Overview
The technologies in these classrooms include a control panel at the lectern that enables sharing the PC, document camera, or another connected device to a projector or large display. These systems also include an auto-tracking camera, ceiling microphone, and two monitors on the lectern to support the use of Zoom.
Technologies in these classroom include a touch panel, a projector with projection screen or large display, a computer, a webcam with microphone, and a doc cam. There is some variation between classroom equipment and touch panel layouts; however, they have been designed to provide a consistent experience across classroom spaces.
The touch panel allows the user to control all technologies from one interface. Touch panels do not require much pressure to operate but will not function while wearing gloves. Please DO NOT SPRAY THE TOUCHPANELS WITH CLEANERS as this will damage the screens.
To begin using the system, simply touch the screen of the touch panel.
When the screen is touched it will ask you to select a System Mode. Presentation is meant for non-distance events and classes. Video Conference is meant for distance events and classes. Video Conference with Dual Presentation is meant for distance events and classes where you only want the presentation monitor to appear on the displays behind the podium.
The top row of buttons are the controls. The bottom row of buttons are sources that can be sent to the projection/display system or shared in Zoom.
Rooms are equipped with two cameras for video conferencing. To use a camera, you first need to open Zoom and turn the camera on in the Zoom toolbar. There are manual controls to move the camera manually. The rear camera (facing the podium) is equipped with auto-tracking and can follow the instructor throughout a lecture or be used manually from the touch panel to focus on different areas of the room. The camera is programmed to focus on the person standing behind the lectern and then follow that person's movements throughout the room. This works very well with an active instructor who moves around, perhaps checking on students or pointing out things on the screen. To enable Auto Tracking:
- Tap the Camera button on the touch panel
- Tap desired camera (turns green when on)
- If using camera rear tap Auto Tracking. The camera will then focus on you behind the lectern, and you can begin to move around to be sure it is working properly