Teaching podium
Each classroom has a teaching podium that houses all the remaining equipment listed below. It also has controls for switching which device is displayed on the projector or large-screen monitor as well as the audio controls for the room.
In-room computer
Most classrooms have an in-room computer equipped with the standard applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.) for your class. Specialized applications can be added per request. Please inquire for more info.
Document camera
A document camera allows printed materials to be projected or you can use paper to write on your “board” so that written materials are projected. A doc cam camera can zoom in and out, change positioning of the camera and automatically focus as well.
Audio support
All classrooms have controls on the teaching podium that raise or lower the audio volume in-room playback. Some classrooms have wired or wireless microphones that can also support the instructor.
Lecture capture capability
Each classroom can record whatever is displayed simultaneously recording with a video camera mounted in the room. The cameras can be positioned to also capture what is written on a whiteboard in the classroom. please see https://sites.uml.edu/its/lecture-capture/lecture-capture-recording-a-class/ for more detailed information.
Connections to other external devices
There are cables to connect a laptop or other external device. Most classrooms use a HDMI connection for these devices. Selections for changing the input display are made via the control Extron panel.
All classrooms also can wirelessly connect an iPad or similar device to the in-room projection, allowing for free movement around the classroom. Please see https://sites.uml.edu/its/resources-training/how-to/connect-an-ipad-wirelessly-in-the-classroom/ for additional information.
Some classrooms and most conference rooms utilize Airtame, enabling a laptop to wirelessly connect to the display. Note: This does not currently work with the iPad.
See https://sites.uml.edu/its/resources-training/technology-tools-apps/connect-using-airtame/ for more info.