How to Use Impero Console in IT Computer Labs

Impero Console is a software tool available in select IT computer labs on campus. The software is installed on the teaching station computer and can be used to monitor computers in the lab via Live Thumbnails, broadcast content, record screens, and more!

Impero Console is currently available in the following IT computer labs:

  • CAC 301
  • CBB 376
  • CCC 302
  • CCC 307
  • CPS 107
  • NFAC 126
  • SCI A224
  • SCI B308
  • TNR 253
  • TNR 356

How to Use Impero Console

  1. Log in to the teaching station computer and open Impero Console from the desktop.
    Screenshot of computer desktop with a red arrow pointing to the Impero Console shortcut.
     
  2. Enter the password when prompted. Contact your Campus Support Technician if you do not know the password.
    Screenshot of the password prompt after opening the Impero Console application.
     
  3. The Impero home screen will open and you will see a list of all computers in the lab.
    Screenshot of the home screen in Impero.
     

To change the layout of the home screen:

  1. Click Layout. Choose the view option you want to use.
    Screenshot of Impero with Layout selected and a red box highlighting it.
     
  2. A popular option is Live Thumbnails.
    Screenshot of the Live Thumbnail layout in Impero

 

Broadcast and Record Screen(s)

Impero provides the ability for students to broadcast content to the teaching station (so it can be easily displayed via projector) or you can broadcast content from the teaching station to the student computers in the room.

To broadcast content:

  1. Choose the computer(s) to broadcast content to. The green check mark indicates that a computer is selected.
    Screenshot of computer list in Impero with a red arrow pointing at a green checkmark.
     
  2. Click Screen in the upper left > Broadcast Screen.
    Screenshot of Impero with a red box highlighting the Screen button and the Broadcast screen button.
     
  3. Configure the desired options in the Broadcast Options pop-up box > Begin. 
    Screenshot of Broadcast options with a red box highlighting the Begin button.

 

To record screens:

  1. Choose the computer(s) you want to record.
     
  2. Click Screen in the upper left > Record Screen.
    Screenshot of Screen button and Record Screen button highlighted by a red box.
     
  3. Configure desired recording options in the Record Screen Options pop-up box > Begin.
    Screenshot of recording options with a red box highlighting the Begin button.

 

To watch recordings:

  1. Click Screen in the upper left > Watch Recording.
    Screenshot with a red box highlighting the Screen and Watch Recording buttons.
     
  2. A pop-up box with available recordings will appear. Select the recording you want to watch > click Watch Recording.
    Screenshot of recordings made with impero. A red box highlights the watch recording button.
     

You can learn more about Impero and its capabilities by taking a look at their Teacher Training Videos.

 

Contact the IT Service Desk with additional questions or issues!

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