The Learning Spaces Technology [LST] group provides consulting, design, installation, training, management and support for 324 technology-equipped University Classrooms [UCRs] across campus and classrooms assigned to departments.
Classroom Updates
Beginning Fall semester of 2020, all UCRs will have webcams and microphones for use with UICapture software for lecture capture and podcasting, and Zoom software for synchronous classroom delivery:
• Camera - Huddly Go, web conferencing camera, 150-degree wide-angle lens, USB HD webcam on flexible arm mount
• Microphone - MXL AC-404 USB Conferencing boundary mic
Beginning Fall semester of 2021, all UCRs will have Solstice Pods for in-classroom wireless content sharing, and Zoom-compatible document cameras:
• Wireless Presentation Device - Mersive Solstice Pod with unlimited connections
• Document Camera - WolfVision vSolutions Cam document camera [or original document camera]
Need Help? Contact ITS Help Desk
Phone: 319-384-4357 [HELP]
Email: its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu
University Classroom Technology Guide
Digital Imaging Projector
This guide shows how to use the Digital Imaging Projector in a University Classroom [UCR]. Select University Classrooms are equipped with this type of A/V projection system to help facilitate teaching and learning.
Common Projector Issues
The following are typical projector issues and solutions.
- Projector appears to turn on but will not provide projected image
- if A/V display source/input is being restricted from displaying
- make certain equipment being used is turned on
- switch A/V display source/input, then switch back; e.g., if PC is the selected source/input, switch to BLU-RAY [make certain Blu-Ray Media Player is turned on and displays logo/menu], wait 5–10 seconds then switch back to PC
- check A/V Control Panel Interface is not muted; i.e., projector fan will be running and faint light may be seen from projector lens
- shut down A/V system, wait 30–35 seconds then restart; systems that are on, but inactive for a period of time, may cause projector to be out of sync with A/V system
- if issue persists, projector lamp may be overheated and/or filter[s] may need cleaning
- contact ITS Help Desk for assistance
- if A/V display source/input is being restricted from displaying
- ‘Temp”, or Temperature, light on the projector is on [or blinking]
- if projector has overheated, it will require manual reset
- unplug projector's electrical cord [full power cycle] for about 5–10 seconds, briefly press power button, then plug it back in before restarting lectern's A/V system
- if issue persists, projector's filter[s] may require cleaning
- if issue persists after filter cleaning, projector lamp may require replacement
- contact ITS Help Desk for assistance
- if projector has overheated, it will require manual reset
- Projector's lamp is burned out
- if projector's lamp has reached end of life, contact ITS Help Desk
Visit the COVID-19: Classroom Experience site for additional information regarding University Classroom expectations for the 2021 Fall semester.
For information regarding the COVID-19 Operational Response for Custodial Services, Building Operations and Maintenance and/or the UI Operational Plan for Cleaning and Disinfecting of Building Spaces, please visit the Facilities Management.
For assistance with classroom technology issues, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 384-HELP [4357] or its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu
University Classroom Support
Email the ITS Help Desk at its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu