TLC SchoolConnect
TLC SchoolConnect is IBM's sophisticated yet easy-to-use network management
system for K-12 schools. TLC SchoolConnect allows you to manage computing
resources such as student accounts, software, and printers through an
easy-to-use browser interface. TLC SchoolConnect is designed for the
unique requirements of the school environment, where simplicity, security,
flexibility, and minimal support requirements are crucial.
 | Integrates LANSchool v6.0 for facilitating teacher demonstrations.
Teachers can broadcast their screen to all the student screens in the
classroom or lab. |
| Enables easy network management for teachers and system administrators. |
| Provides ease of use for students and teachers by focusing on the task,
not on the technology.
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TLC SchoolConnect has three separate views, each allowing access to powerful
tools through an easy-to-use browser interface.
Manage the entire school network from the TLC SchoolConnect Administrator
View. As well as using system functions that are accessible within the
server utilities. System Administrators are able to:
| Add and remove users |
| Suspend user accounts |
| Change user profiles |
| Make software available and accessible
to all users |
| Manage the school's printing
environment |
Manage classroom activities and curriculum courseware from the TLC
SchoolConnect Teacher View. Teachers are able to:
| Create classes and then assign
students and courseware to the class. |
| Distribute and collect
assignments and homework electronically. |
| Can create a threaded
discussion forum and groupwork folder for every class. |
| Broadcast the teacher screen. |
| Change a student's password. |
Complete assignments and collaborate with others from the TLC SchoolConnect
Student View. Students are able to:
| Sign on to TLC SchoolConnect
with restricted access to system files. |
| Collaborate with their peers
and exchange files with their instructor within an easy-to-use and familiar
windows interface. |
| Launch programs provided by
their teachers. |
| Use Applications that are
provided to all student users from the TLC SchoolConnect desktop. |
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