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1. Node Role Login Password EEE Surname Email Address City Country Poste j Home Phone xeu Business Fax Birthdate Kyyyy mm dd Marital Status J Single C Married Gender C Mele C Female Comment VClass Version 2 0 5 3 To Find This Page Follow the steps below to view Create Profile page Step 1 Open Profiles function page Step 2 Click Create Profile on the Profiles Sub Menu Fields The table below details the fields on Create Profile page Fields Description Node Select the node from the drop down list Role Select the user role from the drop down list Login Enter the login name Password Enter a password This field is case sensitive First Name Enter staff s first name Surname Enter staff s last name Email Enter staff s email address Address Enter staff s address City Enter staff s city Country Select t staff s country from the drop down list Postal Enter the postal code Home Phone Enter the staff s home phone number Business Phone Enter the staff s business phone number Business Fax Enter the staff s business fax number Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 20 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Birthdate Enter staff s b2. gt Home Search gt Profiles Personal Communications Setting Logout 7 main Search People search 8 VClass Default Administrator People search People Search Results ID Name Surname Email AT0403000006 Kawin lssarachaipisit kawin_i chula com nipap Nipaphun Kositsakunchai ngingko hotmail com 8 Chaiwarat Chaiyapotpanit chaiwarat ait ac th VClass Version 2 0 5 1 by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute SAR Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 17 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual PROFILES FUNCTION Overview Administrator can create modify and delete staff profiles The figure below shows the Profiles function page Administrafel VIRTUAL CLASS CNUNE NETWORK Home gt Search gt Profiles Personal Communications gt Setting gt Logout VClass Default Administrator Create profile Search and modify existing profiles Instruction Enter the first few characters of ID or name and click Search button Seach by name Select role from the drop down list Search by role Administrator 1 Go VClass Version 2 0 5 3 penie by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute at Technology To find this page Follow the steps below to open Profiles function page Step 1 Login to the VClass LMS Step 2 Click Profiles function on the Main Menu Functions
3. Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 2 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual ABOUT THE VCLASS LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR MANUAL Overview This manual was originally commissioned by the Distributed Education Center a subunit of Internet Education and Research Laboratory to provide online course delivery advice for the faculty staff and students of the Asian Institute of Technology who are willing to offer and learn their courses via the Internet The administrator manual aims to provide system administrators the functions and features available in the VClass Learning Management System for course management and student management The purpose of the manual is to provide a reference source for registered online users of the VClass LMS Rather than being read sequentially this manual should be kept on hand for reference throughout the learning process as its primary role is to assist with practical implementation of the theory Manual Organization SECTIONS 1 2 It is envisaged that Sections 1 2 of this manual would provide the administrator an overview of VClass LMS These sections present the advantages of using VClass LMS the LMS environment ways of navigating thru the LMS system requirements logging in and logging out SECTION 3 In this section the administrator is presented with the different functions of VClass Learning Management System The functions
4. Enter a channel Connect to online chat Click Channels A list of channels will be displayed Click on a channel name Or Connect to online chat Enter join channelname in channel input area e g join ITCZM Changes current channel to the channel specified Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 31 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Enter a message in a channel public conversation Enter a channel Enter message in the channel input area Message will appear in the conference Open a private window to talk privately to someone Enter a channel Click on a user in the chatters list OR Enter channel Enter query nickname in channel input area Private conversation window will appear Send a private message to another user Open a private window to talk privately to someone Enter message in input area Message will be sent and will appear in the private conversation window Replies will appear in same window Exchanges of messages can be done OR Enter msg nickname message in channel input area can be from any channel to any user in any channel Message will be sent to the private chat window of nickname Leave a channel Type leave channelname in the channel input area User will part from the current channel part can also be used Create a new channel Enter join newchannelname in channel input area New channel will b
5. Enter staff s last name Email Enter staff s email address Address Enter staff s address City Enter staff s city Country Select staff s country from the drop down list Postal Enter the postal code Home Phone Enter staff s home phone number Business Phone Enter staff s business phone number Business Fax Enter staff s business fax number Birthdate Enter staff s birth date Marital Status Select staff s marital status from the radio buttons Gender Select staff s gender from the radio buttons Comment Enter comments Profiles Subfunction The table below details the sub function of the Profiles function This sub function will be discussed separately in detail in the subsection Subfunctions Description Create Profile Administrator can create staff profile Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 19 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual CREATE PROFILE Overview Administrator can create staff profile The figure below shows Create Profile page gt Administrafe dal Home gt Search Profiles gt Personal Communications gt Setting gt Logout vclass Default Administrator ina main Profiles Create profile Create profile Create Staff Profile oe Instruction To modify profile simply go to the respective field which should be edited
6. To Then view system events click on a View options link View options include Current Year Current Month Current Week Today and Categories Student can also click on View options icon on upper right hand side of the calendar The events will be displayed annually monthly weekly daily and by category By default the calendar displays an Event List containing all system events To view events for a specific category click Category in Event option on the pop up window choose category from the drop down list and click View search for system events enter keywords to search Specify the dates which events have been posted in the From and To drop down list Specify the category in the Category drop down list Click Search view details of a system event in the Event List click on Read more link for an event For annual view event details cannot be displayed For monthly view click on the event name For weekly and daily views click on Read more link for an event This will display a pop up window with event details including the date time event category description and contact information add a system event Click Add on the Event options On the pop up window enter values for the fields and select values from the drop down lists Click Add Event Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 34 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual SE
7. View cart Click on a subfunction in the Sub Menu to navigate to the subfunction page Subfunctions are specific for each function in the Main Menu Selected subfunction is highlighted Enroll Click a button to navigate to a page within the VClass LMS In addition buttons execute functions Path main Enrollment Course list Click one of the hypertext links in the navigation path to access a page The navigation path is found at the top of pages allowing users to quickly return to the previous page that led to the current page What You Will Need In Using the VClass The following is a list of requirements to use VClass LMS e VClass LMS Server the system administrator of your institute or organization is the one responsible to install and setup the VClass LMS in your server e Computer 1Ghz CPU 128 MB ram 20GB harddisk CD ROM drive network card soundcard and speakers Internet Connection a minimum speed of 56kbps is recommended e Web Browser Internet Explorer 5 0 or above Netscape 6 0 or above Other Softwares RealPlayer 10 J2SE Runtime Environment version 5 0 Please refer to the VClass LMS Installation and Configuration user s manual for further information Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 8 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual SECTION 2 BAsic SKILLS AND CONCEPTS Copyright 2005 Dis
8. in Country Name field Click Add Country List will be displayed with new country added Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 40
9. of Internet Education and Research Laboratory at the Asian Institute of Technology The system was first released in its entirety on the Internet under the name Web Class On Demand or WCoD Learning about the VClass LMS Environment Before using the VClass LMS it is best to become familiar with the VClass LMS environment There are a number of screen features that are common to all areas of VClass LMS To navigate quickly and efficiently it is helpful to understand the layout and function of these screen features There are three features that are common to every screen in VClass LMS They are Main Menu Sub Menu Content Area Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 6 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual gt Administraliar WIRTUAL CLASS ONLINE NETWORK Home Search Profiles Personal Communications gt Setting gt Logout Main Menu main Setting Nodes Assessment plugins Nodes Nodes Country_lookup Men Node ld Node Name Abbreviation 1 1 1 URL Actions Su Men a Es pa 4 Indonesia ID http 167 205 23 101 vclass Edit Del 6 Malaysia MY http 161 142 10 24 vclass Edit Del 3 Philippines PH http 202 90 158 155 vclass Edi Del 2 Thai TH http Awww avistorgAvclass Edit Del Add Content Area VClass Version 2 0
10. posted general announcements all users will be able to view these in the Home function page Announcement details include announcement date announcement was posted and type of announcement gt Administrar _ IRTUAL CLASS ONLINE NETWORK Home Search gt Profiles Personal Communications Setting Logout M VCiess Default Administrator main Home Announcements VClass Version 2 0 5 1 by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute SAEC IUS To find this page Follow the steps below to open Home function page Step 1 Login to the VClass LMS Step 2 Click Home function on the Main Menu By default Home function page is displayed after logging into the VClass LMS Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 4 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual SEARCH FUNCTION Overview Search function allows administrator to search for registered users either students or staff The figure below shows the Search function page By default Search function page displays People Search sub function page Administraligr CLASS ONUNE NETWORK Home Search Profiles Personal gt Communications gt Setting Logout pcne eee main Search People search People search Search People Profiles lt VClass Default Administrator Instructions Enter the first few characters of ID or n
11. 5 1 PEER by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute Seer The Main Menu lists all the six functions available for the administrator in the VClass LMS Clicking on a function would navigate to the function page The functions in the Main Menu may have subfunctions Once a function is selected its subfunctions will be displayed in the Sub Menu Clicking on these subfunctions would navigate to the subfunction page The Content Area displays the function and subfunction pages that appear when accessed through one of the items in the Main Menu or Sub Menu Function and subfunction pages contain specific content or features Navigating within the VClass LMS The VClass LMS contains several ways to navigate from one page to the next Only the material in the content area changes when moving to a new page The Main Menu and the Sub Menu are always available for quick access to the functions and subfunctions The table below describes each navigation tool available in the VClass LMS Navigation Tool Description Main Menu Click on a function in the Main Menu to navigate to a function page Top level navigation is always available no matter what Home Courses Search page appears in the content area Selected function is highlighted Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 7 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Sub Menu Enrollment status Course list
12. D Student by name Staff by ID Search Staff by name Search VClass Version 2 0 5 1 Distributed Education Center Asian Institute of To find this page Follow the steps below to view People Search page Step 1 Open Search function page Step 2 Click People Search on the Search Sub Menu Functions The table below details how to search for registered users To Then search for students in the Search Students area enter the ID in Student by ID field or name in Student by name field ID or name can be partial or complete Click Search People Search Results table will list all matches search for staff in the Search Staff area enter the ID in Staff by ID field or name in Staff by name field ID or name can be partial or complete Click Search People Search Results table will list all matches Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 16 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual People Search Results People Search Results table will display all the matches after an administrator submits a search query Result details include First Name Surname and Email ID no is shown for student search results Personal profiles of registered users in the list can be viewed by clicking on the First Name Emails can be sent to registered users by clicking on the email address gt Administralge CLASS ONLINE NETWORK
13. K Home Search Profiles Personal Communications Setting gt Logout velass Default Administrator main Setting Nodes Nodes 0 Nodes ssessment plugins Country lookup enter tp Class avis 4 Indonesia ID http 167 205 23 101 vclass Edit Del 6 Malaysia MY http 161 142 10 24 vclass Edit IDel 3 Philippines PH http 202 80 158 155 vclass Edit Del 2 Thai TH http www avistorg vclass Editj Del Add VClass Version 2 0 5 2 eod by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute or Tenala To find this page Follow the steps below to view Nodes subfunctions page Step 1 Open Settings function page Step 2 Click Nodes on the Settings Sub Menu Fields The table below details the fields on the Nodes subfunction page Field Description Node Id Enter ID of node Node Name Enter name of node Abbreviation Enter abbreviation or short name for node URL Enter the URL of node Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 36 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Functions The table below details the functions available in Nodes page To Then add a new node Enter node id node name abbreviation for node and URL in their respective fields Click Add New node will be added to the Node List edit a node Select a node
14. S is both synchronous and asynchronous For asynchronous communication users do not have to be logged in at the same time in order to exchange messages A user may post a new discussion topic read and reply to messages in the WebBoard Another user may read the message Monday morning and post a reply You might read the other user s contribution later that day and post a follow up comment the next morning and so on This method of exchanging messages over a period of hours days or even weeks is not foreign to anyone who uses ordinary Internet e mail or even traditional paper letters dropped into the corner mailbox to be delivered by the postal service In contrast the VClass LMS Online Chat sub function is a synchronous communications medium In order for two people to exchange messages using online chat they must be logged into the VClass LMS at the same time Because of the synchronous nature of chat it is always best to schedule a chat session Administrator can post system announcements and events for all users in the VClass LMS Announcements subfunction allows administrator to post system announcements While Calendar subfunction allows for posting of system events To find Communications page Follow the steps below to open Communications function page Step 1 Login to the VClass LMS Step 2 Click Communications function on the Main Menu Communications Subfunctions The table below details the sub functions of the Commu
15. TTINGS FUNCTION Overview In the Settings function administrator can set the nodes assessment plugins and country list for VClass The figure below shows the Settings function page gt Administraliar VIRTUAL CLASS ONUNE NETWORK gt Home gt Search gt Profiles Personal Communications gt Setting gt Logout Co Nodes Assessment plugins Country lookup 8 VClass Default Administrator VClass Version 2 0 5 2 by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute ot Technology To find this page Follow the steps below to open Settings function page Step 1 Login to the VClass LMS Step 2 Click Settings function on the Main Menu Settings Subfunctions The table below details the sub functions of the Settings function These sub functions will be discussed separately in detail in the subsections Subfunctions Description Nodes Administrator can add edit and delete school nodes Assessment Plugins Administrator can add edit and delete assessment plug ins Country_Lookup Administrator can search edit delete and add countries Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 35 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual NODES Overview Nodes subfunction allows administrator to add edit and delete nodes The figure below shows the Nodes subfunction page gt Administra dil WMIRTUAL CLASS ONUNE NETWOR
16. The table below details the functions available in Profiles page To Then Search by name Enter name in Search by name field Click Go Search Result will be displayed Search by role Select role from the drop down list Click Go Search Result will be displayed Modify staff profile Search by name or Search by role Select staff profile to modify by clicking on the login name Modify staff profile page will be displayed Enter new values for fields to modify Click update Message will be displayed Staff profile has successfully been updated Delete staff profile Search by name or Search by role Select staff profile to delete and click Del Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 18 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Reset password Search by name or Search by role Select staff profile to reset password and click Reset Password Email notification will be sent to staff with new password Modify Staff Profile Fields The table below details the fields on the Personal Profile page Fields Description Node Select the node from the drop down list Role Select the role from the drop down list Login Enter the login name New Password Enter a new password This field is case sensitive Retype New Password Re enter new password First Name Enter staff s first name Surname
17. Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual VCLASS Learning Management System Administrator Manual Publication Date December 2003 Date of last revision April 2005 Copyright 2005 by Distributed Education Center All rights reserved Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 1 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF GONTENTS 15 iet cr a 0 0 b dtt 2 ABOUT THE VCLASS LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR MANUAL 3 SECTION 1 VCLASS LMS THE BIG PICTURE 5 VClass Learning Management System Learning about the VClass LMS Environment m Navigating within the VClass What You Will Need In Using the VClass 07 8 SECTION 2 BASIC CONCEPTS AND SKILLS Logging into the VClass LMS Avoid Using Back and Forward Buttons Logging out from the VClaSS LMS 2 SECTION 3 VCLASS LMS ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS s cessssesssseseeseseeseeeeeeseeesneaneeseeeeteseeneaees 12 el dat leader DR 14 SEARCH FUNCTION PEOPLE SEARCH PERSONAL FUNCTION 5 PERSONAL PROFILE LANGUAGE SETTING i unten m 25 COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTION cccssesseesseesenesseessesseeseeseeesnesseeseesasessenesseesseesenesanevenessnesaneseneeaaeeas 26 ANNOUNCEMENTS WEB BOARD ONLINE CHAT CALENDAR AE R E e eth nadie ced 2 5 e
18. ame and click Search button Student by ID Search Student by name Search Staff by ID Search Staff by name Search VClass Version 2 0 5 1 by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute Ei Etela To find this page Follow the steps below to open Search function page Step 1 Login to the VClass LMS Step 2 Click Search function on the Main Menu Search Sub function The table below details the sub function of the Search function Administrator can search for registered users of VClass LMS These sub function will be discussed separately in detail in the subsection Subfunctions Description People Search Search for all registered users of VClass LMS Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 15 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual PEOPLE SEARCH Overview Administrator can search for registered users in the VClass LMS The People Search sub function allows administrator to search for other students or staff via ID or name The figure below shows the People Search page gt Administrar GLASS WMIRTUAL CLASS ONLINE NETWORK Home Search Profiles Personal Communications gt Setting gt Logout 8 VClass Default Administrator main Search People search People search Search People Profiles Instructions Enter the first few characters of ID or name and click Search button Student by I
19. are discussed in a clear and concise manner APPENDICES Manual Conventions To make this manual easier to use a number of conventions appear throughout These conventions are detailed in the table below Font Characteristic or Symbol Description i Required field Steps Tasks users should perform Bold type A button link or field name that can be clicked For example Click OK Italic A tool name screen name or screen element Also used to reference another document or another section of this document For example On the Welcome screen click Next Courier font Text that user enters or has entered into a field or text box This font is also used for URLs email addresses and filenames For example In the text box enter Syllabus Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 3 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Manual Updates The VClass Virtual Class Online Network website address is http www vclass net There you will find the latest information on the VClass LMS including the latest version of the user manuals and other documentations in PDF format Please note that the VClass LMS Administrator Manual is updated periodically To report any comments or suggestions regarding this manual please contact VClass Support at support 2 vclass net Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 4 Vclass Learning Management System Admin
20. e created Window for new channel opens Chat List contains one user the chatter who created the channel Public includes new channel button Other chatters can access new channel Invite user to a channel Enter INVITE buddy channelname in channel input area People can only join channel if an operator permits it Change nick Enter nick newnickname in channel input area Nick will change to newnickname Ignore a user Enter ignore username in the main message box Quit from online chat Click Disconnect OR Enter quit in input area of any channel Leaves the chatroom Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 32 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual CALENDAR Overview The calendar sub function is used to view and search the system calendar Only the administrator and registry can post events in the system calendar Instructors facilitator and students can only view and search system events Class events are not displayed in the system calendar System events can be viewed annually monthly weekly daily and by category By default the calendar displays all system events Searching for events by entering keywords and specifying the dates and categories is possible New system event cab be added The figure below shows the system calendar gt Administraigr ONUNE NETWORK gt Home Search gt Profiles gt Persona
21. e sub functions of the Personal function These sub functions will be discussed separately in detail in the subsections Subfunctions Description Personal Profile Allows administrator to view and modify personal profile Language Allows administrator to set the language for VClass LMS Setting Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 22 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual PERSONAL PROFILE Overview Personal Profile sub function allows an administrator to view his personal profile and modify it The figure below shows the Personal Profile page Home gt Search Profiles gt Personal Communications gt Setting gt Logout gt Administre vclass Default Administrator Personal profile Language setting main Personal Personal profile Modify Staff Profile Instruction To modify profile simply go to the respective field which should be edited Node Role Login New Password Retype new Password First Name Class Default Admini Surname Email Address City Country Postal Home Phone Business Phone Business Fax Birthdate Kyvyy mm dd Marital Status e C Married Gender Comment upda
22. ew values for all fields to modify Message will be displayed Profile has successfully been updated Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 24 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual LANGUAGE SETTING Overview Administrator can select the language used in VClass LMS Two languages are available English and Thai The figure below shows the Language Setting page Administrar GLASS WMIRTUAL CLASS ONLINE NETWORK Home Search gt Profiles Personal Communications gt Setting gt Logout amp VClass Default Administrator p main Personal Language setting Personal profile Language setting Language Setting Please choose your language from the list English Ed cenae VClass Version 2 0 5 2 Distributed Education Center Asian Institute of MET To find this page Follow the steps below to go to Language Setting page Step 1 Open Personal function page Step 2 Click Language Setting on the Personal menu Functions The table below describes the functions available in Language Setting page To Then change language setting select English or Thai in the drop down list Click Change Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 25 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Overview COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTION Interaction between people within the VClass LM
23. he administrator of this forum to have an access VClass Version 2 0 5 2 DEEE by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute of AE Dur To find this page Follow the steps below to go to the Web Board Step 1 Open Communications function page Step 2 Click Web Board on the Communications Sub Menu Copyright 6 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 29 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Functions The following table presents the functions available to users on the Web Board To Then access a forum click on a forum name This will display all the topics threads in the forum with their corresponding no of messages posted date time of last message posted date time when topic thread was created and the person who created the topic thread post a new topic access a forum Click on New Topic button This will display a page to make a new post Enter topic in Title box Enter message to post in Message box Click Post button read messages access a forum Click on a topic thread name This will display all messages posted for the topic To return to course forum main page click on the forum name link post reply to a message access a forum Click on a topic thread name This will display all messages posted for the topic Click on New Reply button This will display a page to post a message Enter message title in the Title box Enter message to post in Mes
24. irth date Marital Status Select staff s marital status from the radio buttons Gender Select staff s gender from the radio buttons Comment Enter comments Functions The table below details the functions available in Create Profile page To Then create a staff profile enter the values for all the fields Click Create Staff Profile will be created Email notification will be sent to staff containing login name and password Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 21 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual PERSONAL FUNCTION Overview Personal function allows administrators to view and modify their personal profile and to set the language used in VClass LMS The figure below shows the Personal function page gt Administra di WIIRTUAL CLASS ONLINE NETWORK Home Search gt Profiles Personal gt Communications gt Setting gt Logout 8 VClass Default Administrator main Personal Personal profile Language setting Personal Information Name Mr VClass Default Administrator Email weerachart 2avist org Address VClass Version 2 0 5 3 by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute at Technology To find this page Follow the steps below to open Personal function page Step 1 Login to the VClass LMS Step 2 Click Personal function on the Main Menu Personal Subfunctions The table below details th
25. istrator Manual Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 5 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual SECTION 1 VCLASS LMS THE BIG PICTURE VClass Learning Management System The VClass LMS is an open source e learning management system It is specifically designed for delivering online courses through virtual classroom learning or virtual course on demand In a virtual classroom setting there is a synchronous inter activity in which students and instructors interact through live voice and video while working together with synchronous collaborative software packages for chat or using VoIP technology On the other hand in the class on demand the learners use computer and communications technologies to work with remote learning resources including instructors and other learners but without the requirement to be online at the same time The VClass LMS itself runs from the server All of the VClass LMS gets installed on the server In the user s computer a web browser real media player and other softwares the user may need to do his tasks should also be installed From the user s point of view VClass LMS is a web site To use the system the instructor students registry and administrator basically need computers connected to the Internet s World Wide Web and accounts on the VClass LMS server The VClass LMS was developed by the Distributed Education Center a subunit
26. l Communications Setting gt Logout 8 Vciass Default Administrator main Communications Calendar 0 RE zz Announcements Web board Online chat Calendar uH 5 From Day monn E vear 21 Te Day Month E Year 3 Category Tuesday 15 March 2005 0 confirmed events for today Events added will be posted immediately All categories E 32 results First day for Admission and Enrollment 10 June 2004 Category General First day for Admission and Enrollment for AVIST test run courses Read more FIRST DAY FOR AVIST TEST RUN 16 June 2004 Category General FIRST DAY FOR AVIST TEST RUN Read more AVIST Test run Period 16 June 2004 Category General AVIST Test run Period Read more AVIST Test run Period 17 June 2004 Category General AVIST Test run Period Read more AVIST Test run Period 18 June 2004 Cateaane 7 General a VClass Version 2 0 5 2 Developed by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute of Technology To find this page Follow the steps below to go to the Calendar page Step 1 Open Communications function page Step 2 Click Calendar on the Communications Sub Menu Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 33 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Functions The following table details how to view and search system events in the Calendar
27. ment List This announcement will be displayed in Home function page of all users for the entire duration period delete an announcement select an announcement to delete Click Delete Announcement will be deleted from the Announcement List Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 28 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual WEB BOARD Overview A web board is a threaded discussion where the administrator can communicate with other users without having to be online at the same time A forum is automatically created by the system for each course Administrator can access all forums in the system In a forum administrator can read messages reply to a message and post a new topic The figure below shows the Web Board page gt Administrar di 4 MATUAL CLASS ONUNE NETWORK Home Search gt Profiles Personal Communications Setting Logout 8 VClass Default Administrator main Communications Web board Announcements Web board Online chat Calendar AVISTOO1 t AVISTOD1 General Sustainable Ecotourism Development 13 03 11 05 at 4 43 20 pm admin AVISTO02 NeW AVISTOO2 General HyperCourse on Bioinformatics 3 08 17 04 at 4 24 33 pm admin AVISTO03 E AVISTDO3 General Introduction to Technology and Innovation Management 4 03 11 05 at 8 00 58 am admin Note The a are password protected forums Users should ask permission from t
28. nables the administrator to exit from VClass LMS completely Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 11 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual SECTION 3 VCLASS LMS ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 12 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual SECTION 3 VCLASS LMS ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS Overview VClass Learning Management System consists of six separate areas called functions Each administrator function consists of sub functions for course and student management In this section This section discusses the six administrator functions Function Description Home Administrator can view the system announcements Search Administrator can search for registered users either students or staff Profiles Administrator can create modify and delete staff profiles and reset passwords Personal Administrator can view and modify his personal profile and set the language used in VClass LMS Communications Administrator can communicate with other users Settings Administrator can set nodes assessment plugins and countries Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 13 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual HOME FUNCTION Overview When the administrator logins successfully the Home function page will be shown If the administrator has
29. nications function These sub functions will be discussed separately in detail in the subsections Subfunctions Description Announcements Allows administrator to post and delete system announcements Web Board Allows administrator to post topics read and reply to messages Online Chat Allows synchronous communication with other users who are online Calendar Allows administrator to post search and view system events Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 26 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual ANNOUNCEMENTS Overview Administrator can post and delete system announcements System announcements are displayed in the Home function page for all users The figure below shows the Announcements page gt Administrar SS WMIRTUAL CLASS ONLINE NETWORK Home Search gt Profiles Personal Communications gt Setting gt Logout amp vclass Default Administrator main Communications Announcements Announcements Web board Add Delete Announcements Online chat To add an announcement provide the information in the respective fields and click Add button To delete an announcement click Del button Calendar Instructions 1 Courses testing period June July 2004 Please send 12 June 2004 45 your suggestions to info avist org CHAT SESSION Wednesday July 14 2004 14 00 hrs Thailand time CHAT ANNOUNCEMENT For
30. sage box Click Post button mark all forums read click on Mark All Forum Read link mark all forums unread click on Mark All Forum Unread link mark a forum as read access a forum Click on Mark This Forum Read link Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 30 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual ONLINE CHAT Overview The online chat facility is used for communication among users of VClass LMS having to be online at the same time VClass Online Chat uses the IRC Java Applet for its online chat Internet Relay Chat or IRC original code was written by Jarkko Oikarinen is a multi user multi channel chatting network It allows people all over the Internet to talk to one another in real time Welcome to V Class online chat rnnt Channels i About 7 Help Status Pattama Connecting Unable to connect java net ConnectException Connection refused connect To find this page Follow the steps below to go to Online Chat Step 1 Open Communications function page Step 2 Click Online Chat on the Communications Sub Menu Online Chat Commands The following table presents the functions available to users on the Online Chat To Then Connect to online chat click Connect By default will go to lobby channel Chatters List displays online users in the channel Messages from users will appear in the public conversation window
31. ss Player 2 0 1 instructor vp2 param editor php Edit Del 7 Fa VClass Version 2 0 5 2 DEEE Distributed Education Center Asian Institute of MET To find this page Follow the steps below to view Assessment Plugins subfunction page Step 1 Open Settings function page Step 2 Click Assessment Plugins on the Settings Sub Menu Fields The table below details the fields on the Assessment Plugins subfunction page Field Description Name Enter assessment plugin name Launch URL Enter Launch URL of assessment plugin Param Editor Enter parameter editor of assessment plugin Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 38 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Functions The table below details the functions available in Assessment Plugins page To Then add a new assessment plugin Enter name launch URL and parameter editor of assessment plugin in their respective fields Click Add New assessment plugin will be added to the Assessment Plugin List edit an assessment plugin Select an assessment plugin to edit click Edit Enter new values for fields to modify To save new values click Save Change will be reflected in the Assessment Plugin List delete an assessment plugin Select an assessment plugin to delete click Del Selected node will be deleted from Assessment Plugin List Copyrigh
32. t 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 39 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual COUNTRY LOOKUP Overview Country Lookup subfunction allows administrator to search edit delete and add countries The figure below shows the Country Lookup page gt Administrar CLASS ONUNE NETWORK Home Search Profiles Personal Communications Setting gt Logout M Vclass Default Administrator main Setting Country lookup Nodes Assessment plugins Country_lookup Search Country Country name Seach VClass Version 2 0 5 2 eod by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute or Tenala To find this page Follow the steps below to view Country_Lookup page Step 1 Open Settings function page Step 2 Click Country_Lookup on the Settings Sub Menu Functions The table below details the functions available in Country_Lookup page To Then Search for a country Enter keyword to search Click Search Search result displays a list of countries matching keyword searched Edit country name Search for a country to edit Select country click Edit Enter new name in Country Name field Click Save Change will be reflected in the Country List Delete a country Search for a country to delete Select country click Del Selected country is deleted from Country List Add a country Click Add Country Categories page will appear Enter name
33. te gt Male C Femate ag To find this page Follow the steps below to view Personal Profile page Step 1 Step 2 Open Personal function page Click Personal Profile on the Personal menu Fields The table below details the fields on the Personal Profile page Fields Description Node Select the node from the drop down list Role Select the role from the drop down list Login Enter the login name New Password Enter a new password This field is case sensitive Retype New Password Re enter new password First Name Enter first name Surname Enter last name Email Enter email address Address Enter address City Enter city Country Select country from the drop down list Postal Enter the postal code Home Phone Enter home phone number Business Phone Enter business phone number Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 3 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Business Fax Enter business fax number Birthdate Enter birth date Marital Status Select marital status from the radio buttons Gender Select gender from the radio buttons Comment Enter comments Functions The table below describes the functions available in View Cart page To Click modify personal profile update after entering n
34. those who didn t join the chat session on July 14 2004 we will be scheduling 3 another session soon The exact schedule and time will 15 July 2004 30 General Da be announced later If you experienced difficulties accessing the online chat earlier please consult General Del 12 July 2004 30 General Del 2 helpdesk avist org 4 welem to ASEAN Virtual Institute for Science and 7 May 2004 30 Genera ba echnology I 5 15 March 2005 General fg Casa VClass Version 2 0 5 2 eens by Distributed Education Center Asian Institute of 0 To find this page Follow the steps below to go to Announcements page Step 1 Open Communications function page Step 2 Click Announcements on the Communications Sub Menu Fields The table below details the fields on the Announcements page Field Description Text Enter the announcement to post Duration Enter number of days to post announcement Type Select from drop down list type of announcement Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 27 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Functions The following table presents the functions available to users on Announcement page To Then add an announcement enter text and duration in the appropriate fields Select type in the drop down list Click Add New announcement will be added to the Announce
35. to edit click Edit Enter new values for fields to modify To save new values click Save Change will be reflected in the Node List To retain previous values click Cancel delete a node Select a node to delete click Del Selected node will be deleted from Node List Copyright 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 37 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual ASSESSMENT PLUGINS Overview Assessment Plugins subfunction allows administrator to add edit and delete assessment plugins The figure below shows the Assessment Plugins subfunction page gt Administrar CLASS ONLINE NETWORK Home Search gt Profiles Personal gt Communications gt Setting gt Logout 8 VClass Default Administrator ee main Setting Assessment plugins Nod 4 Assessment Plugins Assessment plugins Country lookup 1 Generic SCO 1 instructor default_ass_param_editor php Edit Del 2 ME HU 0j apps sco_wrapper php url 1 instructor default_ass_param_editor php Edit Del 9 3 VdessPlayer instructor default ass parem editor php Edi De Vclass Player for ka E p dit Del 4 Windows Media php instructor default ass param editor php Edit Del 5 Flash Player http www avist org flashplayer php url 61 instructor default ass param editor php Edit Del 6 VCla
36. tributed Education Center Page 9 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual SECTION 2 BASIC SKILLS AND CONCEPTS Overview This chapter covers a number of basic skills and concepts that apply to all VClass LMS administrator functions Logging into the VClass LMS The administrator can login to VClass LMS using a valid login name and password The diagram below is the staff login page Staff includes instructor registry and administrator Login To login as administrator of the VClass LMS Step 1 Enter the URL for the VClass LMS into your Web browser Entry page will appear Step 2 Click on Staff icon from the entry page Staff login page will appear as shown above Step 3 Enter login name and password Step4 Click Login Avoid Using Back and Forward Buttons Users are probably accustomed to using the Back and Forward buttons on the web browser to go back to a previous page or to undo a go back operation You will do best if you do not use your browser s Back and Forward buttons while navigating through VClass LMS Instead click on the buttons and hyperlinks provided on the web pages That way you will be sure to see an up to the minute view of your VClass LMS classroom Copyright 6 2005 Distributed Education Center Page 10 Vclass Learning Management System Administrator Manual Logging out from the VClass LMS Clicking on the Logout button from the Main Menu e
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