Heads up: New live classes interface and features on WiZiQ

Guys, I have a request: Please address me as "Harman", I am not used to being addressed in such a formal way :)
Mr. Singhal, just like yours, we have got several requests to bring these features in the ORG side of WiZiQ, but we have deferred it for now due to resource constraints. We offered the ORG side mainly because we got many requests from companies looking for the virtual classroom. We intend to build WiZiQ.com for an individual teacher to a certain extent, say until sometime next year before we start working on the ORG side again. And we will try to bring all the WiZiQ features there.
As for your the "no sign-up for students" feature to attend classes, we are working to bring that feature for WiZiQ premium members in late January. Premium members will be able to let their students attend the class without having them to sign up on WiZiQ. I hope that will serve the purpose.

Guys, I have a request: Please address me as "Harman", I am not used to being addressed in such a formal way :) Mr. Singhal, just like yours, we have got several requests to bring these features in the ORG side of WiZiQ, but we have deferred it for now due to resource constraints. We offered the ORG side mainly because we got many requests from companies looking for the virtual classroom. We intend to build WiZiQ.com for an individual teacher to a certain extent, say until sometime next year before we start working on the ORG side again. And we will try to bring all the WiZiQ features there. As for your the "no sign-up for students" feature to attend classes, we are working to bring that feature for WiZiQ premium members in late January. Premium members will be able to let their students attend the class without having them to sign up on WiZiQ. I hope that will serve the purpose.

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Sure, anytime :) We are working on a lot of things - both improvements and new features. I will keep everyone posted on them through this community.

Sure, anytime :) We are working on a lot of things - both improvements and new features. I will keep everyone posted on them through this community.

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Mr. Singhal,

I am not sure if have seen WiZiQ for Organizations. You can buy one or more rooms here and use the Moodle module. You will not need to sign your learners on WiZiQ then.

Mr. Singhal, I am not sure if have seen <a href='http://org.wiziq.com/buy/'>WiZiQ for Organizations</a>. You can buy one or more rooms here and use the Moodle module. You will not need to sign your learners on WiZiQ then.

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Puneet, if you would like to get a demo of WiZiQ, please feel free to ask for it at support-at-wiziq-dot-com.

Puneet, if you would like to get a demo of WiZiQ, please feel free to ask for it at support-at-wiziq-dot-com.

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Great!! Mr Harman Thanks for all these upcoming features. Few were required badly. I am sure wiziq will become number one portal of education in the world.Good luck to you and your team.

Great!! Mr Harman Thanks for all these upcoming features. Few were required badly. I am sure wiziq will become number one portal of education in the world.Good luck to you and your team.

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I could very well be missing something, but as moderator, I don't see an option to make comments to my own recorded class. It would be nice to respond to others who have commented or provided feedback. Actually, I'm not sure having "comment" and "feedback" sections are warranted. So feedback can be displayed on the "class page" - which I can't see - and comments are automatically listed on the class page? If anything, moderators should have the option of adding "feedback" or "comments" whatever, to the teacher profile with possibly a link to the particular class. This could serve as a "testimony" of sorts that would help promote the teacher more than "embedding" it in a class which would likely have less of an effect on individual promotion.

Just a thought.

By the way, I do appreciate the individual stats that are now available after each class is recorded. It seems that this would especially be useful to those teachers charging for their classes.

I could very well be missing something, but as moderator, I don't see an option to make comments to my own recorded class. It would be nice to respond to others who have commented or provided feedback. Actually, I'm not sure having "comment" and "feedback" sections are warranted. So feedback can be displayed on the "class page" - which I can't see - and comments are automatically listed on the class page? If anything, moderators should have the option of adding "feedback" or "comments" whatever, to the teacher profile with possibly a link to the particular class. This could serve as a "testimony" of sorts that would help promote the teacher more than "embedding" it in a class which would likely have less of an effect on individual promotion. Just a thought. By the way, I do appreciate the individual stats that are now available after each class is recorded. It seems that this would especially be useful to those teachers charging for their classes.

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I notice that there are five recorded classes that appear under each teacher profile. Is there a way to view all recorded classes per teacher?

I notice that there are five recorded classes that appear under each teacher profile. Is there a way to view all recorded classes per teacher?

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Thanks for the response Sid. The link you provided helps.

Thanks for the response Sid. The link you provided helps.

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Hi Andrea,

don't be too hard to the programmers. I'm a web developer myself and I know how hard it is to get it all done right :)

Anyway, I appreciate that kind of service that WizIq provides for free and I know how hard it must be to keep it up to a good state just with the little income they get with a few premium users. I know my price range and I can say, that I never could do such a system for a less than an at least five-figure number (in US-Dollars).

Bugs are always annoying, but as far as I see enough buggy software for the programs that I pay for, I understand that it takes time to get all things right for a free service.

Happy new Year
Marian

Hi Andrea, don't be too hard to the programmers. I'm a web developer myself and I know how hard it is to get it all done right :) Anyway, I appreciate that kind of service that WizIq provides for free and I know how hard it must be to keep it up to a good state just with the little income they get with a few premium users. I know my price range and I can say, that I never could do such a system for a less than an at least five-figure number (in US-Dollars). Bugs are always annoying, but as far as I see enough buggy software for the programs that I pay for, I understand that it takes time to get all things right for a free service. Happy new Year Marian

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I like the new interface and features. It's a bummer that WizIQ removed the free 3 private recordings from the free accounts. Maybe it's just a glitch in the implementation becaus I did not see any announcement that this policy of having 3 free recordings has been changed lately.

I like the new interface and features. It's a bummer that WizIQ removed the free 3 private recordings from the free accounts. Maybe it's just a glitch in the implementation becaus I did not see any announcement that this policy of having 3 free recordings has been changed lately.

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Merry Christmas!
It's a pleasure to look at the new interface. All those who are wondering what I am talking about. Click on "My classes", let the Web Page open and enjoy the improved version.
My heartiest congratulations to the wiziq team and I humbly thank you for the X-Mas present.

Good luck!

Merry Christmas! It's a pleasure to look at the new interface. All those who are wondering what I am talking about. Click on "My classes", let the Web Page open and enjoy the improved version. My heartiest congratulations to the wiziq team and I humbly thank you for the X-Mas present. Good luck!

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I am keenly looking forward to all these features. Good luck

I am keenly looking forward to all these features. Good luck

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Sounds like an EDUKWEST interview to me :) Some very nice features in there!

Sounds like an EDUKWEST interview to me :) Some very nice features in there!

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Dear Mr. Harman Singh,
I am already aware of WiZiQ for Organizations and have used and had configured WiZiQ Virtual Classroom Module in Moodle. I just wanted to know whether new features will added to WiZiQ for Organizations also or not. In addition to this whether a new module for configuring in Moodle with additional (new) features will be released or not.
Thanks and regards,
M. R Singhal
Centre for Right Direction (CRD), Pune, India

Dear Mr. Harman Singh, I am already aware of WiZiQ for Organizations and have used and had configured WiZiQ Virtual Classroom Module in Moodle. I just wanted to know whether new features will added to WiZiQ for Organizations also or not. In addition to this whether a new module for configuring in Moodle with additional (new) features will be released or not. Thanks and regards, M. R Singhal Centre for Right Direction (CRD), Pune, India

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Dear Mr. Harman Singh,
Your new features are highly appreciable. We believe that you will be able to bring WiZiQ Virtual Classroom Module in Moodle also with new features in which registration from the participants' side is not required. We are sure WiZiQ will definitely achieve high growth and popularity among teachers / trainers / Consultants and students / participants and in educational field. Best wishes from our side.
M.R. Singhal
Centre for Right Direction (CRD), Pune, India
Phone : 91-20-25888757 / 25880170
E-Mail : crdnet@gmail.com

Dear Mr. Harman Singh, Your new features are highly appreciable. We believe that you will be able to bring WiZiQ Virtual Classroom Module in Moodle also with new features in which registration from the participants' side is not required. We are sure WiZiQ will definitely achieve high growth and popularity among teachers / trainers / Consultants and students / participants and in educational field. Best wishes from our side. M.R. Singhal Centre for Right Direction (CRD), Pune, India Phone : 91-20-25888757 / 25880170 E-Mail : crdnet@gmail.com

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Mr Harman,
Thanks for bringing such good news. Teachers do appreciate the improvements done! Well done! Keep surprising us!

Mr Harman, Thanks for bringing such good news. Teachers do appreciate the improvements done! Well done! Keep surprising us!

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WiZiQ continues to excel and I thank Harman and his team for their efforts most sincerely,

Warm Regards

WiZiQ continues to excel and I thank Harman and his team for their efforts most sincerely, Warm Regards

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My 1 cent comment on the use of:
Name Surname Internet Standard of use.
Since the starting of Internet the standard practice is:
Use Only the name.
If name and surname are used…
The Surname should underlined In order to easily recognize it.
Barack Obama
Possibly apply the standard English rules:
First Name second Surname
Barack Obama
Also good practice is to have the surname bold
Barack Obama
To your colleague I recommended many time to underline the Surname.

My 1 cent comment on the use of: Name Surname Internet Standard of use. Since the starting of Internet the standard practice is: Use Only the name. If name and surname are used… The Surname should underlined In order to easily recognize it. Barack Obama Possibly apply the standard English rules: First Name second Surname Barack Obama Also good practice is to have the surname bold Barack Obama To your colleague I recommended many time to underline the Surname.

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More information on his story...
http://files.meetup.com/526742/My%201%20cent%20comment%20on%20the%20use%20of%20Name%20and%20Surname%20in%20Iternet.pdf

More information on his story... http://files.meetup.com/526742/My%201%20cent%20comment%20on%20the%20use%20of%20Name%20and%20Surname%20in%20Iternet.pdf

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hello Harman
well done.
to George ... I will attend to your new classes time permitting.

from Singapore the pearl of Asia
INNOVATE NOT IMITATE
copy THE THREE WORD ONLY into Google search browser to know me better.

Thanks
Andrea

hello Harman well done. to George ... I will attend to your new classes time permitting. from Singapore the pearl of Asia INNOVATE NOT IMITATE copy THE THREE WORD ONLY into Google search browser to know me better. Thanks Andrea

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Hello George.
the " several people " was only 2. I have a copy of the recoding for well remembering the lesson...
In my case was NO repeat No possible: contingencies.leave a note.
"perfect storm" I had 5 in 2009. I really hope NO ONE IN 2010.


Thanks for your support
at the last day of the month
the year and the decade
wishing you and family
a fabulous new decade 2010 New Year!
Andrea

Hello George. the " several people " was only 2. I have a copy of the recoding for well remembering the lesson... In my case was NO repeat No possible: contingencies.leave a note. "perfect storm" I had 5 in 2009. I really hope NO ONE IN 2010. Thanks for your support at the last day of the month the year and the decade wishing you and family a fabulous new decade 2010 New Year! Andrea

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hello Marian
1+1=2 not about 2. It is no matter of money dollar and cents.
I am 100% sure that you will not provide untested program, is matter of mentality and preparetion.
for me is not a free service.
Very important are the time dedicated to the class and presentation, the value of the presentation and the lost or face for the presenter for me is what count.

Guten Rutsch! 2010
Andrea

hello Marian 1+1=2 not about 2. It is no matter of money dollar and cents. I am 100% sure that you will not provide untested program, is matter of mentality and preparetion. for me is not a free service. Very important are the time dedicated to the class and presentation, the value of the presentation and the lost or face for the presenter for me is what count. Guten Rutsch! 2010 Andrea

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Dear Marian
There toooooooooooooooo many of this " glitch " after the story of " new interface " I got really a lot of frustration and dissatisfaction. The provider staff did not a good job. They are very primitive e superficial.

Guten Rutsch! 2010

from Singapore the pearl of Asia
INNOVATE NOT IMITATE
copy THE THREE WORD ONLY into Google search browser or any browser to know me better.
Stone Consultant Conferences Presenter Community Team Specialist Facilitator Instructor Education Specialist Trained by eBay

Dear Marian There toooooooooooooooo many of this " glitch " after the story of " new interface " I got really a lot of frustration and dissatisfaction. The provider staff did not a good job. They are very primitive e superficial. Guten Rutsch! 2010 from Singapore the pearl of Asia INNOVATE NOT IMITATE copy THE THREE WORD ONLY into Google search browser or any browser to know me better. Stone Consultant Conferences Presenter Community Team Specialist Facilitator Instructor Education Specialist Trained by eBay

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Hello Harman

RE: New live classes interface and features on WiZiQ

my 1 cent suggestion is to request or better instruct you college to check the changes and modification in the system once are done,under ALL THE ASPECT in order are working.

My yesterday class was the fifth FIASCO a really disappointment with your Company as provider.

You like to have my point of view on what happen and why happened please contact me via Skype like Sid do it this evening.

Dear Members of this Community

Here's wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year!

May you have a good year in 2010!

Till our next class meeting presentation...

With our best wishes,
from Singapore the pearl of Asia
INNOVATE NOT IMITATE
copy THE THREE WORD ONLY into Google search browser or any browser to know me better.
Stone Consultant Conferences Presenter Community Team Specialist Facilitator
Andrea(mr) alias red songkok eBay red98988
Instructor Education Specialist Trained by eBay
http://myworld.ebay.com.sg/red98988
http://www.lamarstone.tel/
Click or copy in your browser the hyperlink, there are the co-ordinate for your information.

Hello Harman RE: New live classes interface and features on WiZiQ my 1 cent suggestion is to request or better instruct you college to check the changes and modification in the system once are done,under ALL THE ASPECT in order are working. My yesterday class was the fifth FIASCO a really disappointment with your Company as provider. You like to have my point of view on what happen and why happened please contact me via Skype like Sid do it this evening. Dear Members of this Community Here's wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year! May you have a good year in 2010! Till our next class meeting presentation... With our best wishes, from Singapore the pearl of Asia INNOVATE NOT IMITATE copy THE THREE WORD ONLY into Google search browser or any browser to know me better. Stone Consultant Conferences Presenter Community Team Specialist Facilitator Andrea(mr) alias red songkok eBay red98988 Instructor Education Specialist Trained by eBay http://myworld.ebay.com.sg/red98988 http://www.lamarstone.tel/ Click or copy in your browser the hyperlink, there are the co-ordinate for your information.

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To Harman and the WiZiQ team, I think the model looks fantastic. You all are doing a wonderful job. Keep up the good work!!!

To Harman and the WiZiQ team, I think the model looks fantastic. You all are doing a wonderful job. Keep up the good work!!!

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@Puneet
It must be an "Indian thing" as I had a hard time getting use to the logic of the platform. I will say that every step is easy and simple but at last count there was 373 simple steps (OK so I may have exagerated, you will get use to that from me;-) to be fully WIZIQ empowered.

@Puneet It must be an "Indian thing" as I had a hard time getting use to the logic of the platform. I will say that every step is easy and simple but at last count there was 373 simple steps (OK so I may have exagerated, you will get use to that from me;-) to be fully WIZIQ empowered.

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Welcome back, Stephi! What wisdom or new ideas do you bring back to the village from your travels?

Welcome back, Stephi! What wisdom or new ideas do you bring back to the village from your travels?

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Andrea,
I viewed the recording and note that several people were able to attend and interact so this classroom did open and therefor salvageable. While any bug and particularly relaunches can be frustrating and a "show stopper" one must always think in contingencies. I would advise you to seek the learning opportunity here and share, as you are known for, the innovative work-arounds available.

Almost every class I run, I immediately assign an attendee the job of assistant. They immediately are given writing and mic controls this covers 80% of problems at my end. Further, all of my regulars know how to set up a private class and know that they can open an alternative class in case of my absence. This is what I do in most cases when I arrive at a class when the teacher either does not show up or is having technical difficulties. We simply leave a note where we went and the link in the original class chat box.

Periodically there will be the "perfect storm" which may have been your unfortunate situation last Wednesday as even the WIZIQ staff presented class had problems getting started. It is sad that none of your students were aware of their options to "save the day". I look forward to the day when we have true multiple moderator capability within WIZIQ. But until then consider the contingencies available and be encouraged as those who know you (as evidenced in the chat by students in your absence of that fateful class) look beyond one unfortunate event. They spoke highly of you and accepted that it was simply a glitch.

Sincerely,
George
A fellow Wizard's apprentice at WIZIQ

Andrea, I viewed the recording and note that several people were able to attend and interact so this classroom did open and therefor salvageable. While any bug and particularly relaunches can be frustrating and a "show stopper" one must always think in contingencies. I would advise you to seek the learning opportunity here and share, as you are known for, the innovative work-arounds available. Almost every class I run, I immediately assign an attendee the job of assistant. They immediately are given writing and mic controls this covers 80% of problems at my end. Further, all of my regulars know how to set up a private class and know that they can open an alternative class in case of my absence. This is what I do in most cases when I arrive at a class when the teacher either does not show up or is having technical difficulties. We simply leave a note where we went and the link in the original class chat box. Periodically there will be the "perfect storm" which may have been your unfortunate situation last Wednesday as even the WIZIQ staff presented class had problems getting started. It is sad that none of your students were aware of their options to "save the day". I look forward to the day when we have true multiple moderator capability within WIZIQ. But until then consider the contingencies available and be encouraged as those who know you (as evidenced in the chat by students in your absence of that fateful class) look beyond one unfortunate event. They spoke highly of you and accepted that it was simply a glitch. Sincerely, George A fellow Wizard's apprentice at WIZIQ

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I have already talked with Sid about how hard it is for us, as class owners, to access some of the information. It is all retrievable but requires several steps to find it. I think they are re-thinking some of those changes they made.

I am sure that they have a good reason for what they did, it is just not apparent to me yet. Possibly it is in relation to future releases that we are not privy to. They will be releasing a new VC (geek speak for Virtual Classroom) pretty soon.

I have already talked with Sid about how hard it is for us, as class owners, to access some of the information. It is all retrievable but requires several steps to find it. I think they are re-thinking some of those changes they made. I am sure that they have a good reason for what they did, it is just not apparent to me yet. Possibly it is in relation to future releases that we are not privy to. They will be releasing a new VC (geek speak for Virtual Classroom) pretty soon.

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Thanks team wiziq. This is like an early Christmas present. It will make some of my class setup tasks much easier.

Thanks team wiziq. This is like an early Christmas present. It will make some of my class setup tasks much easier.

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This option is currently not available in the teacher profile but a link on the teacher profile to view all past public classes by that teacher can be looked at.

If you want to view all the past public classes of a teacher then just replace your name with the name of the teacher in the following link:

http://www.wiziq.com/class/search.aspx?qry=BENJAMIN&status=archived

This option is currently not available in the teacher profile but a link on the teacher profile to view all past public classes by that teacher can be looked at. If you want to view all the past public classes of a teacher then just replace your name with the name of the teacher in the following link: <a href="http://www.wiziq.com/class/search.aspx?qry=benjamin&status=archived">http://www.wiziq.com/class/search.aspx?qry=BENJAMIN&status=archived</a>

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Wonderful that WiZiQ is determined to improve upon it's own IQ for the benefit of us all.Keep it up.

Wonderful that WiZiQ is determined to improve upon it's own IQ for the benefit of us all.Keep it up.

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I am new here. And even now I am liking it so much.
I could use the facilities from day one.
everything is so simple and intuitive.

I am sure new features will make the experience even better.

I am new here. And even now I am liking it so much. I could use the facilities from day one. everything is so simple and intuitive. I am sure new features will make the experience even better.

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Although I have been MIA for the past couple of months, my plans are in action and I look forward to a busy and profitable 2010. Best of all, I look forward to making some really good WIZIQ friends and business acquaintances. These forums are very informative and motivating.

Merry Christmas from Dallas, TX
Stephanie Inge

Although I have been MIA for the past couple of months, my plans are in action and I look forward to a busy and profitable 2010. Best of all, I look forward to making some really good WIZIQ friends and business acquaintances. These forums are very informative and motivating. Merry Christmas from Dallas, TX Stephanie Inge

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hey ,
Harman the new features are really use full for every one , but i would request you to add some other features like conducting webinars , online meeting , web conference like www.dimdim.com and i would like you guys to compete them, one again i thank you for the new features being introduced in the wiziq portal .

hey , Harman the new features are really use full for every one , but i would request you to add some other features like conducting webinars , online meeting , web conference like www.dimdim.com and i would like you guys to compete them, one again i thank you for the new features being introduced in the wiziq portal .

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