Java Virtual Classroom Teacher Tool

The purpose of the Java Teacher Tool is to provide a Java based application to the Virtual Classroom Environment (VCE).  This application is currently designated as the future extension of the Virtual Classroom Environment with eventual integration into the Chronobot Time-Knowledge Exchange platform.  It is also one hundred percent compatible with the Delphi Virtual Classroom. The components will be dependent on the Java Virtual Machine. The version used is Java SDK 1.5.0.

I. Functions

1. Chat Features

A. Supports standard Classroom Chat functionality

B. Supports Private Student-Teacher Chat functionality

C. Supports chat response text speaker based on the open source FreeTTS software platform.

D. Supports private chat deactivation

E. Supports custom emotion driven icon representation to serve as limited visual communication

2. Integrated Custom Web Browser

A. Up to four independent web browsers may be open simultaneously in the Java Tool

B . Teacher may direct student learning via Push Functionality

C . Student may also direct student learning via the Push technology when given permission to do so by the Teacher  

3. Push Permission

A. Teacher can give/revoke web page push permission to/from specific students or groups of students.

4. Real-time Online Visual Testing

A. Teacher can import and compose timed tests/quizzes.

B. Answers are displayed with icons.

C. Tests are automatically graded, and results can be saved and exported.

D. Tests can be exported in XML format.

5. Grade Book