SclipoLive FAQ
Common questions about SclipoLive
About teaching with SclipoLive
- How do I get started teaching with SclipoLive?
- How many classes can I set up?
- How do I get paid from my SclipoLive classes?
- When do I get paid from my classes?
- What does it cost to teach with SclipoLive?
- How do I get students to take my classes?
About learning with SclipoLive
- How do I take a live webcam class from an Academy?
- How do I know if an Academy is good?
- How much does SclipoLive cost as a student?
- Can I cancel a class once it has started or before it starts?
- Do I need a webcam to take a class?
- What do I do if I see an Academy that I would like to take a class from but they don’t have any offered.
About setting up my computer for SclipoLive
- What equipment do I need for SclipoLive?
- Do I have to download something to teach or learn with SclipoLive?
- How do I set up SclipoLive on a Macintosh?
- What do I do if I or the other user hears an echo of our voice during the class?
General questions
- Can I do a class with the Sclipo team to learn how SL works?
- Are there videos explaining SL?
- More questions?
What is SclipoLive?
SclipoLive is a browser based application that allows users to set up, schedule, organize, give, take and charge a fee for live classes using a webcam. Browser based means that SclipoLive works in your browser. No need to download any application to your computer.
About teaching with SclipoLive
How do I get started teaching with SclipoLive?
To start teaching with SclipoLive, go to your Dashboard, click on mySclipoLive and Set-Up Courses. You need at least 1 course to start teaching. You can set up as many courses as you want. Setting up courses is free.How many classes can I set up?
As many as you would like. If you want to break your classes into smaller parts or clump them all together in one title you can. For the purpose of getting more students it probably makes sense to offer a variety but not so many that it is confusing.How do I get paid from my SclipoLive classes?
That’s up to you. We recommend using PayPal but if you would like to set up some other form of payment you are free to do so.When do I get paid from my classes?
You set the payment terms. Sclipo does not control, administer, or pay teachers. Payment is an agreement that you as a teacher make with your students.What does it cost to teach with SclipoLive?
Sclipo charges a 10% commission fee and a 1€ administration fee for each class taught. If you teach your class for free Sclipo does not charge a fee but reserves the right to add non-intrusive advertising to the class. Note: Sclipo waives all fees till January 31, 2008.How do I get students to take my classes?
Create one or more courses that will show up in the My SclipoLive Courses box on your Academy page. From there, people can request and schedule a class with you.
To drive people to your Academy, you need to promote it. Making an educational video - for a example a tutorial - is a great way to demonstrate your teaching skills. Posting links to your Academy and embedding videos to your web or blog will help to bring in students. Emailing all of your contacts links and letting them know that you are teaching live webcam classes through SclipoLive is also very important.
About learning with SclipoLive
How do I take a live webcam class from an Academy?
First you must sign in to your free Sclipo account. Then go to the academy page that you are interested in taking the class from and request or schedule a class. You will find all courses offered by the Academy in the box My SclipoLive Courses.
How do I know if an Academy is good?
All Academies have a rating and a page where you can see comments from other students who have taken classes with the Academy. You are also welcome to send messages to students who have taken classes from the Academy in the past.How much does SclipoLive cost as a student?
The price for each class is determined by the academy. Sclipo does not charge students for classes. The price of each class is shown in the box My SclipoLive Courses on the academy page.
Tip: Before you request a class, watch some of the videos of the academy to be able to better evaluate the academy.
Can I cancel a class once it has started or before it starts?
You can cancel a class at any point you would like to, before the class starts and during the class. Some Academies might require a fee for late cancellations. This can be found in the terms of the class.Do I need a webcam to take a class?
No, but the learning experience may be better if your teacher can see you.What do I do if I see an Academy that I would like to take a class from but they don’t have any offered.
If an Academy you are interested in does not have any classes offered send them a message letting them know that you are interested in a class. They might just set one up for you.
About setting up my computer for SclipoLive
What equipment do I need for SclipoLive?
You will need a computer with a good broadband internet connection, a webcam if you plan to teach, and microphone and headphones.Do I have to download something to teach or learn with SclipoLive?
No, SclipoLive is a browser based application. It plays in all major browsers on PC and Macintosh.How do I set up SclipoLive on a Macintosh?
Step 1 of 5
When a class starts, the SclipoLive player will appear. If the large window remains black, right click on the player window. This should bring up a menu.
Step 2 of 5
Select Setting from the menu. This should bring up the Configure Adobe Flash box.
Step 3 of 5
Select the web camera option in the Flash box.
Step 4 of 5
From the drop down menu in the Flash box select USB video class video.
Step 5 of 5
Close the Flash box and you should be able to see yourself in the SclipoLive player.
What do I do if I or the other user hears an echo of our voice during the class?
This normally occurs when one of the 2 users is using a microphone with speakers and not headphones. Make sure both users are using headphones and ideally headphones with a built in microphone.
General questions
Can I do a class with the Sclipo team to learn how SL works?
Yes, any time. Please go to our Sclipo Academy and schedule a class or email edwin@sclipo.com.Are there videos explaining SL?
Can I do a class with the Sclipo team to learn how SL works? Sclipo Academy.More questions?
For more questions, please email edwin@sclipo.com.