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Classroom Technology

 

Here we list the technology available for classroom curriculum.  The different technology available may be used to assist you with curriculum development, presentations, annotating lectures, discussions, testing, assessments or for recording podcasts.  We have broken down the technologies available into different stages of preparation and for different functions within the classroom.

What do you want to do?

Use Technology for Stages of Curriculum Development:

 

Classroom Preparation

 

Device

How would I use this?

Location

Supported by

Apple MacBook Pro laptop w/Adobe Photoshop

  • edit photos for inclusion in lecture
  • prerecord a podcasts remotely
  • record lecture using Camtasia

Discovery Curriculum

Jim Pease
955-2288
jpease@mcw.edu

or

Lynn Lewandowski 955-8157
llewandowski@mcw.edu

Media Room Recording Studio

  • record lecture/ presentation in a controlled environment
  • use  lecture material in a pre-class format

Discovery Curriculum

Jim Pease
955-2288
jpease@mcw.edu

Lighting Kit

  • provide lighting for a subject
  • improve pictures or video

Library

Library
955-4290
asklib@mcw.edu

DIGITAL CAMERAS:

Canon t2i/t3i Digital Camera Kit

 

Sony Xcam

 

(tripod available)

  • record high quality cameras to produce accurate still images
  •  use recorded video for your classroom presentation

Discovery Curriculum

Jim Pease
955-2288
jpease@mcw.edu

  • high quality video cameras to record sharp, pleasing video
  • check out for project

Discovery Curriculum

Jim Pease
955-2288
jpease@mcw.edu

Camera-mounted Microphones

  • mount the wireless receiver directly to the camera for audio capture 
  • use for above average audio recording with your video
  • available for use when working with Media & Production Services staff

Discovery Curriculum

Library

Jim Pease
955-2288
jpease@mcw.edu

or

Library
955-4290
asklib@mcw.edu

HP Poster Printer

  • produces poster-sized documents  for student presentations, curriculum models, class specific data charts
  • use when large amounts of data need to be displayed in one poster-sized print

Library

Lynn Lewandowski 955-8157
llewandowski@mcw.edu

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In Class

 

Doceri Software

  • iPad app allows you to advance your PowerPoint presentation remotely
  • provides full control of slide changes and annotations from anywhere in the room
  • annotations can also be saved

Discovery Classroom

Form & Function Lab

Kerrigan

HRC

Alumni Center

Lynn Lewandowski 955-8157
llewandowski@mcw.edu

SMART  Sympodium

  • highlight and annotate your presentation
  • display content on a large screen in the room

HRC

Kerrigan

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

Lecture Capture System

  • system installed in each room
  • record your lecture and the computer presentation  with audio
  • use by students for viewing on their laptop or mobile device 

Discovery Classroom

HRC

Kerrigan

Alumni Center

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

 

DIGITAL CAMERAS:

Canon t2i/t3i

 

Sony Xcam

(tripod available)

  • high quality camera;
  • outputs  images and/or video as documentation of a  classroom presentation

Discovery Curriculum

Jim Pease
955-2288
jpease@mcw.edu

  • a high quality camera
  • outputs video as documentation of a  classroom presentation

Discovery Curriculum

Jim Pease
955-2288
jpease@mcw.edu

Audience Response System (ARS):

TurningPoint  (TP)

  • poll, quiz and interact with your students using response devices
  • inspire discussion, raise questions, and collect data using questions on slides

Discovery Classroom

Kerrigan

HRC

Alumni Center

Form & Function Lab

Lynn Lewandowski 955-8157
llewandowski@mcw.edu

Conference/

Speakerphone

  • use to conference with subject matter experts during your classroom presentation
  • speakerphone broadcasts the voices of those on the other end of the telephone line
  • microphone captures all voices of those using the speakerphone

Portable –

Call to reserve

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

 

Document Camera

 

  • enhance your presentation
  • use to magnify /project the images of actual and three-dimensional objects

Discovery Classroom

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

eBeam Portable Interactive Whiteboard

  • allows data capture from any whiteboard, making information available for later use
  • use with existing whiteboard
  • no projector is required
  • portable and easy to use

Portable –

Call to reserve

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

 

Flat Panel Display

  • installed large screen plasma display
  • allow participants to view presentation from your laptop

H1270

H1310

H1320

H2950

H395

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

 

Easel w/Flip Chart

  • stationary, tripod type easel with a pad of paper sheets
  • used for collaboration, classroom or presentations

Portable –

Call to reserve

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

 

Laptop

  • use  for classroom presentation
  • help provided to move your presentation from thumb drive to laptop

Portable –

By reservation

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

 

Microphones:

  • Wired
  • Wireless
  • amplify the speaker's voice in large areas
  • useful for panel discussions, TBL and audience participation

H1210

H1230

H1250

Auditorium

Alumni Center Kerrigan

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

 

 

 

Plastic Sign Stand

  • holds signage
  • provides events directions/ information

Portable –

Call to  reserve

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

Projector with VGA & HDMI inputs

  • digital output  with installed projection screen
  •  allows participants to view your laptop presentation

H1210

H1230

H1250

M2050

M2630

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

Projector with VGA input

  • use with projection screen
  • allows participants to view your laptop presentation

Alumni Center

HRC

Kerrigan

Media & Production Services
mediaservices@mcw.edu
955-4357 (option 2)

 

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Assessment

 

Technology

How would I use this?

Location

Supported by

ANGEL

  • college-wide learning management system (LMS) that provides  online instructional content
  • provides a secure testing system able to handle assessments and surveys in a secure environment

MCW Campus Network

 

Library
955-4290
angelhelp@mcw.edu

Secure Browser

  • specially designed ANGEL web browser
  •  prevents students from navigating to other applications or web sites during exams

MCW Campus Network

 

Library
955-4290
angelhelp@mcw.edu
 

 

Audience Response System (ARS):

Turning Point (TP)

  • save  polling results
  • results file in Excel format
  • review for further assessment/grading

Discovery Classroom

Kerrigan

HRC

Alumni Center

Form & Function Lab

Lynn Lewandowski 955-8157
llewandowski@mcw.edu

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