MOOre On The Interactive Classroom
This page explains a bit more about the interactive environment we're using
at DivU MOO.
The central space for one type of course, the
programming classes is the "Computer Lab"
. It
can be reached by typing
telnet erau.db.erau.edu 8888
from the command line or by choosing this link.
Once logged in, type in the following commands:
connect guest
@go #1711
When having connected to the classroom you should see:
Computer Lab
This is the laboratory for online consultancy of GNA programming courses.
In spring 1994, GNA will have several classes here. You see a large room with
several compartments, populated with computer terminals. Groups of technicians
are busy wiring the place. One wall is covered with shelves for manuals.
From here, doors lead to special rooms for particular classes: type 'ways' to
see them.
Exits include: [out] to Turing Hall (100-104), [gna] to GNA Central, [oop] to
GNA C++ Class
You see RoboCop, Schedule, and MOO Guide here.
This description suggests some things you may want to
try out.
Robocop
is a robot awaiting your questions. (Try asking him
about `C++
', or `GNA
'). Now,
you can for example walk into the C++ Classroom typing 'out
'
where you see:
GNA C++ Class
You see the classroom for the GNA course 'Introduction to Object-Oriented
Programming Using C++', starting May 1. The room has a blackboard on the front
wall with a clock above it. You notice that some wiring still has to be done
here and that student desks are missing.
You can type 'classhelp' for a list of helpful commands in this room.
For info on registration matters, type 'registration'.
You see Teacher's Desk, Bulletin Board, Shelf, Big Table, and Wall.
You see Coke machine.
This is the actual room which will be staffed by a consultant
during certain hours.
It is luxuriously equipped with helping commands like no other room.
Some
explanations on this room
may be in place, if you have never been on a MOO before.
There is a couple of commands which you can find out about with the command
`classhelp
':
accounts - how to get your account if you are registered
catalog - see more of the GNA draft course catalog
classhelp - read this help
clients - read about available MOO client programs
coding - how to get an introduction to MOO coding
getting_started - what to do after receiving your MOO account
guide - MOO guide for first-timers [or: mailme #3877]
help here - read help about valid commands in this room
look list - see list of C++ online consultants
map - a map of Diversity University
MOOhelp - list of students who may help with MOOing
MOOmail - how to get started using MOOmail
objects - longer help on details of this room and actions
recording - recording class sessions
read US-clock - read the US clock
registration - if you want to register for a GNA oop/c++ course
schedule - see when this room is staffed with a consultant
(You finish reading the C++ Class help.)
Probably soon you will notice that you want another client than just
raw telnet which allows for a clumsy communication only.