During class, the software sends all of the graphics to the sites automatically while the instructor is proceeding with the program. Participants at each site are able to view graphics simultaneously, and use graphics tablets or a mouse to make notations on the text and graphics during class. Classwork is shared at once, and all sites can see notations at once. For WisView audio communication, all sites are connected by standard telephone lines. At any time during a teleconference, participants can use a microphone to make comments or ask questions.
Sites share visuals through a separate telephone line.
Participants at any location can introduce visuals, including computer graphics, photographs, notations and hand-drawn sketches. Pull-down menus or icons activate tools and functions. The tools include colored pens, a highlighter, drawing tools, keyboard, scanner, and printer. For example, during a class session, an instructor can display stored graphics, hand-written notes, typed text or outlines, charts, or color images. A blank screen can be used for immediate sketching of an answer to a question.