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