Multimedia Classroom Technology for Teaching

There are many classrooms on campus with multimedia capabilities in the classroom! If you are teaching in a room with a "black box" in the corner, or an instructor podium with a computer, VCR, or other A/V equipment, you are likely teaching in a Multimedia Classroom.

Please review the how to guides (in the menu to the right) for instructions on how to use the equipment.

• If you would like to learn how to use the equipment please contact the Learning Academy for "how to" assistance. A list of training sessions is available by visiting the Learning Opportunities area of the Learning Academy Web site.
• If you notice problem with the equipment, be sure to contact the LRTS Help Desk at 234-3688 or ithelp@grcc.edu.

Classroom Technology Update - Multimedia Podiums

On September 1, Interim Provost Boyer notified faculty that a few last minute technology related issues needed to be resolved in 18 classrooms in the Main Building. On Wednesday, September 6, the Learning Academy was notified that newly renovated rooms on 5th Floor Main were ready for use and for training faculty. While all rooms are not ready on the second floor, we wanted to let you know about the following support:

Multimedia Classroom Technology for Teaching Webpage
http://www.grcc.edu/mmclassrooms
Includes "How to Guide" and "How to Video" for Podium.

Drop-in Sessions in 5th Floor Multimedia Classrooms
512 Main: Thursday, September 21 from 2 to 3 p.m.
513 Main: Thursday, September 21 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Faculty Facilitator Support
Facilitators in the Learning Academy are available to meet with faculty to provide support on the operation and instructional use of technology. Simply e-mail your request to learningacademy@grcc.edu.

• PODIUM SYSTEM
  MM Classroom Guide
  
• PODIUM SYSTEM
  Video Tutorial
  
• PODIUM SYSTEM
  Connecting your PERSONAL LAPTOP
  
• BLACK BOX SYSTEM
  MM Classroom Guide
  
• BLACK BOX SYSTEM
  Video Tutorial
  
• SCIENCE BUILDING
  MM Classroom Guide
  - Epson Remote Instructions

Laptop User Tips:

1) No Display: If you have your laptop connected to a projector, the correct source selected on the switcher (laptop), and still no image appears, the problem is likely that the video out port on your computer is not activated.

To activate the video port on your computer, use the instructions below:

1. Press and hold the Fn key.
2. Press F4 on your HP laptop.

2) Display Screen Size Problem: If your screen on your laptop is not matching the size of the screen on the projector, you may need to reset your screen size.

To fix the display settings, use the instructions below:

1. Right click on the desktop
2. Click Properties
3. Click Settings Tab
4. Drag the Screen Resolution Slider to 1024x768.
5. Click Apply

AVISS - Audio Video Equipment Request

If you are teaching in a classroom without built-in technology, you can request a multimedia cart, overhead projector, tv/vcr, or other equipment through AVISS.

To request a/v eqipment for the classroom:

1) By Phone: 616-234-3866
2) By Email: Tim Zerfas
3) By Form: Click Here

Faculty Laptop Project

• Laptop Help
• Laptop Project Information

ARTICLES

• Seven Principles
• Technology as Lever