Connect to Students using PC mode

PC mode allows you to connect to a fixed list of Student computers by machine name. When connecting to Students using PC mode, the Students become part of the Fixed list of PCs. The Fixed list of PCs is a list of available Students that have been found on the network. These details are stored in the Client.NSS file.

Connecting using the Class wizard

1. In the Class wizard, click New.

2. Click PC Mode.

3. The Create Class dialog appears.

4. Specify a name and description for your class.

5. Enter a prefix for the Students' computer names in the text box (leave blank to search all computers).

6. Click Browse.

7. All Students matching the prefix will appear in the Available Students list.

8. Select the Student icons to include in your class and click Add.

9. To make this the active connection method, select Make this the active connection method.

10. Click OK.

11. The new class will appear in the Class wizard. Click OK.

12. The Tutor will connect to the selected Students and display their icons in the Tutor Console. These Students have now been added to the Fixed list of PCs.

Connecting using the Tutor Configurator

1. Click Options in the Tutor Console and select Network Settings from the drop-down menu.

2. Select Student Selection.

3. Click Connect to a list of Students.

4. Click OK.

5. Click Yes to re-initialise the Tutor Configurator.

6. The Class wizard will appear. Follow the above steps in Connecting using the Class wizard.

To remove Students from the Fixed list of PCs

1. Click the class name on the status bar and select Modify Class.

2. The Modify Class dialog appears.

3. Select the Student icon from the Student in class list.

4. Click Remove.

5. The Student is now available but is not part of the Fixed list of PCs.

6. Click OK.

7. The Student icon will be removed from the Tutor Console.

See also:

Connect to Students using Browse mode

Connect to Students using User mode

Connect to Students via Room mode