These are large spaces for more than 100 students.
Whitaker 303 -- Full Details and Instructions
Facility Type(s):
Used by Distance Ed . . .
A large lecture hall with the ability to record an instructor's video, audio, and annotations
Core technologies installed in the learning space include:
Lectern-facing camera
Audience-facing camera
Fixed microphone attached to lectern
Wireless microphone receiver
Document camera
Annotatable monitor
Instructions on Using the Technology in this Room
Equipment
Fixed Chairs -
Qty: 240
Chairs that are somehow fixed in place, and not able to be moved around their room.
Instructor Station PC -
Qty: 1
This is a Windows PC usually built into the podium in a High Technology Classroom. Generally, these systems are left powered on, but in a power-saving 'sleep mode'. To wake it, move the mouse, or press the power buttons on both the CPU and monitor. For more information, read the step-by-step instructions below.
-- Also note that all instructor station PCs contain an optical drive capable of reading and writing CDs and DVDs.
-- Also, Please Log Off of the PC when you are done using it.
Touch Panel Control System -
Qty: 1
Start here: This is a touch-activated control panel that activates (powers up) and selects the display, audio and computer equipment in the room. Some touch panels are as large as a computer monitor, and may enter a sleep mode. Tap them to wake them up. For full information, read the step-by-step instructions below.
Please remember to select 'Power Off' before leaving the room.
Large-format LCD Display -
Qty: 16
This is a large high-resolution flat-screen video display, available for use by the room's video sources, usually controlled from a Touch Panel or Pushbutton Video Selector.
Blu-ray Player -
Qty: 1
This is a stand-alone Blu-ray disk player. It is capable of reading Blu-ray disks or DVDs. Controls will be on the touch screen when the device is selected.
Lectern-facing Fixed Camera -
Qty: 1
This video camera is mounted in a fixed position and is focused on an adjustable shot of the lectern/front of a learning space.
Audience-facing Fixed Camera -
Qty: 1
This video camera is mounted in a fixed position and is focused on an adjustable shot of the audience portion of a learning space.
Wireless Microphone -
Qty: 1
Wireless microphones are available from the Digital Media Studio (x83059) for use in most of our auditoriums and in all HyFlex learning spaces. The rooms use the same microphone with different frequencies for each location. Both hand-held and clip-on microphones are available.
Document Camera -
Qty: 1
A document camera displays a picture of items placed on its work surface to the room's video display.
SMART Podium Annotatable Monitor -
Qty: 1
The SMART Podium functions as both the instructor station PC's monitor and as a writing surface for annotating over digital content (eg, a PowerPointSlide or a webpage). It also has a virtual whiteboard feature.
Additional Contacts
In general, please contact the LTS Help Desk at 610-758-4357 (x84357) for any assistance with the rooms or equipment -- they're literally waiting by the phone and can direct your request to appropriate and available staff if they can't help immediately. For more specific questions, or feedback, you can additionally contact the people or departments below:
