation
Drawing
tools
Drawing
tools
Steve Anderson
Company LogoCompany Logo
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5. My Lesson List
Pull up yourPull up your
Slide List, thenSlide List, then
click on theclick on the
presentationpresentation
you want toyou want to
useuse
The Control Panel gives instructors one-clickThe Control Panel gives instructors one-click
access to a rich set of easy-to-use toolsaccess to a rich set of easy-to-use tools
It only takesIt only takes two clickstwo clicks
to start uploadingto start uploading
slides. Instructors canslides. Instructors can
even upload during aeven upload during a
session!session!
Instructor Control PanelInstructor Control Panel
Push aPush a
URL toURL to
thethe
student onstudent on
the fly!the fly!
You canYou can
push anypush any
slide in theslide in the
presentationpresentation
in any order.in any order.
My Slide List
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6. The Lesson List Manager lets instructors uploadThe Lesson List Manager lets instructors upload
and organize their content with easeand organize their content with ease
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7. Class administration features provide flexibility forClass administration features provide flexibility for
managing instructors, students and sessionsmanaging instructors, students and sessions
 Add and manageAdd and manage
instructorsinstructors
 Schedule SessionsSchedule Sessions
 Add and manageAdd and manage
studentsstudents
 View scheduleView schedule
 Get reportsGet reports
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Virtual

8. Automated emails make management simpleAutomated emails make management simple
Dear Sarah Brown,
We highly recommend that you print a copy of this email and keep it for future
reference. If you experience any difficulties in accessing your class, please
contact your administrator.
The following online classroom session has been scheduled for you:
Name: Working with Decimals
Room: 1
Number of Sessions: 2
The dates of the sessions are as follows:
2000-12-21 Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 10:00AM
2000-12-28 Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 10:00AM
Please run our setup wizard before your first class to ensure that your
system is properly configured to support the online classroom. Click on
this URL to go to the wizard http://XXXXXXX .
The Online Classroom has a slide list enabling you to upload prepared slides
in a variety of formats
before your scheduled session. See the User's Manual at http://XXXXXX
for details on creating and uploading your own slides. To access your
personal slide list, go to http://XXXXXX
To login to your class, do the following at the scheduled time:
1. Go to http://XXXXX
2. Click on "Instructor Door"
3. Enter your Username: XXXXXX and password: YYYYYY
4. Press ENTER.
You will be brought into the classroom along with you slide list.
Dear Sarah Brown,
We highly recommend that you print a copy of this email and keep it for future
reference. If you experience any difficulties in accessing your class, please
contact your administrator.
The following online classroom session has been scheduled for you:
Name: Working with Decimals
Room: 1
Number of Sessions: 2
The dates of the sessions are as follows:
2000-12-21 Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 10:00AM
2000-12-28 Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 10:00AM
Please run our setup wizard before your first class to ensure that your
system is properly configured to support the online classroom. Click on
this URL to go to the wizard http://XXXXXXX .
The Online Classroom has a slide list enabling you to upload prepared slides
in a variety of formats
before your scheduled session. See the User's Manual at http://XXXXXX
for details on creating and uploading your own slides. To access your
personal slide list, go to http://XXXXXX
To login to your class, do the following at the scheduled time:
1. Go to http://XXXXX
2. Click on "Instructor Door"
3. Enter your Username: XXXXXX and password: YYYYYY
4. Press ENTER.
You will be brought into the classroom along with you slide list.
Instructors get emailed whenever they are scheduled for a session…Instructors get emailed whenever they are scheduled for a session…
Dear Sarah Brown,
The following students have been scheduled to attend your Working with
Decimals session.
Name - Email
1 Melody Huang - mhuang@aaa.bbb
2 John Fields - JF@xxx.yyy
3 Barbara Jackson - BJ22@xxx.yyy
4 Bill Bain - billbain@sss.ggg
Dear Sarah Brown,
The following students have been scheduled to attend your Working with
Decimals session.
Name - Email
1 Melody Huang - mhuang@aaa.bbb
2 John Fields - JF@xxx.yyy
3 Barbara Jackson - BJ22@xxx.yyy
4 Bill Bain - billbain@sss.ggg
Instructors receive class rosters automatically…Instructors receive class rosters automatically…
Dear Barbara Jackson,
We highly recommend that you print a copy of this email and keep
it for future reference.
You are scheduled for the following online classroom session(s):
Name: Working with Decimals
Number of Sessions: 2
The dates of the sessions are as follows:
2001-01-4 Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 10:00AM
2000-12-21 Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 10:00AM
Please run our setup wizard before your first class to ensure your
system is properly configured to support the online classroom.
Click on this URL to go to the wizard: http://xxxxxxxx.
To access your class, do the following at the scheduled time:
1. Go to http://xxxxxxxx
2. Click on "Student Door"
3. Enter your Username: XXXXX and password: YYYYYY
4. Press ENTER.
You will be brought into the classroom.
Dear Barbara Jackson,
We highly recommend that you print a copy of this email and keep
it for future reference.
You are scheduled for the following online classroom session(s):
Name: Working with Decimals
Number of Sessions: 2
The dates of the sessions are as follows:
2001-01-4 Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 10:00AM
2000-12-21 Start Time: 9:00AM End Time: 10:00AM
Please run our setup wizard before your first class to ensure your
system is properly configured to support the online classroom.
Click on this URL to go to the wizard: http://xxxxxxxx.
To access your class, do the following at the scheduled time:
1. Go to http://xxxxxxxx
2. Click on "Student Door"
3. Enter your Username: XXXXX and password: YYYYYY
4. Press ENTER.
You will be brought into the classroom.
Students automatically receive login instructions!Students automatically receive login instructions!
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9. Use the Classroom in any number of ways - fromUse the Classroom in any number of ways - from
tutoring to online sales meetingstutoring to online sales meetings
Businesses
• Large Corporations
• Small and Medium Sized companies
• Government Orgs
Training - Sales Force, IT, Employee
Customer Services, Product Training
Collaboration - Research, Meetings
Distributed Meetings
Home schooling, Tutoring, After-school Programs
New content delivery channel
IT Training, Professional Development
Supplemental Instruction, online counseling
Educational Service
Providers
• Tutoring and Learning Centers
• Language Training Institutes
• Professional and IT Training Cos.
• Educational Content and Curriculum
• Career Counselling
Distance Education
Teacher Training
Instructor-student-parent communication
Workforce Development
Educational Institutions
• Universities and Colleges
• Schools and School Districts
• Vocational Institutions
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10. For more information, contact us today!For more information, contact us today!
1(800) 999-99991(800) 999-9999
info@xxx.xxxinfo@xxx.xxx
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