Tidebreak: ClassSpot Details

The Details.

Shareable Information Surfaces: Large displays driven by ClassSpot software provide a public digital worksurface the whole class can use
Intuitive control: Faculty and students can “jump” a cursor from their laptop to a public worksurface and take control with their mouse and keyboard
Get the class working together: Faculty can allow multiple students to “drive” the large displays at the same time, or restrict control when necessary
Shadow Cusors: Multiple users can be individually tracked as they work on the same worksurface, with each individual identified by a unique color and personal initials
Draw on the screen: Digital annotation features are compatible with any interactive displays
Cross application: Compatible with virtually all standard software applications

Drag and drop transfer: Anyone can send files, folders and web-links to any public worksurface, or students can send privately to faculty
Share a screen: Send a desktop to the shared worksurface, view-only or interactive
Memorable whiteboards: Use with a whiteboard capture system (e.g. Luidia’s eBeam) to store whiteboard “snapshots” directly to archive

Capture as you go: Session archive tracks information as the class shares content
Document archive: Store versions of work documents in the archive for later re-use
Meta-comments: Add short notes to the archive
Wrap Up and Go: Archive is automatically distributed to class webspace, content management system, email address or otherwise at end of class, according to faculty member’s preference

Self service: Each ClassSpot is self-contained, with a built-in webserver to deliver Client software to students and faculty
Simple setup: No Client configuration necessary, just install and connect to a ClassSpot
Quick re-join: Client remembers each ClassSpot it has joined, providing a simple re-join option
Beginner-friendly: Context-sensitive online help assists first-time users
Ready Client™: Pre-configured Client software on a USB drive joins the designated ClassSpot automatically when inserted into the computer

End-to-end encryption: SSL encrypted communications between Client and Host prevents outside interference
Room-aware authentication: Time-sensitive display code ensures that only those physically present can connect
No special hardware required: ClassSpot is a software-only solution and works with commonly available large displays, computers and networks
Cross-platform: Supports both Windows and Macintosh OSX computers as Host or Client

Simple software maintenance: Client and Host can be dynamically loaded from network directory
Capture usage statistics: Host uploads usage statistics to standard designated local server
Works for managed devices: Compatible with DeepFreeze™ and other automated classroom PC management systems

Installs in minutes: Host software can be installed and configured in less than 10 minutes
Track usage behavior: TideScope utility shows system administrators how features are utilized
Onboard Client software distribution: Host distributes Client software to users directly; no need to manually distribute software to users

Note that installations can freely intermix Windows and OS X devices, both Hosts and Clients machines.