Classroom Technolgy Training Guide

Objective: To give an overview of classroom technology with basic troubleshooting knowledge to assist professors during classroom times.

Classroom Operations

• 2 types of spaces:

  • Registrar space - White Camera

  • Newhouse space - Logitech Camera
    

Difference between Registrar classroom and Newhouse spaces? Support.

• Registrar spaces - Basic troubleshooting, then escalate to learning environments (Email help@syr.edu)

• Newhouse Spaces - Newhouse IT team will support the classroom fully.

How to use Presentation:

Registrar spaces - Refer here https://su-jsm.atlassian.net/l/cp/fa8GS8TJ

Newhouse spaces:

1. Ensure the switcher is on (Picture insert)

2. Press the input that you need (PC, Mac, HDMI, Airplay etc)

3. For PC and Mac - tap on the space bar of the respective keyboard. (Note: Mac Keyboard is white, PC keyboard is black)

4. Check if the TV is on. If not, press the power button of the TV, or use the remotes in the room provided.

5. Sound - sound input should be (INSERT PIC OF INPUT PC/MAC) and volume control using the remotes provided.

Zoom Setup:

Refer to these guides:

1. https://su-jsm.atlassian.net/l/cp/8rBEfkZn

2. https://su-jsm.atlassian.net/l/cp/6kYjp0U5

How to use Airplay:

Any Macbook/iPhone are able to use Airplay to mirror display or present audio/video.
How to Steps:

1. Ensure AirOrangeX wireless network is connected. (Verify by going to any websites and it loads)

2. On the Macbook:

3. 

   
   Click on Control Centre from the menu bar on the upper right.

4. Click "Screen Mirroring".

5. Then, select the Apple TV or the name of your TV from the classroom list.

6. 

7. After selecting, enter the code displayed on the screen. You’re all set.

8. To cancel screen share:

   1. Follow step 2 again, and select the Blue classroom to disconnect.
      

After class is over:

1. Ensure you are logged out of all teaching station. (PC, Mac)

2. If you are the last class, you can shutdown the room.

   1. Registrar space hit turn off on the touchscreen.

   2. Newhouse space just turn off the TV.

Tips and Tricks:

1. Goto the classrooms prior to class starts and try using the room as how you would present in class to get a “feel” of the space.

2. Mess around, try out playing a video via youtube, change volume input if there is no sound, do a test zoom call.

3. Escalate early if you see something is wrong. Email to newhelp@syr.edu

4. Attend Classroom Technology trainings (Twice a year, January and August)

If you encounter issues in your classrooms:

Email to newhelp@syr.edu with the details below:
To: Newhelp@syr.edu
Subject: Issue in Rm (---) need help now/later
Body: Write the issue here.

Example: Unable to project to the screen, issue with typing/clicking. No sound from the teaching station PC/Mac.
What has been done: Example: restarted computer, plug - unplug connections.