Smart Classroom Assistance
Smart Classrooms
create new opportunities in teaching and learning by integrating software
applications, Internet resources, and audio-visual technologies. Each
Smart Classroom is equipped with: a ceiling mounted projector, computer,
LCD monitor, receiver, DVD/VHS player, and wall mounted speakers. Additionally,
each computer has Microsoft Office 2007, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows
Media Player, Apple Quicktime, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Internet
Explorer. We have assembled several resources for instructors to help explain how to use the equipment in the Smart Classrooms. Please browse through the materials below or contact one of the TIS trainers and request a one-on-one training session. Visit the workshop schedule page to find additional training opportunities.
Please note that the location of some of the device buttons explained (and shown) in the tutorials may vary slightly depending on the device model. However, the wording of the button is the same.
Animated Demos
Below you will find links to several animated tutorials. Each is labeled with a title, length, description of the tutorial, and examples of classroom use. Each link opens in a new window.
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Complete Overview of All Smart Classroom Equipment (5 minutes) | |
Using
the Projector & Computer NO SOUND (3 minutes) |
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This tutorial illustrates how to turn on/off all equipment in the
classroom. Example: During class, the instructor wants to switch between showing a clip from a VHS or DVD and having the students look at content on a web site or PowerPoint presentation. |
This tutorial illustrates how to turn on/off the classroom projector
and computer. Instructions are not provided in this tutorial for playing
sound on the computer. Please see the next tutorial below. Example: During class, the instructor wants to show a PowerPoint presentation (with no sound), a web site, a file stored on a flash drive or CD, or a software application. |
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Using the Projector & Computer WITH SOUND (4 minutes) | |
Using the DVD/VHS Player, Projector, Sound NO COMPUTER (5 minutes) |
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This tutorial illustrates how to turn on/off the classroom projector,
computer, and receiver. Example: During class, the instructor wants to show a PowerPoint presentation (with sounds), a web site that contains a video or audio clip, or a video/audio clip stored on a flash drive or CD. |
This tutorial illustrates how to turn on/off the classroom projector,
DVD/VHS player, and receiver. Example: During class, the instructor wants to show a few minutes of footage from a VHS tape or DVD, or have students listen to audio from a music CD. |
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Smart Classroom Tips
Make sure the receiver is set to analog mode when you
want to hear sound. Turn the receiver on and look for the word analog
on the front display. If it reads digital, press the Input
Analog button on the front of the receiver (click
here to see the button). Note: the button made be
located on the front right side of the receiver.
Make sure the wall mounted speakers are on when you want to hear
sound. Press the Speakers On/Off button on the front
of the receiver. Read the front of the receiver when you press the button.
It will indicate if the speakers were turned on. The abbreviation "spkr"
will appear in small print on the front display.
Use the PicMute button on the
projector remote (gray NEC remote) to temporarily hide the display on
the wall. Press the PicMute button again to bring it back (click
here to see the button).
To
use the projector remote to advance through a PowerPoint presentation,
point the remote at the infrared sensor located on the teacher workstation
(this is usually located near the monitor). Press the Enter
button on the remote to advance the presentation.
Remember to power off all equipment before leaving the room.
FAQs
If you have a question about using the equipment in a smart classroom, please read through the list of frequently asked questions before contacting the TIS Help Desk. You can find the FAQs at this link.
Printable Instruction Sheet
