SMART CLASSROOMS (EdTech Cabinets)
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What Is An EdTech Cabinet?

An EdTech Cabinet is the central component of our smart classrooms, containing equipment which allows faculty (and students) to connect to the Internet, make digital presentations, and show DVD/VHS media in the classroom.

Each EdTech cabinet offers:

  • a computer with keyboard and monitor (zip drive and CD drive)
  • an internet connection
  • a VCR/DVD player
  • an audio tuner
  • two remotes: one to the LCD projector and one to the DVD/VCR player

The equipment in the EdTech Cabinet is connected to an LCD projector. Except when noted, the computers run Windows with Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

  • To schedule the room, contact Diane Morris at 2263
  • To get a key to the cabinets, contact Elaine Simpson at 2710
  • For a demonstration of the equipment, contact Steve Kerby at 4686 or any member of the SWATT team.

NOTE:

The computer has a Zip Drive and a CD drive. The computer does not have a floppy disk drive.

 
List of Classrooms with EdTech Cabinets (Fall 04)
   
Alumni Hall Understage
Hill 222
Lewis 222
   
Baker 100
Hill 302
Lewis 226
   
Gill 100A
Hill 322
Lewis 227
   
Hill 004
Hill 323
Lewis 321
   
Hill 005
Levine 100 (eMac)
Lewis 323
   
Hill 017
Lewis 109 (eMac)
Lewis 325
   
Hill 201
Lewis 119
Peterson Basement (eMac)
   
Hill 221
Lewis 120
Peterson 104 (iMac)
           
Winslow 211
 

The following installations have the same equipment as above, but are keyed differently. Keys are available through the Physical Plant: Hill 104, Hill 110, and Decker Auditorium

 
General Instructions and Things to Watch Out For
When Using the EdTechCabinets
1.

Turn on the LCD Projector using the LCD remote.

  • Point the remote directly toward the LCD projector (attached to the ceiling).
  • Press the on button once and hold for 1-2 seconds.
  • Wait.
  • Look for the light.
  • Do not press the on button again unless the light does not come on. Give it some time. If, after 20-30 seconds, you do not see the light come on, press again.
2.

Turn on the appropriate equipment:

  • computer and monitor if you intend to use the computer;
  • DVD/VCR player and Tuner if you intend to show a DVD or VHS tape.
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    3.

    Make certain the correct sound source is selected on the tuner

    • PC sound for PC
    • DVD/VCR sound for the player
    4.

    Select appropriate video source for LCD (see illustration below)

    On the LCD remote:

    • select Comp I if you want to display video from the computer
    • select Video if you want to display video from the DVD/VCR player
    5.

    If you are using the DVD/VCR player, and wish to Fast Forward, Rewind, or make DVD chapter selections, you must use the DVD/VCR remote.

    Please return this remote back to its proper place in the cabinet.
    6. 

    When you are finished with the class:

    1. Turn off the LCD. To do this, point the LCD remote to the projector. Select Off button. You should see a message on the screen asking you to select Off again. Select Off again.
    2. Turn off the remainder of the equipment.
    3. RETURN the REMOTES to their proper places in the case.
    4. Lock the Case.
     

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