1 / 22

Teaching in a Smart Classroom

Teaching in a Smart Classroom Presented by Classroom & Computer Lab Services Objectives To learn about the equipment available in the Smart Classroom. To understand how to use equipment in the instructional context. To practice using Smart Classroom equipment.

emily
Download Presentation

Teaching in a Smart Classroom

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. Teaching in a Smart Classroom Presented byClassroom & Computer Lab Services Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  2. Objectives • To learn about the equipment available in the Smart Classroom. • To understand how to use equipment in the instructional context. • To practice using Smart Classroom equipment. Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  3. Classroom and Computer Lab Services • Classroom and Computer Lab Services (http://www.csus.edu/irt/acr/cs/) • Smart Classroom Training Website (http://webapps2.csus.edu/smartclassrooms/) • Computer Lab Services (http://www.csus.edu/irt/acr/cls/) Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  4. Smart Classroom defined… • Instructional area equipped with technology to aid and enhance instruction of a course: • Project instructional content from laptop to entire class • Engage students with PowerPoint Presentations • Access the campus network • Show instructional videos • Enable students to be creative and engaging with course assignments/presentations Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  5. Summer Classroom Renovations • ARC 3004, 3006, 3009 • DH 212 • LIB 65 • MND 1003, 1005, 3013 • MRP 1000, 1001 • RVR 1015 • SQU 456, 338 • SLN 2002 Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  6. Feedback about Classrooms • Smart Classroom Questionnaire Spring 2009 • Learn about faculty concerns and needs • Prioritize and select rooms to renovate Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  7. Smart Classroom Classifications • Basic (152): standard smart panel to connect a laptop, video projector, closed captioning capabilities • Intermediate (51): has all of the features of a basic room plus an instructor computer • Advanced (23) : Smart Podium, Windows based computer, control and interface panels, video projector, control buttons to toggle closed captions on or off, document camera Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  8. Basic Smart Classroom AIRC 1008 BNC 1029 Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  9. Intermediate Smart Classroom Amador 153 Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  10. Advanced Smart Classroom SQU 456, LIB 65… Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  11. Equipment • Smart Podium • Windows Based Computer • Video Projector • Interface and Control Panels • VHS/DVD Combo Player • Closed Captioning Capabilities • Document Camera • Touch Screen (coming soon) Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  12. Environmental Features • Internet Access/Wireless Access • White board: Minimum 8 – 10 feet unobstructed space for instructional use • Podium ADA compliant – e.g. raised or lowered via hand crank/lever • Speakers mounted at front of classroom • Light controls – front, rear, wall wash lights • Acoustics: carpeting and other sound proofing material Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  13. Equipment to Bring Checklist • Basic and Intermediate classrooms • Compatible laptop computer • VGA connector cable • 1/8” mini audio cable • Apple DVI to VGA Display Adapter Cable (Mac Laptop users) • Ethernet Cable • Can purchase cable bundle from Hornet Bookstore or checkout at IRT Service Desk Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  14. Control Panel • Enables you to turn video projector on or off • Manipulate input source for video projector (what displays on projector screen) • Adjust speaker volume Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  15. Interface Area/Panel • Enables you to • Connect your laptop via VGA cable • Audio jack to connect audio cable for sound • RCA (audio/video) jacks Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  16. Instructor Station and Podium • Available in some classrooms • Windows based computer installed into podium • Ample space and functionality Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  17. Document Camera • Available in some classrooms • Project detailed drawings, printed materials, 3d models, and other instructional materials to entire class • Uses high resolution video camera for display Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  18. Useful Information • Laptop works automatically with projector – resolution 1024 X 768 • 5 sec delay when displaying document camera content on monitor • Podium raises and lowers by use of hand lever – meets ADA compliance • Touch screens to be installed above podium –to read aloud screen information; control panel below podium has same functions • VCR’s will be phased out Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  19. Useful Information cont… • Large monitor size - install device to manipulate monitor to prevent obstructing visual contact with class • Wireless microphones in larger rooms e.g. MND 1003 • 8-10 ft unobstructed whiteboard writing space • White board markers available in class • Whiteboards standard across classrooms; no chalkboards • Instructions/Emergency numbers available in classroom Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  20. Demo – Using the Equipment • Smart Panel or Control/Interface Panels • Connecting your Laptop PC/MAC • Campus TV • Playing VHS/DVD movies • Turning Closed Captions On/Off • Transparency Projector Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  21. Classroom Assistance • Phone and contact numbers available in classroom • For immediate assistance contact IRT Service Desk at x87337 from classroom phone • Classroom reservations should be done via space management: http://www.rms.csus.edu/space/ Sacramento State, Summer 2009

  22. Questions?? Sacramento State, Summer 2009

More Related