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Frequently Asked Questions

Watch Out

Can I run Watch Out over a network or at home ?

Our application is flexible and can be run on a single computer at home to large networks running hundreds of computers.

How does it differ from Internet monitoring software?

Whilst Internet monitoring can block web sites they require constant updating to include new sites. In fact it is virtually impossible to always have them up to date. However by using Watch Out you can be one step ahead by checking what the users are doing. Whilst web sites change daily the language used by people does not. Stay ahead monitor computers by their language not the site.

How does it work ?

Software is installed on each computer to be monitored. Once installed it checks the computer and takes appropriate action once violations occur. For networked computers a secure computer should run the Command Console which enables the systems administrator to monitor and administer the network. A screen viewer enables authorised users (password protected) to view the screen image recordings of the monitored computers e.g. a teacher checking students work

Can I run the command console on different computers ?

No. We are planning to enable administrators to have this facility in a future release of the Command Console.

Demonstrations

Do I need to Pay?

For our free demonstrations there is no fee required.

What is the differnece between the free demonstrations and those which I can purchase?

The free demonstrations have a number of splash screens which are displayed within the demonstrations. You may pay our fee and these splash screens are removed from the demonstrations.

Can I request a demonstration to be made?

Yes, simply email us with your request. We don't normally request payment for a demonstration unless it is complicated and/or very large. We email you the finished product free of charge. These demonstrations include our splash screens.

How can I use these demonstrations?

These demonstrations can be used by teachers in many ways. They can be used in the following ways :

when you need to repeat instructions, such as when students miss a lesson or are late

reinforce what has been learned

remind students of techniques previously covered

new teaching strategy

make lessons more interesting

give students responsibility in undertaking their own learning

NetMove

How does NetMove help a teacher?

Teachers who receive assignment work via email or go into each student's folder to view their assignment files will know that this is a very time consuming task. Netmove saves a teacher time by creating a folder for each assignment and stores automatically all files submitted by students into the folder. It even renames the files to make it easier for the teacher to view and mark the files submitted.

How long does it take to create ID's for students?

For a typical class of 30, 15 year old students, it can take as little as 10 minutes to allocate the class their ID's. The system has been designed to ensure that students can allocate their own ID's. The IDea is to ensure this task is done once with as little effort as possible required by the teacher.

How easy it for students to use?

The system has been designed to make a teacher's life easier. Not only is it easy for both teachers and students to use, for example once a student has an ID the only typing they have to do is type in their ID and password to login. All student actions in the system simply require them to click on options to allocate their files to submit.

Can the students tamper with the submitted asignment files?

By using Windows security access to students is denied as the assignment file submission process is performed by the Netmove system. The students are restricted from accessing the assignment folder by Windows security.

Why don't I simply create a folder and get the students to submit their work to it?

History shows that students will abuse this if they have access to another students work and setting Windows security for each student is not practical.

Must I use a Database to Run NetMove?

Yes a database is required to store all class, assignment and User ID information. It also records the file submissions history and is used in securing the system.

Does it work with any database?

The system has been tested with SQL Server and Access databases. Access is not recommended as it does not possess enough capabilities in a large multi user environment.

What happens if I don't renew my annual subscription for NetMove?

The software will continue to run however support is only available for those schools who have paID their annual subsciption.

Do I need to run NetMove only on the school's Intranet?

No, the software can run across the Internet. Contact us for further details.

Where are student files saved?

Students files uploaded to the server are saved initially in a folder created for each student under each assignment. When the student wishes to submit a file into an assignment the file is then transferred to the assignment folder which only the teacher has access to.

How do I maintain the files and folders for the system?

The NetMove system automatically creates and deletes files and folders for every assignment, class, teacher and student.

What happens if a teacher or student forgets their password?

A teacher can reset a student's or other teacher's password. In addition there is an overall controlling administrator account which creates teacher User IDs.