HP Classroom Manager 10.61
Chatting to Students
HP Classroom Manager allows you to Chat to any number of connected Clients simultaneously, via a scrolling text window.
To Chat to Clients
1.Select the Clients or Group of Clients you want to Chat to in the List View. If you do not select a Student icon, all connected Clients will be included.
2.Choose {Client}{Chat} from the Control window drop down menu. Or,
Click the Communicate icon on the Control toolbar and choose Chat. Or,
Right click on an individual Client and choose Chat.
3.The Chat Properties Dialog will appear.
The Chat Properties Dialog has the following options:
Topic
If required, enter a title or description for the subject to be discussed in the Chat session. This will appear in the Title bar of the Chat window that is displayed at the Student machines. If left blank, the Control Name will appear.
Members
To exclude Clients from the Chat session, remove the check mark next to the Student name.
Options
Members can decline to join
If checked, a message will appear at the Clients machine inviting them to join the Chat session. They can choose to Join or Decline.
Members can’t leave the chat
If checked, the option for Clients to Leave the Chat session will be removed.
Chat Window is always visible
If checked, the Chat window remains on the Clients desktop for the duration of the Chat session. Members cannot minimize the window.
Add to Journal
Adds the contents of the Chat session to the Student Journal.
Confirm which Students to include in the Chat session and select any additional properties that should apply. Click OK to start the Chat session.
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