3 Using Multimedia Features

The following sections are included in this chapter:

●Showing videos to the class

●Using audio features

●Using the virtual whiteboard

●Capturing images

Classroom Manager's range of multimedia features provides both you and the student with the tools to instruct and learn both visually and audibly. The multimedia features include:

●Showing videos to the class

●Real-time audio monitoring and playback

●Virtual whiteboard

●Capturing images

Showing videos to the class

With the Classroom Manager video player, you can show a video file to selected students or the entire class. The video player supports full audio, video, and remote control capabilities. This can enhance your lessons and aid in class demonstrations.

NOTE: All mainstream video files are supported. For optimum performance, store the video files locally on each computer. You can use the File Distribution feature to do this.

To show a video file on students' computers:

1.Click the Show Menu icon on the top toolbar, and then select Show Video.

2.Click Open and browse to the video file that you want to show the students.

3.Select the students to whom you want to show the video.

NOTE: To select all students at one time, click These Clients. To exclude a student from the show, remove the check mark next to the student.

4.Click Show.

NOTE: While the video is showing, the students' computers are locked.

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