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===What you need=== | ===What you need=== | ||
*'''Java Runtime Environment 1.5''' or newer has to be installed on your computer. Check if it is installed at [http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml]. Or download the latest version at [http://www.java.com/download/]. | *'''Java Runtime Environment 1.5''' or newer has to be installed on your computer. Check if it is installed at [http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml]. Or download the latest version at [http://www.java.com/download/]. | ||
*We recommend to use '''FireFox Browser''', as | *We recommend to use '''FireFox Browser''', as Internet Explorer allows only the use of auto-size desktop and not custom sizes. | ||
===Getting started=== | ===Getting started=== |
Revision as of 19:43, 21 September 2009
The OpenDesktop module will be released on 25th of september and will combine Moodle with an Onlinedesktop. You will be able to start your personal Onlinedesktop directly in Moodle and let your students watch it. If you are already interested now, contact us at david (at) edulabs.org for a sneak preview.
Features
- Start you personal Onlinedesktop with two clicks
- Access and edit your files anytime anywhere
- Collaborate online with realtime desktop-sharing
- Let course participants around the world watch your desktop
- Assign capabilities: start own desktop, watch desktop of other course members, watch and control desktop of other course members
How to use the OpenDesktop
What you need
- Java Runtime Environment 1.5 or newer has to be installed on your computer. Check if it is installed at [1]. Or download the latest version at [2].
- We recommend to use FireFox Browser, as Internet Explorer allows only the use of auto-size desktop and not custom sizes.
Getting started
Turn editing on -> Select
Launch your desktop
Define roles
Installation
Further questions
For questions and additional feature request, please contact david (at) edulabs.org You can also test this module before installation at [3] Follow the links to the moodle course and request a testing session.
Upcoming Features
- Open course files directly from within the desktop without downloading the files
- Have all course files directly accessible on the desktop
- View who exactly is watching your desktop (right now you can only see the number of people watching)
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