DyKnow Vision Enhancements

Improved Authoring Tools - Experience the latest Microsoft text and inking capabilities with DyKnow 5.2’s WPF-based authoring tools. Other updates include a new selection tool, drag-and-drop functionality, spell check and improved graphic manipulation.

View Selection Box Screenshot      View Spell Check Screenshot

PowerPoint Plug-In - Simultaneously start an interactive DyKnow session and import PowerPoint content into a DyKnow notebook. The new feature makes preparing and importing class content easier and more efficient while allowing educators to utilize DyKnow and PowerPoint functionality together. View a Demo

Audio Export - Export captured Windows Media files to mobile devices for true anytime-anywhere learning.

View Audio Indicator Screenshot      View Audio Export Screenshot

Work Group Enhancements - Maximize time by creating and saving work groups before class. For additional time savings, educators can retrieve group work and, with one click, return evaluated work to each group member.

View Work Group Screenshot

DyKnow Monitor Enhancements

Improved Classroom Management - Easily manage the digital classroom by remotely opening and closing applications or shutting-down and restarting student computers.

View Remote Shut Down Screenshot      View Open Applications Screenshot

Auto-Refresh - Manually refreshing thumbnail views of student computer screens is a task of the past; DyKnow Monitor 5.2 will automatically refresh these images every minute.

Administrative Enhancements

Updated Administration Console for Large Monitor Deployments - Utilize the enhanced Administrative Console to quickly see which computers are online and check the accuracy of user information.

Data Integration - Synchronize DyKnow with an SIS or ERP to easily import up-to-date user information, classes and rosters into the DyKnow server. Once set-up is complete, let DyKnow do the work for you! View Data Integration FAQs

Installer Improvements - Administrative duties are now simplified with the new Monitor-only MSI installer which decreases installation time and increases security.

DyKnow Software Suite (Vision and Monitor) Enhancements

New Operating System Support - The DyKnow 5.2 Server is supported on Windows Server 2008 and SQL 2008. Please note: DyKnow will continue to support Windows Server 2003 and SQL Server 2005 for both the server and database platform, respectively in the DyKnow 5.2 release, but will no longer support nor will DyKnow function on Windows Server 2000 or SQL Server 2000 in the DyKnow 5.2 release.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 - In an ongoing effort to improve product performance, the .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 will be required in order to install both the DyKnow 5.2 client and server. Customers that are making mass imaging plans for their computers for the '09 - '10 school year should include this update on the base image. More information about the .NET Framework 3.5 can be found at www.microsoft.com/net/.