The Learning Spaces Technology [LST] group provides consulting, design, installation, training, management and support for 300+ 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
Need Help? Contact ITS Help Desk
Phone: 319-384-4357 [HELP]
Email: its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu
University Classroom Technology Guide
Dual Monitor-Quad Screen Media Lectern
This guide shows how to use the Dual Monitor-Quad Screen display capability in a University Classroom [UCR]. Select UCRs are equipped with this A/V option to help facilitate content display.
Dual Monitor-Quad Screen Media Lectern
This illustration above is an example of a Dual Monitor-Quad Screen Media Lectern. Some UCRs have Four Projectors, also known as a Quad-Screen environment, and are similar to other UCRs that have an A/V system to project content. The main advantage of these Dual Monitor-Quad Screen learning spaces is having two computer monitors at the lectern, and four projectors/monitors that can be utilized to display content. While using the system you may use the screens together, or independently, via the A/V Control Panel Interface.
Controlling the Dual Monitor-Quad Screen capability in a University Classroom [UCR] is dependent on the type of A/V Control Panel Interface, and therefore is not standard throughout. While some of the button names vary, the process among the various A/V control systems is typically similar.
Note: most campus learning spaces have Single Monitor-Single Screen capability, while some select campus learning spaces may have Dual Monitor-Dual Screen or Dual Monitor-Triple Screen capability
Using Dual Monitors & Quad Screens
From the A/V Control Panel Interface you can select different sources/inputs during operation with several options highlighted below.
- PC
- Main desktop screen for PC [lectern workstation/computer]
- All UCR learning spaces have Dell Windows 10 Desktop Workstation Computer capability
- PC Extend
- Extension screen for PC [lectern workstation/computer]
- Select UCR learning spaces have Dual-Monitor capability
- Mac
- Main desktop screen for MAC [lectern workstation/computer]
- Some select UCR learning spaces may have Apple Macintosh Mini OSX Workstation Computer capability in addition to Dell Windows 10 Desktop Workstation Computer capability
- Mac Extend
- Extension screen for MAC [lectern workstation/computer]
- Select UCR learning spaces have Dual-Monitor capability
- Doc Cam
- Document Camera is the available tabletop camera for displaying objects through A/V projection system
- Select learning spaces may have Dual-Document Camera capability
- HDMI
- Lectern features HDMI Personal Device Connection allowing a personal device with HDMI port to project through learning space's A/V system via lectern's HDMI cable
- Some select learning spaces may have Dual-HDMI Personal Device Connection capability
- Blu-Ray
- Selects the in-room Blu-Ray Media Player as a projection source/input. In select locations, additional control buttons may be available for the in-room media player via an additional/secondary Control Panel Interface
- Some select learning spaces may alternately have a DVD Media Player installed
- Solstice
- Some select learning spaces may have Solstice wireless content sharing capability as a source/input option
- Useful for wirelessly connecting and presenting content from personal devices, including laptops and tablets
In Dual Monitor-Quad Screen learning spaces, these various sources/inputs have the ability to be independently selected and displayed on each screen.
Common Projection Issues
See Digital Imaging Projector documentation for additional information.
Visit the COVID-19: Classroom Experience site for additional information regarding University Classroom expectations for the 2021 Fall semester.
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For assistance with classroom technology issues, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 384-HELP [4357] or its-helpdesk@uiowa.edu
University Classroom Support
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