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Term
Definition / Description
Table
A table is used by several seated participants to promote individual
discussion. Generally, multiple tables may be arranged in the classroom.
Main Unit
Represents the unit. The unit is operated mainly by the instructor.
Pod PC Software
Software for devices that run on Microsoft Windows to provide some
Vision Exchange functionality. The software is mainly operated by the
participants.
Pod
A Mini PC placed on each table in which Pod PC Software is installed.
Pod sharing
Function for sharing content between the main unit and Pods.
Images shown in the content area of a Pod is shared with the main unit,
and images shown in the content area of the main unit is shared with the
Pods.
Images shown in the content area of the main unit are simultaneously
sent to one or more Pods.
In active learning, participants can conduct a discussion while sharing material using the Pod
on each table.
In the same way as the main unit, the screen of a user device, such as a computer or tablet,
of a participant can be displayed on a Pod via the network.
The screen of a laptop computer or camera can also be displayed via an HDMI capture box
connected to a Pod.
In addition, the image of the content area of the main unit can be displayed on a Pod, or the
image of the content area of a Pod can be shared with the main unit.
