What is UNIVERSE Manager?

When you log into an account on the UNIVERSE official website, you will be able to see UNIVERSE Manager on your menu. This is for you to manage all the users, classrooms, and schedules in your organization. Users Classroom Schedule Portfolio Users In the user's section, you are able to add/delete the user and change the us...

How to use group and private chat

Channel To chat with a group, click on the channel box located on the left sidebar. The channel list at the bottom left of the box shows available options such as Space, Classroom, Group, or Friend. Once you have selected a channel, you will be able to start chatting with the group.  Space: This section will display the organization that...

How to engage students better

In the control bar on the right side of the UNIVERSE classroom, click on the attendance list icon to view the current status of the students. You can use the dice icon in the lower right corner to randomly select a student to answer a question. Also, you can reward students by clicking on the star icons. This function boosts participation b...

How to fix "VCRUNTIME140_1.dll Not Found" error

UNIVERSE is developed using Microsoft Visual C++, it requires specific components and features to function properly. These components and features are not automatically installed on your computer. So, in order for the software to work correctly, you need to install the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package on your computer. If you see ...

How to create breakout rooms during the class

Breakout rooms allow teachers to send students out into different rooms for more focused group work and discussions. 1. Click on the "Attendance List" icon on the right sidebar  From here, you can see all your student's statuses. 2. Click the "Breakout" icon on the left side of the window  There are two ways to group up your stude...

What is the broadcast audio mode?

With UNIVERSE's True-to-life Sound, everyone's volume will vary depending on how close or far they are from each other. However, if the broadcast button is toggled, the teacher's voice will be the loudest in the room regardless of a student's proximity to the teacher. Only teachers are allowed to toggle the broadcast functionality.

Brief introduction of the interface in spaces

This is a user guide to help you get a complete understanding of the teaching features in UNIVERSE. Let's get started! Left sidebar functions Profile In the classroom and collaborative spaces, the left sidebar functions are the same. From the top, it's your profile. You can turn your microphone and speakers on/off, and at the top left...

How to create a customized space

You can create and set up your own space with the "Customize My Space" feature  1. Log into your account in UNIVERSE If you do not have an account, you can click here to register a trial account for 30 days.   2. Click on the house icon in the sidebar located in the top right corner   If you are not able to see the sidebar, p...

How to install and launch UNIVERSE

This article will show you how to install UNIVERSE application and launch it step by step. 1. Select your platform of choice and download UNIVERSE  Windows 64 bit For Android users, we only support Chromebook.  For iOS users, we only support iPad. 2. Launch UNIVERSE by clicking on the downloaded file, "UNIVERSE_Launcher"...

How to create a collaborative space

Within the space, there are various boards available for teachers and students to share their work or any relevant information. To project their content onto a board, users simply need to approach it and press the "E" key. This feature enables all users to view the content simultaneously, facilitating discussion and promoting engagement and col...