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How to install software downloaded from the Microsot Azure Dev Tools for Teaching site

How to install software downloaded from the Microsot Azure Dev Tools for Teaching site

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Some software downloaded from the Microsoft Azure Dev Tools site are in the form of .iso files. It is not necessary to burn these files to a CD or DVD in order to install the software.

.iso files can be “extracted” to get to individual files, like the setup.exe installer file, using a free program like 7-Zip:

1) download and install the free program named 7-Zip:

http://www.7-zip.org/

2) right-click the .iso file downloaded from the Microsoft Azure Dev Tool software site, move the mouse pointer over 7-Zip, click Extract files…

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3) click OK

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7-Zip will “extract” the contents of the .iso file and leave you with a folder full of files.

4) double-click the just-created-folder, double-click the installer file (usually setup.exe) to run through the software installation

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LanSchool

LanSchool

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LanSchool is computer-classroom management software. With LanSchool, teachers can observe and control students’ computers.

LanSchool is available in the computer classrooms in Mary Gates Hall room 430, Mary Gates Hall room 334, Mary Gates Hall room 082, and Mary Gates Hall room 076.

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If you would like to install the “Teacher” version of LanSchool on your computer, please contact the iSchool IT Help Desk.

Note well:

  1. During the installation, you will be asked for the “channel.”  Type the number of the classroom you are teaching in.  For example, if you are teaching in MGH-430, enter “430” for the “channel” during installation.
  2. When you are in the classroom teaching, your computer must be physically connected to the ethernet/Internet in the classroom.  Wi-Fi is not sufficient.

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Special note for teachers in Mary Gates Hall room 430: the LanSchool Teacher Console is only installed on the Mac operating system. You are able to share both your Mac and Windows operating system screens with students, but you can only access the LanSchool controls from the Mac side. If you are in the Windows operating system, move your mouse pointer down to the bottom of the screen to bring up the Mac dock and you will be able to access the LanSchool Teacher Console.

LanSchool has helpful video tutorials on the following site:

https://www.lenovosoftware.com/lanschool/training