Integrating a Virtual Classroom
platform with
Integrating a Virtual Classroom
platform with
Ramesh Sharma
26 May 2013
Lets see WizIQ does…
�Its an online learning and teaching platform
�Connects educators and students through its WizIQ Virtual Classroom technology.
�Available for individual teachers as well as organizations
�A highly scalable solution for both synchronous teaching and asynchronous tutorials and assessments.
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Flexibility…
�Used for everything from teaching
hybrid courses at major universities to
offering guitar lessons one-on-one
across thousands of miles
�A flexible tool for delivering and
enhancing any type of training or
instruction.
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Tools WizIQ offers…
�Its teaching tools work from a web
browser, so you do not need to
download any software or worry about
upgrades.
�Further offers a content library, a
test/assessment section, teacher
profiles and public classes by experts.
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Building Business too…
�Trainers and tutors can build paid
courses and build their businesses
�Scalability makes it suitable for
universities and training and teaching
organizations of various sizes
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Moodle virtual classroom plugin from
WizIQ
Moodle online classroom module from WizIQ creates new capabilities for
synchronous learning - all from within the LMS environment.
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Moodle virtual classroom plugin from
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Single sign-on � WizIQ Virtual Classroom does not require Moodle users to maintain separate
accounts with WizIQ.
� Moodle administrators simply need to download the Moodle online classroom
module and install it on Moodle servers.
� Teachers and students can seamlessly access WizIQ Virtual Classroom without any
additional authentication.
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Moodle virtual classroom plugin from
WizIQ
Schedule and manage classes, upload content, and view recordings
from
within Moodle Virtual Classroom
� From scheduling, delivery of online classes, and class management to
uploading content for use in these classes, all functions are accessed from
within Moodle.
� There is no separate dashboard, no extra data entry, and no extra work.
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� WizIQ Virtual Classroom records every time students log in and log out.
� An attendance report is generated by the end of the class and teachers
can download the report to use for their own records or to share with
parents.
� This attendance data can also be sent to other applications like a student
information system.
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Track class attendance
Once the Moodle Virtual Classroom module from WizIQ is
installed, live class sessions can be implemented as Moodle
activities and students from around the world can have seamless
access to synchronous events, within the context of a blended
Moodle course.
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No special training required
• Get class recordings
All classes on WizIQ can be recorded. Teachers can allow students to view the
recordings online or download them for later reference. The recorded classes are
completely in sync with the media sharing (audio/video), desktop sharing, and content
sharing in the virtual classroom. A weekly report is sent to teachers on how often the
recordings were viewed or downloaded.
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Track class attendance
Teachers can always edit the schedule of their
upcoming classes and make changes to the
uploaded content
from within
Moodle online classroom.
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Edit your Class Schedule
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Real Time Collaboration
Supported Versions
The WizIQ Virtual Classroom plugin is numbered to match Moodle versions,
so it’s easy for you to tell which version of the plugin you need. The following
table illustrates the currently available versions and requirements:
Moodle module WizIQ Virtual Classroom plugin
Moodle version 1.9 Plugin 1.9
Moodle version 2.0 Plugin 2.0
Moodle version 2.1 & 2.2 Plugin 2.1 & 2.2
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Steps…
Downloading the plugin
1. Click on the Download Moodle Plugin button.
http://www.wiziq.com/moodle/
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2. You will be prompted to Sign up (if you are new to WizIQ)
or Sign in (if you are already a WizIQ member).
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3. Select the Moodle version you want to use the plugin with.
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4. You will be prompted to save a Zip file. Select Save and click on the Ok button.
Your download is now complete.
The next step is to install the WizIQ Virtual Classroom plugin for Moodle.
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Installing the plugin
Once you have the plugin, do the following to install it:
• Unzip the downloaded file on your Moodle server. Look for the folder in the
downloaded file: mod.
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• Copy the “wiziq” folder from the “mod” folder and paste it into \moodle\mod
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• Log in as Admin in your Moodle.
Login Credentials
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• Look for Site Administration -> Notifications and click on the Upgrade button.
Installation of the WizIQ Virtual Classroom plugin begins automatically.
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• Click on the Continue button to complete the installation process.
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• Once the installation is complete you’ll be redirected to your Moodle account.
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Enabling the WizIQ Virtual Classroom
within Moodle
Once the plugin is installed, you can turn on the ability to schedule and deliver live
classes through WizIQ by doing the following:
• Click on the Turn editing on button seen on the course listing page.
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• From the Add an activity drop-down list box, select WizIQ live class.
WizIQ Live Class
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• You can now begin to schedule classes. To learn more about how teachers can use
WizIQ Virtual Classroom plugin for Moodle, download Moodle Guide for Teachers.
Enter all
the Information
about the class
Save the settings
Case Studies…
Lets see some of the examples where it has
been successfully implemented…
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Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7
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Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7 serves Westmoreland County to include
seventeen school districts, Clairview School, and three Westmoreland County Career
and Technology Centers.
http://www.wiu.k12.pa.us/Page/1
Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7
integrates WizIQ Virtual Classroom
• The agency was looking to provide a flexible environment where a student could still be in a brick-and-mortar school and have an option to take advanced online courses offered in other district schools.
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• With the WizIQ’s 17 installations of Moodle Course Management System, teachers were able connect with students in real-time and teach classes just as they would in the traditional classroom and that too without downloading any software.
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Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7
• - Integrated the WizIQ Virtual Classroom with Moodle in 2009, quick and easy without any additional investment. - Blend "brick-and-mortar" teaching environment with online learning to create holistic approach to education. - Conduct teacher training sessions for 17 district schools of Westmoreland County to incorporate engaging e-teaching tools. - Expand student’s learning choices.
Kansas Department of Corrections
The KDOC operates state prisons in Kansas.
The institution provides required training for staff, contractors, mentors, and
community partners in and around Kansas, in excess of 5,000 people.
KDOC’s courses are designed for learners ranging from beginners to experts.
Kansas Department of Corrections
chooses WizIQ
• In August 2011, the KDOC integrated the WizIQ Virtual Classroom with their Moodle installation.
• The institution now uses this new platform for its training and developmental programs designed for staff and other members resulting in 50% reduction in institutional spending on the training and 400% increase in number of online teachers.
• The KDOC now offers more than 50 online courses, and several hundred live training classes.
http://www.wiziq.com/case-study/1-kdoc-integrates-the-wiziq-virtual-classroom-with-moodle-installation
Want to learn more…
You may visit website, WizIQ .com
to know more about
WizIQ Virtual Classroom Moodle module.
http://www.wiziq.com/
Thank You!
Acknowledgements:
Mr Harman Singh and Mr Kalyan Sarkar @ wiziq.com
For their valuable inputs