Classroom Technology

Introduction

When finished using the classroom computer, please log off but do not shut down the machine.

Wired keyboards and mice have been installed in the classrooms to improve ease of use. To retain wireless functionality during presentations, remotes have been added to each classroom. Please do not remove the presentation remotes from the classroom.

The computer with DVD player and VCR are located in the closet or cabinet.

• Room 211, which has manual shades. 
• Rooms 40, 42, 44, which have automatic projection screens that descend when the projector is turned on.
  

Using the permanent classroom computer

1. On the touch panel choose "Permanent Classroom Computer" from the input selection menu. If the touch panel controls are not visible press the [Panel On] button at the bottom center of the touch pad.
2. The computer should already be on. The network logon screen will appear on the monitor. Log on to the machine using the instructions above.
   
3. When done, log off the computer and turn off the touch panel display by pressing the button at the bottom center of the touch pad.

Toggle between the classroom computer and the document camera.

1. Easily toggle between displaying the classroom computer and document camera outputs with the  "Permanent Classroom Computer" and "Document Camera" buttons. If the touch panel display is not visible press the button at the bottom center of the touch pad.

Using the document camera

1. On the touch panel choose "Document Camera" from the input selection menu. If the touch panel controls are not visible press the [Panel On] button which is centered at the bottom of the unit.
2. Turn on the document camera by pressing the Power button.
3. To display paper, turn on the Upper Lamp of the document camera. To display a transparency, turn on the Base Lamp.
4. The camera will automatically focus. You may override the focus by pressing the Near or Far buttons.
5. The document camera is ready to use. You can put any paper on the document camera surface, and it will project on the screen.
6. To zoom in, press the Tele button. Zoom out with the Wide button.
7. To switch back to the computer, select [Permanent Room Computer] from the input selection menu, and logon to the computer if you have not already done so.
8. Remember to turn off the document camera when you are done.

Using the VCR

1. On the touch panel choose "VHS Tape Deck" from the input selection menu. If the touch panel controls are not visible press the [Panel On] button which is centered at the bottom of the unit.
2. Put in any VHS cassette in the VCR, and it will start playing automatically. Use the actual VCR buttons to start, fast forward, rewind or stop the tape.
3. When finished, remove your tape and turn off the VCR power button.

Using the cable TV

1. On the touch panel choose "VHS Tape Deck" from the input selection menu.  If the touch panel controls are not visible press the [Panel On] button which is centered at the bottom of the unit.
2. To change the channels press the Up and Down arrow buttons on the VCR.
3. After you are finished with the Cable TV, turn off the VCR by pressing on the power button.

Switching between the VCR and Cable TV

To switch from VCR to cable TV, just stop playing the VHS cassette. The cable TV will automatically come on. To display cable TV channels, the VCR must be on.

Using a laptop

1. Choose the "Guest Laptop Input" from the input selection menu. If the touch panel controls are not visible press the [Panel On] button which is centered at the bottom of the unit.
2. Plug the VGA cable into the the laptop (This should be done before booting the laptop.)
3. Plug the audio cable into the Audio output port of the laptop. (Optional; for laptop audio).
4. Plug in the Ethernet cable to the floor box (Optional; needed for network access; wireless network is also available).
5. Plug the laptop power cord into plug strip on the underside of the table.(Optional; needed if low battery).
6. Once laptop has been booted, adjust the display toggle on the laptop to where you can view your screen on the laptop and projector at the same time. (On a Dell laptop, press: FN + F8 until desired view is reached.)  There are three presentation modes to choose from: Laptop screen only, projector display only, and laptop and projector display.
7. When the session is over, shut down the laptop and disconnect the VGA and sound cables. In addition, please turn off the projector before leaving the room.

Using the Sympodium

A person can create notes and mark-up interactive content such as PowerPoint slides or web pages, all while facing your students instead of a whiteboard.

Below are links to online tutorials. If you need further assistance please contact Technology Services.

• Touch, Write and Save
• PowerPoint
• Ink Aware
• Notebook Software Basics
• Objects in Notebook Software
• The Notebook Software Gallery
• The Notebook Software Page Sorter
• Other Smart Tools

Playing a DVD

1. On the touch panel choose "Permanent Room Computer" from the input selection menu. If the touch panel controls are not visible press the [Panel On] button which is centered at the bottom of the unit.
2. Log on to classroom computer
3. Put the disk into the DVD drive (top tray) of the classroom computer.
4. The DVD Control Panel (pictured above) will automatically display after the computer recognizes the DVD.
5. The DVD is controlled by WinDVD Control Panel, which has all the standard buttons: Play, Stop, Pause, Rewind, Forward, Previous, Next.)
6. Don't forget to remove your DVD.

Using a wireless microphone

Wireless microphones are available in the lecture hall (room 115) and the auditorium.
There is a power switch on the microphone. Please make sure it is turned off before returning it to the closet.

Auditorium: The microphone is stored in the computer closet. The volume is controlled by the instrument panel on the instructor's table.

Technology Services has additional batteries on hand in the instance a microphone battery runs out. 

Black Screen Display

Black-Screen is far easier on the projector than turning it off and on multiple times during a class session, and having to wait for the projector to warm up and cool down. Please note that the LCD display will continue as normal; black-screen affects only the projected display.

Black-Screen buttons provide an easy way to toggle the projector image, useful when using the whiteboard. To start Black-Screen mode, on the touch panel choose "BLACKSCREEN" from the projector control menu. If the touch panel controls are not visible press the [Panel On] button which is centered at the bottom of the unit.

To switch off the Black-Screen, on the touch panel press "BLACKSCREEN" from the projector control menu. The word "ON" under "BLACKSCREEN" will change to "OFF". If the touch panel controls are not visible press the [Panel On] button which is centered at the bottom of the unit. 

Lecture Capture

Tegrity lecture capture software is available in all Cornell Hall classrooms. Tegrity is automatically added to your Blackboard courses. Tegrity support, including obtaining a microphone, is available by contacting tegrity@missouri.edu or by submitting a technology request.

Instructional Computing labs 3, 4 & 5 "My Documents Folder"

1. Click the Start menu and select the Run option.
2. The Run Dialog box will open. Type "\\col.missouri.edu\files\tcob\users\your username" (replacing your username with your campus username) in the textbox.
3. Click the Ok button and wait a few seconds while your My Documents folder opens.

Call Tony Chirillo at 882-2119 or 819-7647 or Drew Reeves at 884-8172 or 673-9017.