University Park Campus offers computer and multimedia technologies in many of its classrooms. Some classrooms have permanently installed technology; mobile technology carts that include computers, peripherals, and LCD projectors are used regularly in non-technology classrooms. All technology classrooms are connected to the University Network and provide Internet access.
Both Windows and Macintosh operating systems are available on computers in most large auditoriums and classrooms with permanently installed equipment. Some technology classrooms are equipped only with computers using Windows. Although most machines operating Windows have UNIX access via Exceed software, there are several classrooms equipped with computers running under UNIX available for scheduling.
A typical technology classroom is supplied with multimedia computers equipped with internal CD-ROM and ZIP drives. Such a classroom also has VHS VCR players, sound systems, and "HELP" telephones. Furthermore, both video and computer displays are connected to high resolution, ceiling-mounted, projectors.
Technology classrooms have additional features that make them highly desirable instructional settings. These classroom/labs include hardware and software for use as complete multimedia- production studio-labs. Some classrooms provide video conferencing; however, users might incur charges for video transmission. Seating in some classrooms is movable or clustered, which facilitates collaborative learning. Finally, network ports and power are provided for students to use their own laptops.
The rooms are not used exclusively for instruction. They also serve as student computer labs when unscheduled. To schedule instruction in University Park technology classrooms, users can follow standard classroom scheduling procedures. A department's scheduling representative will submit a "Technology Classroom Request" for you, which is available through http://www.our.psu.edu/scheduling/technology.cfm . Because demand is high for these technology classrooms, departments schedule room assignments approximately one year in advance. Do plan ahead to ensure fulfillment of your technology classroom requests.
Users can find an inventory of technology classrooms at http://www.psu.edu/registrar/faculty_staff/reg_sched/clsrooms.html#C. General information about the classrooms and the training necessary to use them is available at: http://classrooms.cac.psu.edu/Tech/index.htm .
The Multimedia Technology Classroom Group in CETS, with
the support of the University Committee on Instructional
Facilities, collaborates with Media & Technology Support Services,
the Office of Telecommunications, and the Office of Physical Plant to
make information technology an effective and predictable part of education.
We invite faculty, staff, and students to make suggestions for
enhancing technology classroom facilities. To offer feedback or to
request assistance, contact David Passmore, Director of the
Multimedia Technology Classroom Group, 122S Computer Building, University
Park Campus, (814) 863-1522.
PassmoreTechClass@dharma.ed.psu.edu.