📝 Using the Electronic Classroom

Follow these steps to prepare and operate the equipment in an electronic classroom.

1. Turn on and select a source

   Use the keypad at the podium to turn on the classroom system and choose the source you want to display, such as the podium computer, laptop input, or document camera. Most classrooms use a 16-button keypad; some Arts and Sciences classrooms and Campus Center meeting rooms use an 8-button keypad.

   

   

2. Use the wireless presenter

   Use the wireless presenter to advance slides while presenting. Return the presenter to the podium drawer when finished.

   

3. Connect a laptop

   Open the cable cubby on top of the lectern and connect your laptop or portable device using the available video cable. On most Windows laptops, press Windows key + P and choose a mirrored display option.

   If your device requires an adapter, contact the ITS Help Desk at extension 4309 using the classroom phone near the podium or equipment credenza.

   

4. Request a DVD drive if needed

   USB DVD drives for podium computers are available on request through the ITS Help Desk.

Zoom Audio and Video

Electronic classroom podiums include a webcam and classroom microphone for Zoom and similar virtual-meeting applications. If attendees cannot hear or see you, confirm that Zoom is using the appropriate audio and video devices.

1. Place the classroom microphone

   Locate the classroom microphone in the podium drawer and place it on top of the podium before starting Zoom. A red light indicates that the microphone has power and is turned on.

   

2. Select Zoom audio devices

   In Zoom, select the arrow next to the microphone icon. Choose Microphone (USB Audio CODEC) as the microphone and DVX-3155 as the speaker.

   

3. Select the podium webcam

   The webcam is normally mounted on top of the podium monitor. If it is not there, check behind the monitor or on the podium surface. In Zoom, select the arrow next to the video icon and choose Microsoft LifeCam Cinema.

   

   

4. Use the document camera in Zoom

   Document cameras are stored in the podium drawer. To share the document camera in Zoom, select either WolfVision or EPSON from the Zoom camera menu, depending on the equipment installed in the room.

   

Document Camera

Use the document camera to display printed material or objects through the classroom projector.

1. Set up the camera

   Open the podium drawer and carefully unfold the document camera arm or arms. Place the item you want to display below the camera.

2. Open the Camera app

   On the podium computer, open the Windows Start menu, search for Camera, and open the Camera application.

   

3. Change to the document camera

   If the Camera app opens to the podium webcam, select the Change Camera button to switch to the document camera feed.

   

4. Finish and store equipment

   Use the controls on the document camera to adjust zoom or image settings. When finished, fold the document camera, return it to the drawer, and close the podium drawer.

Room Reservations and Training

Electronic classroom reservations and training may be coordinated by different campus offices depending on the room and event type.

• To reserve a classroom, contact Event Services.
• To reserve a computer lab, contact JoAnn Kocher.
• Electronic lectern training is required for applicable classrooms. Training is generally offered before and at the beginning of fall and spring semesters; alternate arrangements may be available when needed.
• Keys for electronic lectern equipment are issued during applicable training sessions.

Portable Projectors

Information Technology Services offers mobile projection systems for Stockton faculty and staff.