Cluster Teaching Facilities
Larger clusters used for teaching have AV and a designated tutor console (similar to those in common user rooms). Software and presentations on the tutor PC can be projected and displayed on AV screens in the cluster.
Teaching staff can also make use of a software tool NetSupport School on this tutor console to broadcast content to all cluster PC screens, or to groups of PCs in the cluster.
NetSupport school has additional facilites to
- generate polls
- monitor screens
- exhibit a student machine
- co-browse websites
Access to NetSupport School
At present the software is password protected to restrict access to teaching staff. Please contact the IT ServiceDesk for password details.
Locations
NetSupport School is installed in the following clusters:
- Armstrong (Fayol 1.64)
- Bedson (Globe 2.40, Chart 3:30)
- Daysh (Brae 1.31)
- Herschel (Blue, Red and Purple) [Bank, Loch, Pond, Brigg]
- King George VI (Lawn 2.33)
- Medical School (Dene, Fell, Pool, Glen, Linn)
- Percy (Gate09)
- Robinson Library (Barn, Tees, Hope)
- Ridley (Nereid 4.72)
- Stephenson (Tree 3.04B & Tree 3.04C)
Using NetSupport School
Training on NetSupport School is provided via SDU open program. See the link below for an introductory guide.
NetSupport School User Guide PDF 698Kb
UserGuide/workbook introducing the main functions of NetSupport School.
Quick Start Guide PDF 400Kb
A quick set of tasks to work through as a refresher or familiarisation exercise.
An informal mailing list (netsupportusers@ncl.ac.uk) has been created to support users of NetSupport Schools - offering best practice tips and advice. It is a closed list run by users for users. To subscribe visit lists.ncl.ac.uk