ViewSonic IT Certified
Welcome to ViewSonic's IT Certification Program! The purpose of this course is to get you familiar with the ViewSonic Hardware and Software you've recently purchased. Each section has videos as well as a short quiz to check your understanding. To pass the IT certification you must get a 90% or higher score on Certification Test as the bottom of the page.
Please start by watching our overview video
Unboxing Your ViewBoard
You might have an install team or you might be installing these yourself, either way it's helpful to know what comes in the box! We know that an installer might unbox and install your boards for you, however, it's important to know if anything during the install process was misplaced.
In this section we'll cover the following:
How to take a ViewBoard out of the box and mount it to a stand
Understand what accessories come with the board and what to do with them
Powering the board on for the first time
Step 1: Watch the Video(s)
Step 2: Review Digital Resources
Configuring ViewBoard OS
The built in operating system is called the ViewBoard OS. Even if you plan on using a different computer such as a Chromebox, built in PC or other external device, there are some important settings you'll want to ensure are configured during deployment.
In this section we'll cover the following:
Overview of the ViewBoard OS settings
What settings we recommend changing/updating
How to clone settings from one board to the next
Step 1: Watch the Video(s)
Step 2: Review Digital Resources
ViewBoard Connected Devices
As mentioned before, perhaps you purchased a Chromebox, Built in PC or will have teachers connect their devices to the ViewBoard. We'll quickly cover the various ways these devices connect to and interact with the ViewBoard.
In this section we'll cover the following:
How a built in PC works on the ViewBoard
How a an external Chromebox connects to the ViewBoard
How to ensure laptops and other devices are connected correctly
Wireless casting options
myViewBoard Entity creation and user sync
As part of your purchase of ViewSonic hardware, your sales rep should have already created an Entity account for you. If you don't believe this to be accurate, please use the "Contact Us" form to reach out for help.
Entity Management allows you to create myViewBoard accounts for your teachers via Single Sign On using your domain emails. This is an important step in supporting teachers in using their ViewBoards and the Whiteboard Software. In addition Entity Management helps you manage various aspects of the ViewBoard hardware and myViewBoard software remotely.
In this section we'll cover the following:
How to verify your entity account
Enable Single Sign On and sync users
Enable/disable Cloud Services
myViewBoard Whiteboard install
Without myViewBoard Whiteboard, the panels become a fancy projector with touch. Whiteboard is a key tool in helping teachers adopt, and get the most out of their new ViewBoards. It's import that you know how to install Whiteboard and activate it. We'll also discuss some basics of how Whiteboard will be used by teachers. It's important, even as IT, that we understand how the software works with the hardware. Please NOTE that as of September 1st, 2022 Whiteboard NO LONGER REQUIRES ACTIVATION. Please ignore any mention of activation while we update our resources.
In this section we'll cover the following:
Installing Whiteboard depending on the type of devices you have
Whiteboard software basics and how it's used
myViewBoard Manager and Manager Advanced
Part of your ViewBoard purchase includes access to myViewBoard Manager. This software allows some basic remote management control over your ViewBoards. If your district purchased Advanced Manager licenses, we'll also explore what the means and the additional featuresÂ
In this section we'll cover the following:
Enrolling devices into Manager
Remote control of devices including remote desktop
Creation of device profiles
Creation of recurring or one time jobs
Broadcasting message, media and digital signage
Run Usage Reports and Activity Logs
Training and Professional Development
We hope you've enjoyed the detailed videos and training you've received throughout this course. In case you didn't know we offer the same detailed and personalized training in person! We offer all types of training including IT, teacher, corporate, government and much more. If you're interested in having one of our ViewSonic Trainers come out on site, be sure to reach out via the contact form.
IT Certification Test
Well that's all we have for now! Be sure to check back for additional certifications in the future.
In order to receive your IT Certification certificate and badge you need to pass the test below. Don't worry if you don't make it on the first try, you can take the test as many times as you need. Keep in mind you need a 90% to pass. Good luck!