I ran across this amazing Cloud based collaboration and teaching application called WizIQ. I was amazed by the simplicity of the product and the clarity of the conversations when using the product. The company does offer a FREE edition version, so I figured I would share it with you and post the details.

There are no installations to run, simply register and start exploring it!

 

No downloads; easy-to-use for any number of attendees!

Works in Flash technology, browser-like tabbed interface, MS Office like keyboard shortcuts

WizIQ brings in a very simple user interface which lets you focus on your teaching – not the technology. The easy-to-use tool works on any operating system, requires no installation or changes in the user’s system or training; offers browser-like tabbed interface and MS Office like keyboard shortcuts. You simply have to log in to start your class. You can invite any number of attendees; whether that’s just one student getting one-on-tutoring or 500 people who want to hear your lecture!

Whiteboard tools built into WizIQ to write or draw anything

One-stop-shop for all your teaching resources – drawing tool, math tool, group/ungroup objects, multiple whiteboards

Ever wish you could carry the whole world in your pocket? We can’t do much about the entire world, but you can surely carry your entire classroom in your laptop anywhere you go. The WizIQ Whiteboard is a ‘one-stop-shop’- for all your teaching resources. It’s equipped with every tool that you need to create a learning environment and to keep learners focused and interested. Browser-like multiple tabs, multilingual support in the text tool, and standard drawing tools for diagrams allow you to post leading questions on the whiteboard, write formulas with arrows and visual cues to associate the math with the pictures, and so much more.

Live audio and video communication for best results

4 live video streams, full screen video, control audio/video for all attendees

See facial expressions and hear multiple voices using VoIP to understand students’ needs just as you would in a face-to-face classroom. Presenters can pass the microphone or webcam around with a single click and adjust video quality to optimize bandwidth. WizIQ allows live video streams for up to 4 people via VoIP and seamless audio communication for multiple people simultaneously. Full-screen video is available with a click for easy viewing on a variety of screen sizes. All with no cumbersome downloads needed.

Text chat for easy and effective communication

Real time communication – private chat, group chat, emoticons, font colors

Text chat with your students right in the online classroom software for effective real-time communication. What’s more, give them personal attention with one-on-one chat or chat in a group. Make your interaction informal with emoticons and use different fonts and colors to distinguish speakers, topics, or contexts.

Share anything from inside the Virtual Classroom

Share most commonly used file types – PDF, Word/PowerPoint/Excel documents, Video and Audio files and more

A single click is all it takes to share PowerPoint Presentations, PDFs, Whiteboards, Videos from YouTube, or your entire desktop with remote attendees from right inside the online classroom software. You can upload content before the class or on-the-fly during the class. Pass control to attendees so they can share their desktops or annotate yours. It’s the perfect solution when you need to switch between different sharing modes without transitions or distractions. Files simply live in the cloud.

Complete control to moderate class just like when you

teach face-to-face

Allow attendees to use microphone, web-cam, write on the whiteboard or let them simply watch the lecture

The need for extremely intuitive controls was at the fore of our thinking when designing WizIQ. WizIQ offers simple point and click type operation, making it easier for you to moderate your class. With a click of a button you can pass microphone, web-cam, and sharing controls to give students the floor, allow attendees to share their desktops, or even to annotate yours. Track attendee activity in real time and block disruptive students if required. Controls are straightforward enough that there is no need for extensive training.

Multilingual support

Interface available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Hebrew. More coming soon!

At last. WizIQ’s multilingual support has made it possible to learn a new language or use another language to teach a subject. We provide multilingual writing tools and multilingual text chat support in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Hebrew.

Records everything while transforming learning!

Records the class as it happens, including presenters’ audio and video inputs; multiple whiteboards too

WizIQ can record your entire class or training sessions for later reference, demonstration, or asynchronous learning. The recordings can be viewed online or downloaded and distributed to the students. The best part is that the recording captures everything that happens in the class including the presenters’ audio and video inputs. Even better, you get a weekly report about who viewed or downloaded the recordings.

Automatic notifications and attendance reporting

Automatic e-mail and mobile text (SMS) reminders; attendance report after the class

Just enter the e-mail addresses of students who you want to invite and let WizIQ do the rest. WizIQ sends email invitations with a link to the class. Two hours before the class, WizIQ sends them reminders via e-mail and mobile text message. Teachers can check the attendance report and share the recording with those who couldn’t attend.

Use inside Moodle, any other LMS or integrate with your website

Plug-in available for Moodle or you can integrate with your own website using our APIs

WizIQ provides a variety of integration points with your existing systems and is highly extensible. You can use WizIQ online classroom solution within Moodle or your favorite LMS or your website, to create new capabilities for synchronous learning – all from within the LMS environment.

Co-brand a Virtual Classroom with your corporate logo

Show off your own brand in the Virtual Classroom

With WizIQ you can customize the Virtual Classroom software with your own logo for branding and give it a personal touch. The default WizIQ logo in the bottom left corner can easily be replaced by a custom logo simply by uploading a graphic.

Get the best out of social media

Embed Virtual Classroom in your website, blog or Facebook simply by copy-paste of HTML code – no API integration required

WizIQ’s mission is to enable real-time collaboration for educators. To achieve this goal, we provide the ability to embed Virtual Classrooms in your website, blog or Facebook. Let your students know about your upcoming class and invite them to attend.

Product support

Personalized Online training, 1-business day e-mail support, even 24×7 phone-based support

The whole technology behind the Virtual Classroom software is designed to make it easy to use – we make sure of it. With that said, we also make sure you receive whatever help you need at every step. We offer online training for students and learners. We also provide 24×7 phone-based support and 1-business day e-mail support. All the help you need is right here!

 

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