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VIII. PROJECTING AND MONITORING STUDENTS’ LABQUEST DEVICES
Use our
to view and control LabQuest
wirelessly from your Windows or Macintosh computer. When LabQuest is connected to a
computer wirelessly or via USB, LabQuest Viewer can be used in conjunction with a projector to
share the LabQuest 2 screen with the entire class.
This allows an instructor to demonstrate LabQuest 2 for a class, and it also allows students to
share or present their work to fellow classmates. LabQuest Viewer can also be used with an
connected wirelessly to a computer via a Wi-Fi
adapter. LabQuest Viewer is part of the
With LabQuest Viewer, you can:
• View and control one or more LabQuests from a computer.
• Connect to a computer and projector or interactive white board for class demos or
sharing.
• Monitor student progress on any LabQuest connected to your network.
• Create screenshots of the LabQuest screen to copy and paste into lab instructions.
• Set customizable permissions that permit viewing without control, or password-protect a
connection.
• Install LabQuest Viewer on any computer in your school or college department with the
included site license.
System Requirements
•
Windows
– Windows XP (32 bit only), Vista (32 and 64 bit), and Windows 7 (32 and 64
bit)
•
Macintosh
– Macintosh OS X 10.5 (Intel-based Macs only), 10.6, and 10.7
For additional information, see
LabQuest Setup
To set up your LabQuest to communicate with LabQuest Viewer App for iPad, or LabQuest
Viewer software on your Mac or Windows computer, follow these instructions.
1. Connect LabQuest to a network with Internet access. For detailed instructions, see
2. Launch the Connections App from the Home screen.