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Some of our classrooms are split in half using a partition depending on the number and size of classes each semester. The west side of these classes are consider "tech lite" and do not have a technology console or a computer. SRH 3.214 has been upgraded to include a HDMI connection with a ring of adapters as well as a VGA connection. The other tech lite classrooms only offer a VGA connection. Adapters can be checked out from SRH 3.274.
All of our classrooms have been upgraded to include a webcam mounted in the front and back of the room as well as microphones in the ceiling to easily facilitate web conferencing. The webcams can be turned on and their positioning can be controlled using the camera button on the tech console's touch panel. LBJ ITS also offers mobile computer carts for checkout which feature a TV, Apple Mac Mini, Logitech C930e webcam, Jabra SPEAK 510 speakerphone, and wireless keyboard and mouse. These can be used to bring guest lecturers or students in a remote location into a classroom or office. Upgraded rooms include a webcam mounted in the front and back of the classrooms as well as microphones in the ceiling to avoid needing to use one of these carts. SRH 3.B7 (Wasserman), 3.122, 3.124, 3.220, 3.212/221, 3.312/360, 3.314/355, and 3.316/350 have been upgraded to include this new hardware. SRH 3.216/219 will be upgraded to include the equipment it is currently missing during the Fall 2018 semester.
Considerations for using Skype or other web conferencing software:
- You will need to use your own Skype account since there is not a departmental account for general usageaccount, so make sure you know your login credentials.
- Please add the person you will be conferencing with to your Skype contacts list ahead of time.
- Request that the guest use a wired connection, if possible, since wifi can introduce unexpected network hiccups.
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