Difference between revisions of "Controlling Workstations (Italc)"
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: '''If you want to see the visual steps for "Powering Up Computer Lab", here is a link to a customized YouTube video: | : '''If you want to see the visual steps for "Powering Up Computer Lab", here is a link to a customized YouTube video: | ||
| − | == Before Starting Italc == | + | |
| + | === Written Instructions === | ||
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| + | :'''Below are the written instructions (in case you prefer to have a printout of these procedures):''' | ||
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| + | ==== Before Starting Italc ==== | ||
In order to use the Italc application to manage computer workstations, it is assumed that you correctly followed the procedures to startup the computer lab. | In order to use the Italc application to manage computer workstations, it is assumed that you correctly followed the procedures to startup the computer lab. | ||
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[[Image:manageWorkstations.png|thumb|150hpx|Click on '''Manage Workstations icon''' to launch the '''Italc''' application ]] | [[Image:manageWorkstations.png|thumb|150hpx|Click on '''Manage Workstations icon''' to launch the '''Italc''' application ]] | ||
To launch the Italc application, '''double-click on the Manage Workstations icon'''. | To launch the Italc application, '''double-click on the Manage Workstations icon'''. | ||
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| − | == Useful Features of Italc== | + | ==== Useful Features of Italc==== |
There are many features that the Italc application provides in the Computer Lab learning environment including: | There are many features that the Italc application provides in the Computer Lab learning environment including: | ||
| − | ==== View all student Activity ==== | + | =====View all student Activity ===== |
| − | ==== Focus on a Particular Student Account ==== | + | ===== Focus on a Particular Student Account ===== |
| − | ==== Lock all Student Computer Accounts ==== | + | ===== Lock all Student Computer Accounts ===== |
| − | ==== Full Screen / Windowed Demo ==== | + | ===== Full Screen / Windowed Demo ===== |
| − | ==== Log-off and Power Down all Workstations ==== | + | ===== Log-off and Power Down all Workstations ===== |
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Here is a link to the Italc User Manual: [ [http://italc.sf.net/italc-manual-20070129.pdf pdf] ]<br /><br /> | Here is a link to the Italc User Manual: [ [http://italc.sf.net/italc-manual-20070129.pdf pdf] ]<br /><br /> | ||
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Here is a link to the main Italc website: [ [http://italc.sf.net html] ] | Here is a link to the main Italc website: [ [http://italc.sf.net html] ] | ||
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Here is a link to an additional Italc Youtube video (overview): [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbMnpYRybcM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbMnpYRybcM] ] | Here is a link to an additional Italc Youtube video (overview): [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbMnpYRybcM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbMnpYRybcM] ] | ||
Revision as of 14:07, 12 June 2011
WARNING
Prior to using Italc, you need to have permission to use the computer lab, have taken a computer lab training course, and know how to properly start up the computer lab, and start all workstations.
Please contact AVIT for computer training.
Introduction / Purpose
Italc is a program to allow a teacher (from a server) to control all of the student workstations. This program is open-source and can work in the Linux and MS Windows environment. This application is well-suited for computer labs using LTSP (Linux Terminal Server Project).
The main purpose of this tool is to allow the instructor to teach and assist students from their workstations in an efficient manner.
YouTube Video
- If you want to see the visual steps for "Powering Up Computer Lab", here is a link to a customized YouTube video:
Written Instructions
- Below are the written instructions (in case you prefer to have a printout of these procedures):
Before Starting Italc
In order to use the Italc application to manage computer workstations, it is assumed that you correctly followed the procedures to startup the computer lab.
Here is a link to Start-Up Procedures for the Computer Lab:
- Written Instructions: [ How to Power Up Computer lab ]
- YouTube Video: [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTE0e_hH3tE ]
It is assumed that you have logged into the computer server as the "teacher" account prior to using the Italc application.
Launching Italc Application
To launch the Italc application, double-click on the Manage Workstations icon.
You may be prompted to enter the same password that you used to log into the teacher account.
The application window will appear, and display the current computer workstation configuration (refer diagram at the top of this wiki for reference):
- Workstation resembles a "horse-shoe" pattern.
- Top left workstation is workstation #1.
- Workstations increase in number as you move around the horse-shoe.
- The last workstation on the bottom right is workstation #7.
NOTE: For best results, the teacher should log in ALL computer accounts during the computer lab session.
For example, use:
- jamm1 -> jamm7 accounts for workstation #1 -> workstation #7
- studio1 -> studio7 accounts for workstation #1 -> workstation #7
Useful Features of Italc
There are many features that the Italc application provides in the Computer Lab learning environment including:
View all student Activity
Focus on a Particular Student Account
Lock all Student Computer Accounts
Full Screen / Windowed Demo
Log-off and Power Down all Workstations
Resources
Here is a link to the Italc User Manual: [ pdf ]
Here is a link to the main Italc website: [ html ]
Here is a link to an additional Italc Youtube video (overview): [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbMnpYRybcM ]
