App-Control Allows Teachers to Remotely Launch Applications, Share Documents on All Classroom Computers.PORTLAND, Ore. & MADISWIL, Switzerland -- Enhanced Classroom Management Software Keeps Students Learning Together GenevaLogic today launched App-Control(TM), the newest plug-in for its industry-leading Vision(R) classroom management(TM) software. With App-Control, teachers can now use Vision6 to keep the whole class learning together by remotely launching applications, sharing documents and managing access to applications on all student computers. Launched in 1996, Vision is currently used in more than 50,000 classrooms worldwide. Vision6 was released in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. in February 2006. "At GenevaLogic, our focus is on developing classroom management software that allows teachers to use technology in ways that improve student learning," said Kirk Greiner, president, GenevaLogic. "The newest addition to the Vision family - App-Control - provides capabilities that help teachers ensure that students are using technology to complete assignments - without distractions." Using App-Control with Vision6, teachers can start applications running on student computers with the click of a button. The plug-in also allows them to start the entire class on the same assignment at once by sharing and opening a document simultaneously on student computers in either standard or kiosk kiosk Originally, in Islamic architecture, an open circular pavilion consisting of a roof supported by pillars. The word has been applied to a Turkish summer garden pavilion and a type of early Persian mosque. mode. Kiosk mode limits students to working within one or more applications selected by the teacher, keeping them focused on the current assignment. Phillip M. Worley, instructional technology There are two types of instructional technology: those with a systems approach, and those focusing on sensory technologies. The definition of instructional technology prepared by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Definitions and Terminology teacher at Milliken Elementary School elementary school: see school. in Colorado, has tested App-Control with his students. "App-Control makes Vision an even stronger tool for managing computer use in my lab," he said. "Sometimes, with several groups of students, I may need each group to be using a different application with or without having access to others. App-Control truly lives up to its name." William Dunn, an industrial technology teacher at Morton High School This article is about the school in central Illinois. For the multi-campus school in suburban Chicago, see J. Sterling Morton High School District 201. Morton High School in Morton Morton, village (1990 pop. 13,799), Tazewell co., central Ill., in a grain-farming and livestock area; inc. 1877. Food is canned, and tractor parts, washing machines, and pottery are manufactured. , Ill., said that one of the greatest challenges to teaching with technology is keeping students on task. "App-Control removes the challenge, focusing the student on only the task," he said. App-Control works in any Windows environment (1) (upper case "W") Refers to computers running under a Microsoft Windows operating system. (2) (lower case "w") Also called a "windowing environment," it refers to any software that provides multiple windows on screen such as Windows, Mac, Motif and X Window. where Vision6 is installed. It is available initially in English, with German, French and Italian versions available at the end of April. App-Control is available to education customers for $3 per student computer with a 10-computer minimum. K-12 site licenses start at $375. For more information or to download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. a trial version of App-Control, visit www.GenevaLogic.com or call 866-725-7833. About GenevaLogic GenevaLogic has one passion: enabling educators to manage, control and optimize optimize - optimisation the use of technology to support teaching and learning. Founded in 1996, with headquarters in Madiswil, Switzerland and Portland, Oregon, the privately-held company is an international leader in active teaching systems whose Vision classroom management software is used in more than 50,000 classrooms worldwide. The company's education software solutions - Vision, App-Control(TM), Surf-Lock(TM), Pointer pointer, breed of large sporting dog developed in England more than 300 years ago. It stands between 23 and 26 in. (58.4–66.4 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 50 and 60 lb (22.7–27.2 kg). (TM), Plan-It(TM), Protect-On(TM), Print-Limit(TM) and Print-Limit Pro(TM) - allow schools, universities and training centers to get more learning value from their technology investments. For more information, visit www.GenevaLogic.com. (C)2006 GenevaLogic. Vision, Surf-Lock, Protect-On, Pointer, Plan-It, Print-Limit, Print-Limit Pro, App-Control and Classroom Management are trademarks of GenevaLogic Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective companies. |
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