Presence-sensing Presenter Mat

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

Presence-sensing Presenter Mat

This guide shows how to use the Presence-sensing Presenter Mat in a University Classroom [UCR]. Select University Classrooms are equipped with this Webcam peripheral to help facilitate teaching and learning.

Vaddio StepVIEW Presence-sensing Presenter Mat

• The presence-sensing mat provides sensors for activating A/V system peripherals [cameras, microphones, etc.]; typically, provides a way to activate matrix presets in classroom A/V systems
  • Can potentially be simultaneously used with AutoVIEW IR Sensors
• Stepping on mat will typically activate preset camera settings that direct the camera [pan, tilt, zoom] to the mat location 

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