About Visual Classroom Scheduler
A timetabling and resource management software for educational institutions like colleges, universities, and schools.
Visual Classroom Scheduler, also known as Visual Scheduling System (VSS), is a timetabling software designed for educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities. It provides a graphical, drag-and-drop interface to simplify the complex task of scheduling classes, staff, and resources. The system can be deployed on a local PC (Windows/Mac), a LAN server for multi-user access, or in the cloud. Key features include visual resource management, automatic clash detection, and the ability to generate HTML timetables for web and mobile access. The software is offered in several capacity-based tiers, with pricing based on a one-time license fee plus optional annual maintenance. It aims to save administrative time, increase room utilization, and improve schedule satisfaction for both staff and students.
Pros & Cons
- The visual drag-and-drop interface simplifies complex scheduling tasks.
- Supports multiple deployment options including PC, LAN, and cloud.
- Generates web-accessible timetables for students and staff.
- Offers different license capacities to suit various institution sizes and budgets.
- Includes tools for resource optimization and cost analysis.
- The website design and user interface appear dated.
- Pricing is a one-time purchase, which may be a high upfront cost for some institutions.
- No free tier is offered, only a demo.
- Contacting support requires phone or email as there is no live chat or modern support portal.
Features
Key features
A 3D graphical interface allows users to manage timetables with click, drag-and-drop, and swap functionality.
The software can be installed on a LAN server, allowing multiple staff members to access, view, and update schedules based on permissions.
Tools to manage and optimize the use of resources like rooms and staff, with on-screen statistics for utilization and costs.
Generates HTML timetables that can be published to a website, making schedules accessible to students and staff on mobile devices.
Can be run as a PC/Mac based system, on a local area network (LAN), or from a cloud server.
Additional features
Users can change labels like 'Room' or 'Teacher' to suit different scheduling needs (e.g., 'Truck', 'Driver').
The interface can be customized with different languages and character sets.
Campus models allow for merging departmental timetables into a campus-wide schedule or distributing parts of a central schedule.
Provides immediate updates on totals for teaching hours, room utilization, and costs as changes are made.
Automatically prevents clashes for resources like teachers or class groups when moving events.
Outputs include timetables, listings, timesheets, budget spreadsheets, and cost summaries.
Supports importing and exporting data in spreadsheet format.
Allows rolling over schedules from previous semesters or years for easy updates.
Pricing
One-time purchase
- Up to 250 classes per week
- Single Timetabling Licence
Price is listed as $A/$USA. Annual maintenance is $125.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Up to 1000 classes per week
- Single Timetabling Licence
Price is listed as $A/$USA. Annual maintenance is $200.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Up to 3000 classes per week
- Single User Licence
Price is listed as $A/$USA. Annual maintenance is $400.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Multi Section / Department Campus Licence
- Install multiple VCS models including VCS 3000
- Includes all available VCS Training Packs
Price on application (POA).
Source: vendor pricing page →Countries & Languages
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About Visual Classroom Scheduler
A timetabling and resource management software for educational institutions like colleges, universities, and schools.
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Visual Classroom Scheduler's In-App Market Place
Does Visual Classroom Scheduler have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
0
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Pricing Options
Plans
One-time purchase
- Up to 250 classes per week
- Single Timetabling Licence
Price is listed as $A/$USA. Annual maintenance is $125.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Up to 1000 classes per week
- Single Timetabling Licence
Price is listed as $A/$USA. Annual maintenance is $200.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Up to 3000 classes per week
- Single User Licence
Price is listed as $A/$USA. Annual maintenance is $400.
Source: vendor pricing page →- Multi Section / Department Campus Licence
- Install multiple VCS models including VCS 3000
- Includes all available VCS Training Packs
Price on application (POA).
Source: vendor pricing page →Accepted Payment Currencies
AUD, USD
Pros & Cons
- The visual drag-and-drop interface simplifies complex scheduling tasks.
- Supports multiple deployment options including PC, LAN, and cloud.
- Generates web-accessible timetables for students and staff.
- Offers different license capacities to suit various institution sizes and budgets.
- Includes tools for resource optimization and cost analysis.
- The website design and user interface appear dated.
- Pricing is a one-time purchase, which may be a high upfront cost for some institutions.
- No free tier is offered, only a demo.
- Contacting support requires phone or email as there is no live chat or modern support portal.
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