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Live Web Classroom FAQ

Here's a list of the most common questions about the Live Web Classroom. Have a question that's not answered here or want to share your feedback? Send us a message at the Sclipo Academy.

• How does the Live Web Classroom work?

  This video tutorial shows the main functionality of the Live Web Classroom. Watch it and you'll be ready to learn and teach live on Sclipo:

  Want to learn even more about Sclipo? Visit the Sclipo academy to find more tutorials, courses and live web classes that teach you how to get the most out of Sclipo.

• What are the system requirements to use the Web Classroom?

  For Teaching

  • Webcam (for video)
  • Microphone & speakers, headset recommended (for audio)
  • Operating System: Windows XP or later, Mac OS X, or Linux.
  • Web Browser: IE 7 or later, Mozilla 3.0 or later, Safari 3.0 or later, Opera 9.0 or later.
  • Flash Player 10.0 or later.

  For Learning

  • Operating System: Windows XP, or later, Mac OS X, or Linux.
  • Web Browser: IE 7.0 or later, Mozilla 2.0 or later, Safari 3.0 or later, Opera 9.0 or later.
  • Flash Player 10.0 or later.
  • Webcam, only mandatory if student wants to participate with live video.
  • Speakers; microphone, only mandatory if student wants to participate with live audio. Headset recommended.

• Where can I buy a great web cam?

  The video and audio quality of the Sclipo Live Web Classroom depends in large part on the webcam and headset you use. We recommend these high-quality webcam with integrated microphones and headsets.

• What if I don't want to use video in my class?

  The Live Web Classroom requires video and audio to teach a class. For audio only classes, try out Sclipo's Live Web Meeting Room, featuring a powerful whiteboard, chat and audio.

• How do I show documents in my live web class?

  You can show any documents from your Academy Library in the Live Web Classroom:

  • Step 1: Add documents to your library
  • Step 2: Assign documents from your library to your live web classes
  

• "I can't see my webcam video."

  • Is your webcam plugged in?
  • Have you installed all necessary drivers?
  • Did you authorize Adobe Flash Player?
  • Is the correct camera selected? (To find out which camera you select, please consult your webcam's manual.)

• "The microphone level isn't moving"

  • Is your microphone plugged in?
  • Have you installed all necessary drivers?
  • Did you authorize Adobe Flash Player?
  • If you are using Windows, did you select the correct audio source? Is the volume set correctly?