Classroom Technology
All classrooms on the university campus are equipped with the following items of Classroom technology:
- Classroom PC
- Projector
- Audio support (smaller rooms from the computer, larger rooms also have mics)
- VHS/DVD Players (not all rooms – being phased out as they break)
- Crestron control panel
However, you can expect some additional features in some of the rooms, among which are the following:
- Sympodium monitors (that you can annotate as you teach)
- LCD Screens (in the place of projection)
- Dual display (ability to display more than 1 source)
- Surround Sound (for presentation of movies)
- Portable student microphones for audience participation
- BlueRay players in select classrooms
- Document camera
A virtual visit the Classroom Support website provides you with the specifics on the equipment set-up in each rooms. You can also access tutorials that explain the basic technology available to you.
The key to using any of these features effectively is to get comfortable with them BEFORE you want to implement them in your class. You could either spend some time in your designated classrooms outside of class time to experiment with the technology provided or you contact IT to arrange for a walk-through with one of their staff. If you run into problems while experimenting with the classroom technology, you might find answers in the FAQ. You can also reach out to IT by leaving a work request.
If you are experiencing issues while teaching in a classroom, call 2490 for immediate support.