Classroom Setup in the Gray Ceremonial Courtroom

Owned by Joel Whitney
Last updated: Aug 22, 2020
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The steps for setting up to teach in the Gray Ceremonial Courtroom are fundamentally the same as in our lecture halls, although the hardware controls are in part unique.  Information on the general setup for teaching in-person and online students simultaneously can be found in our guide to teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Specific instructions for setup in the Gray Ceremonial Courtroom follow below.


A Note on Presentation Modes

The equipment in Gray has three separate modes.

  • AV Presentation mode
    • This mode is to be used for your classes.
  • Courtroom mode
    • This mode is limited, and restricts operation of AV equipment to the Judge's Bench position
    • If this mode is selected, the control panel on the teaching station itself will reflect that it has been locked out in Courtroom Mode
      • Should this be the case when you are setting up for your class:
        • Use the control panel on the bench to shut down the system
        • Restart from the teaching station's control panel using the steps below
  • Audio Only mode
    • Not used in this context

Teaching Station Setup

  • Tap on the teaching station's control panel to begin
  • Choose AV Presentation mode
  • Choose source to display
    • If Sources panel is not automatically displayed, tap the menu icon in the upper left corner, then select Sources
    • Tap the "Lectern" button to select the lectern PC
      • Note that you may need to tap this button even if it appears to already be selected
  • Turn on projector
    • Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner, then select Displays
    • Tap to the projector on button
  • Adjust lighting
    • Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner, then select Lighting
    • Tap the button for preset 1
  • Turn on lapel microphone
    • Remove lapel mic from teaching station drawer
    • Pinch the buttons on either side of mic to open the battery door
    • Press and hold the on/off button until mic powers on
    • Check mute switch on top of transmitter pack to ensure that the mic is not muted
  • Set up Zoom

Teaching Station Shutdown

  • Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner
  • Select Power Off

Confirm that you wish to power down