Tidebreak: ClassSpot Details

The Details.

Work together on the big screen: Large displays driven by shared computers running ClassSpot software provide a public work area the whole class can use… at the same time
Intuitive control: Faculty and students can “mouse up” from their laptop to a shared computer 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 cursors: As multiple users “mouse up” to the shared screen, each user’s mouse pointer remains visible with a unique color and personal initials
Cross application: Compatible with virtually all standard software applications
Draw on the screen: Digital annotation features are compatible with any interactive displays

Drag and drop transfer: Anyone can send files, folders and web-links to any public screen, or students can send privately to faculty
Share a screen: Send a desktop to the shared screen, 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 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
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 for manual software distribution

Note that installations can freely intermix Windows and OS X devices for both Host and Client machines.

CPU: 1.0 Ghz (Client) or 2 Ghz (Host) dual-core processor
Operating System: Macintosh OS X 10.4 or later (Client), Macintosh OS X 10.5 or later (Host)
Memory: 512 MB RAM (Client), 2 GB RAM (Host)
Disk Space: 20 MB (Client), 50 MB (Host)

Network latency less than 50ms round-trip between Clients and Host (measurement tool can be provided)
Routable network path between Clients and Host required for ports 80, 8080, 4536, 4537, 25500, 25900, at least one port in range 25000-25100
Bandwidth usage per user:
- Idle: 10 Kb/s per user
- Controlling a screen: 80-400 Kb/s per user
- Screen sharing: 200 Kb/s to 1 Mb/s per user
- File transfer: Maximum available bandwidth until transfer complete