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.

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