Classroom Refresh Overview

• eTech is funding ongoing replacement of (and improvements to) classroom equipment

• Initial SmartClassroom renovations began in 2003, many original components are still relied upon for everyday use

• Replacement of virtually all components in 130+ rooms over a 5 year cycle, starting with the oldest rooms first

• Ongoing funds allow us to replace an aging inventory, replenish supplies of backup equipment, and stay current with new technology standards

2012 Refresh

25 rooms getting enhancements:• 20 small rooms in Humanities Hall• Small rooms HIB 110, HOB2 130• Lecture Halls SSLH 100, SSPA 1100• Lecture Halls ELH 100, HSLH 100A, and PSLH 100

get “trouble spot” audio & video improvements - between 9/4 and 9/21

Due 9/21

Due 8/3

2012 Refresh

• Feedback was gathered from student and faculty surveys, and one-on-one discussions with faculty and technical support staff

• Specific equipment changes were made to benefit Art History and Film & Media Studies in their priority classrooms.

• Long term administrative costs and management solutions also played a factor

Technology Changes• New computers w/ digital outputs, widescreen

monitors• 16:9 format screens and widescreen data

projectors• Extron touchpanels and controllers in place of

AMX devices• New switchers, distribution amplifiers, digital

video pathway• Blu-ray players in each room (VHS decks being

removed)

Technology Changes

• Software installed on all PCs to allow for playback of any region DVDs

• Digital and analog laptop cables• Stereo audio & external microphone inputs in

each room• Gooseneck mics in rooms >49 seats• Full HD projection in Art History and Film &

Media Studies rooms

Technology Changes

• Lectern adjustments to reduce monitor glare and customize monitor viewing angle

• SSLH & SSPA get HD document cameras & widescreen digitizing tablets

• Audio and video infrastructure improvements in all 5 lecture halls

Significant Points

OIT CTS is performing the majority of work in-house, including:

• Re-design and installation of entire system• Re-wiring all components• Programming of new Extron touchpanels &

controllers• Installation of new room management software &

server• Testing functionality of all equipment• Training faculty & staff on new systems