Classroom Technology

Introduction

Classrooms 40, 42 and 44 have slightly different equipment and interface to control input to the projector. Instructions are available by clicking here.

To utilize the document camera, VCR, cable TV, and DVD player you no longer have to be logged onto the classroom computer. When using the classroom computer, still logon using the domain UMC-USERS for faculty and staff; and the domain TIGERS for students.

Please remember when using the permanent class room computer to log off when finished but do not shut down the machine.

The mouse contains a gyroscope, which allows it to be used in the air. It takes a couple of minutes to get used to so you might want to find some time to practice before your first class. The range is 100 ft.

Located in the closet or cabinet are the computer with DVD, and VCR.
The volume is controlled by adjusting the volume up, or volume down button, on the touch panel.
There are wall switches for the projection screen and window shades, except for room 211, which has manual shades.

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 which is centered at the bottom of the unit.
2. The computer should already be turned on, and by selecting it from the touch panel the network logon screen will appear on the LCD Monitor. Now you can log on to the machine with your paw print using the domain UMC-USERS for faculty and staff; and the domain TIGERS for students.
3. When done, please log out of the computer and turn off the touch panel display by pressing the button which is centered at the bottom of the unit.

• If the Permanent Classroom computer isn't turned on then no screen will appear.

Toggle between the class room computer and the document camera.

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

Below are links to the user manuals. If you need further assistance please contact Technology Services.

• Basic Functionality
• Using Microsoft Word
• Using PowerPoint
• The Floating Tools Toolbar

Playing a DVD

1. On the touch panel choose "Permanment 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.

Techonology 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.

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.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Problems?

Call Drew Reeves at 884-8172 or 773-9017,