CUME 115 & 116 - Classroom Technology Quick Start
CUME 115 & 116 Classroom Technology
The Crestron touchscreen sits on the podium and operates the AV system. It has a long cable for operation from a desk for seminar-style teaching.
Lecture-style: Teach from the podium or front table toward in-person students.
- When there is significant in-person attendance
- When you plan to use the document camera
Seminar-style: Teach from a table toward the front screens, with students on either side.
- When there is low in-person attendance
- When you do not plan to use the document camera
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Prepare your teaching material (laptop or document camera).
- Laptop: Close extraneous programs and prepare your presentation materials.
- Document Camera: Turn on; the power button is at the bottom right of the unit.
- Tap the touchscreen if screen is black.
- Tap the blue Join button under your class name.
Displays and cameras turn on. You are now in the class meeting.
4. Select the Main Camera
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Under “Main” select the camera that will best capture the instructor (and track audio with “active speaker”).
- If teaching from the front of the room, select Instructor Cam.
- If teaching seminar-style toward the front wall, select Student Cam.
See “Cameras – Switch & Control” for detailed instructions.
6. Share Content via Laptop or Document Camera.
See the various “Presentation Options” for detailed instructions.
7. Monitor who has joined the meeting via Zoom with “Participants”.
See Zoom Control Basics for detailed instructions.
8. At the end of class:
- Tap End.
- Tap End Meeting for All.
- Tap Room Controls
- Tap System Off
Local Support: Check in prior to class to find out who is available.
Remote Support:
- Hamilton AV Technology Services – 4137 (978-646-4137)
- Jay Foss (HAM) – 617-957-2340
- Will Patterson (CLT) – 803-810-2658
- Joe Bartley – 518-339-6266
ALWAYS report technical issues. Scan the QR code or email av@gordonconwell.edu
