Using Classroom Podiums at QCCby Mark Chropufka

Using Classroom PodiumsAgenda

1) Overview on Smart Classroom Podiums Available at QCCa. Why use them?

2) Operation of the Podium – Invite Everyone Up!a. You’ve Got the Power – Turning it Onb. The Crestron Touch Panel (The Podium Steering Wheel)c. What you can do:

PC, Laptop, iPad, Document Camera, DVD/VCR

3) Questions & Try it Out!

Using Classroom Podiums

1) Location of the Podium Power Switch

2) Using the Crestron Touch Panel1) Turning on the Projector2) Switching to the PC or another device

3) Using the Document Camera1) Opening the camera enclosure2) Pulling out the camera and setting up

Location of the Podium Power Switch

• We generally have three podium styles at QCC

-ADA

-PD Power switch

Location of the Podium Power Switch

• We generally have three podium styles at QCC-LT

Power switch

Location of the Podium Power Switch

• Unless this switch is turned off, you should not have to operate the podium using this switch!

Using the Crestron Touch Panel

• As shown below, the Crestron Touch Panel is the only means by which you should operate the projector or switch between the PC, your Laptop, Document Camera or DVD/VCR players. Never touch the projector itself!

Using the Crestron Touch Panel:Operating the Projector – Turning On or Off

• As shown below, you press the Proj On/Off button and the projector will power on in seconds

Using the Crestron Touch Panel:Switching to the Podium PC

• To display the PC on the projector screen, press the Built-in Computer button as shown below:

Using the Crestron Touch Panel:Switching to the Document Camera

• To switch the Document Camera, just click on the button as shown below:

Using the LT Crestron Touch Panel:Switching to a Laptop or IPad

• To display the Laptop on the projector screen, press the External Outputs and then VGA input buttons as shown below:

Using the LT Crestron Touch Panel:Switching to the Document Camera

• To display the Document Camera on the projector screen, press the Document Camera button and the Document Camera control menu will appear as shown below:

LT Podium:Location of Key Items

• LT Podium can have a PC or Mac Mini. All will have a DVD/VCR, Document Camera, and fold out external device tray

Document Camera

DVD/VCRComputer (PC or Mac)

Adjustable Monitor with Touch Screen Crestron Touch Panel

Keyboard and Mouse fold out tray

Laptop/iPad Device fold out tray

LT Podium:Powering on the Podium PC or Mac Mini

• The LT Podium can have a PC or Mac in the center of the podium; the power buttons for each are shown below:

PC MAC

Using the Document Camera:Pulling out the camera and setting up

• As shown below, the following is a step by step on how to setup the camera:

Hands On and Survey

• Please don’t forget to submit a survey for the class using the link below:

• https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XX5KMQZ