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The design of classrooms in CSB has served the institution well since its opening in the fall of 2012. Like with any technology, hardware upgrades are inevitable.
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At the time of its original installation, with most of it being more than a decade ago, the design of classroom technologies across campus served the institution well. As with any technology, though, hardware and software upgrades become necessary and inevitable.
  
:Q1: Is it time to rethink our classroom AV technology...and plan for the future?
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''Below is a list of AV technology currently in place.''
::A: YES!
 
:Q2: Has your teaching ever been negatively effected by AV technology malfunction?
 
:Q3: Has your teaching pedagogy had to change due to AV technology malfunction (ex. printing out handouts incase the document cam or PC fails)?
 
  
Below is a list of AV technology currently have in place?
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'''Projection/Displays'''
:: Projection/Displays
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:- standard (ceiling) projectors
::: - standard (ceiling) projectors
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:- short-throw projectors
::: - short-throw projectors
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:- LCD TVs
::: - LCD TVs
 
:: Computers
 
::: - Instructor station PCs
 
:::: - with document cameras
 
:::: - with external laptop connectivity
 
::: - Classroom PCs
 
  
:Q4: What new AV technology should we consider adding or delating?
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'''Classroom podiums with'''
::Q4a: Do we still need document cameras?
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:- Instructor station PCs
::Q4b: Do we still need dedicated instructor station PCs?
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:- with document cameras
::Q4c: Do the short-throw projects need to be replaced by the standard (ceiling) projectors?
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:- with external laptop connectivity
::Q4d: Do the standard (ceiling) projectors need to be replaced by the short-throw projects?
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::Q4e: Do we want to add LCD TVs to rooms?
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'''Classroom/Computer Lab PCs'''
::Q4f: Do we want to remove/replace LCD TVs?
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::Q4g: Do we need "classroom cameras" to accommodate ZOOM participants?
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For the type of teaching you would like to be able to do, that would best serve the students:
::Q4h: Do we have enough computer labs?
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::Q4i: Do we still need to have the PCs in designated computer lab?
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:1. What new AV technology should we consider adding, that is not already available, to enhance your teaching?
::Q4j: Are faculty using software that is not installable on a student PC or MAC?
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:2. Do you use the existing document camera? If so, how are you using it? If so, do you see it being necessary going forward?
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:3. Is your preference for a dedicated classroom podium PC or would you prefer bringing in a campus-issued laptop (once the college is able to issue them more widely)?
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:4. For each of the rooms you teach in most often, please indicate if the projection/display style - (ceiling mounted projector/short-throw projector/LCD TV) - works well or if a different form of display would serve your students better. (Please answer on a room-by-room basis, if you have suggested changes).
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:5. As a follow-up to question 4, please indicate if any of the display screens should be relocated or enlarged to enhance the student viewing experience. If so, indicate which room(s), the move desired and why the move is necessary.
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:6. With what frequency do you foresee incorporating ZOOM into your classroom experience? Will those ZOOM sessions require frequent verbal/video interaction of the remote participant(s) with your classroom participants (or vice versa)?
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:7. How many of your classes make use of a computer lab? If so, how frequently? Is a computer lab readily available when you need it?
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:8. Do any of your classes use software that is not installable on a student’s PC or MAC? If so, please provide examples.

Latest revision as of 22:56, 22 February 2024

(MF, EF, BES, Feb, 2024)

At the time of its original installation, with most of it being more than a decade ago, the design of classroom technologies across campus served the institution well. As with any technology, though, hardware and software upgrades become necessary and inevitable.

Below is a list of AV technology currently in place.

Projection/Displays

- standard (ceiling) projectors
- short-throw projectors
- LCD TVs

Classroom podiums with

- Instructor station PCs
- with document cameras
- with external laptop connectivity

Classroom/Computer Lab PCs

For the type of teaching you would like to be able to do, that would best serve the students:

1. What new AV technology should we consider adding, that is not already available, to enhance your teaching?
2. Do you use the existing document camera? If so, how are you using it? If so, do you see it being necessary going forward?
3. Is your preference for a dedicated classroom podium PC or would you prefer bringing in a campus-issued laptop (once the college is able to issue them more widely)?
4. For each of the rooms you teach in most often, please indicate if the projection/display style - (ceiling mounted projector/short-throw projector/LCD TV) - works well or if a different form of display would serve your students better. (Please answer on a room-by-room basis, if you have suggested changes).
5. As a follow-up to question 4, please indicate if any of the display screens should be relocated or enlarged to enhance the student viewing experience. If so, indicate which room(s), the move desired and why the move is necessary.
6. With what frequency do you foresee incorporating ZOOM into your classroom experience? Will those ZOOM sessions require frequent verbal/video interaction of the remote participant(s) with your classroom participants (or vice versa)?
7. How many of your classes make use of a computer lab? If so, how frequently? Is a computer lab readily available when you need it?
8. Do any of your classes use software that is not installable on a student’s PC or MAC? If so, please provide examples.