Our new virtual class software, Vyew, is able to provide a better distant learning experience for our students. It has a couple of advantages over Centraone (discontinued from 1st Apr. 2010):
1. There is no installation. Vyew runs on a browser with Flash and Java installed.
2. Vyew provides better compatibility over different operating systems, supporting Macintosh and Windows 7.
3. Students / Teachers can now leave messages offline, extending the virtual class beyond real time discussion.
4. Vyew's environment provides further integration possibilties with other web contents, for example, blogs.
Web Browser:
Mozilla Firefox 2+, Internet Explorer 6+, Safari 2+
Adobe Flash Player 9 (10 or higher recommended) installed*
Cookies & Javascript Enabled
*Adobe Flash Player 10 does not support Windows ME. To download Adobe Flash Player 9, visit here.
For Desktop Sharing or Screen Capture:
Java 1.6 (or higher)
To check if your system supports Vyew, visit the testing website: http://vyew.com/browsertest
button on the main page, or visit here: http://vyew.com/go/register. The following screen should appear:
"Your e-mail address" is the ID which you will use in Vyew. Note that a confirmation email for you will be sent to this address when the registration is finishing.
For time zones, please pick (GMT+08:00) Hong Kong, Urumqi.
Once you have filled in all information correctly, proceed by clicking on "Register using our secure server". You should then see the following screen about payments:
We do not require any of the extra features, so make sure the "Free" choice is highlighted, and press "Continue".
A confirmation email should be in your mailbox now. Validate your new Vyew account by clicking on the link inside the email. You should receive a message like the one below:
We are finally done! You can now login with your email address and password.
An example of the subject header:
myemailaddress@abceef.com Chan Tai Man Grade 6 Sat 11.00am
and we will arrange a classroom for you as soon as possible.
In this case you are enrolled in Classroom 6. Click to enter the classroom. If you still cannot see any classroom links after submitting your account ID, contact us and we will arrange it for you.
Entering a classroom should bring you to a page like the one below:
Currently there are no teachers here, but you can choose to leave your question and come back when a teacher is present. Teachers will answer your question even if you do not attend the virtual class, so you can come and pick up the answer whenever you are free.
For details of how to use the drawing tools, please refer to Drawing Tools and Microphone.
When you are done, logout by clicking on the "Logout" link on top of the screen, next to the account ID.
Selection Tool 
: Used to select objects on the page. Hold and drag to select multiple objects. Double click on a text field to edit it.
Pen Tool 
: Draw lines based on the line color selected. Hold the left mouse button to draw.
Highlighter Tool 
: Similar to Pen Tool, but the highlighter does not draw over objects. It just highlights them. Hold the left mouse button to highlight.
Text Writing Tool 
: Use the Text Tool to add text annotations and headlines. Click anywhere on the drawing area to add a new text field. Click the Select Tool or another drawing tool when finished.
StickyNote Comment 
: Once selected, use this tool to attach yellow "sticky notes" to the page. You can then make comment inside the Sticky Note. Other users can also add to these comments.
Line Tool 
: Draw straight lines based on the line and fill options. Hold the left mouse button to draw.
Delete Tool 
: Use the Delete Tool to remove objects from a page. When this tools is selected, a red hgihlight will appear around objects when you mouse over them. Click on the highlighted object to delete it. Note that in a virtual classroom you can only delete your own work.
Line Color 
: For lines, pens, and text.
Text Size/Line Thickness 
: Adjust font size when Text Writing Tool is selected. Adjust line thickness for pens and line tools.
Microphone Setup
1. Make sure the microphone is connected.
2. Once logged in, enter Adobe Flash Player settings by right-clicking and then choose "Settings". Go to privacy settings and choose "Allow". Click "Close".
3. Enter a classroom. Click on "Test Mic/Cam" and then choose "Test Microphone".
4. Follow the instructions and test your microphone. If successful, you should be able to hear a recording of your own voice.
5. Click on 
if you wish to use the mic.
Q: I cannot delete texts and drawings.
A: Please note that you can only delete your own work. If some student's message is preventing you from drawing, go to another page.
Q: I am stuck at a page like the one below.
A: Sometimes the page cannot be fully loaded. Refresh the page and try again.
For more help, please contact us or visit the help center offered by Vyew at http://vyew.com/s/help