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Available Spaces

Our three spaces are all designed to complement our mission to “provide instructional design tools, best practices in teaching and learning, and professional development by using researched pedagogical practices”. Each space provides a unique set of tools to compliment a specific learner interaction. This includes Traditional Face-to-Face and Hybrid Lectures, Small Group Collaboration, and Asynchronous Pre-Recorded Videos. To find out more about each of our spaces, see the items below.


  • Master Classroom

    Master Classroom

    About the Master Classroom

    The Master Classroom has dual capabilities, with half the space dedicated for computers and the other half dedicated for a multi-function classroom. This lets the room accommodate various activities. Some examples include: Presentations, Book clubs, faculty meetings, workshops, and professional development sessions. The cameras and microphones in the room also allow this room to function in all three presentation modes, Face-to-Face, Virtual, and Hybrid.

    Master Classroom Specifications

    The Master Classroom is equipped with:

    • 18 - 2018 or newer Mac Minis
    • 13  - Dell PCs
    • 1 - Epson PowerLite L510U WUXGA 3LCD Laser Projector for the Computer Side
    • 1 - Epson BrightLink Pro 1470Ui WUXGA 3LCD Interactive Laser Display for the Table Side
    • 8 - Two person Laptop-friendly movable tables
    • 1 - TruLink 40 Watt Amplifier
    • 5 - 6” Ceiling Speakers, placed throughout the Master Classroom

    Equipment for the Presenter:

    • Spectrum Medium Lectern
    • 2 - Apple TVs one for each Epson Projector 
    • 1 - 4 port KVM Switch
      • Port 4 - Dell PC
      • Port 3 - 2018 Mac Mini
      • Port 2 - HDMI for Bring Your Own Device
    • 1 - Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 for controlling OBS on the PC
    • 1 - Behringer Xenyox Q802 USB Mixing Console
      • Channel 1 - RØDE Wireless GO II Dual Channel Wireless Microphone System
      • Channel 2 - Catchbox throwable microphone
      • Channel 3 - Computer output from KVM Switch
    • 1 - Samsung Digital Document Camera
    • 2 - Obsbot Tiny PTZ Webcams
      • 1080p Edition facing Class
      • 4K Edition facing Presenter

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    While we only have enough computers to accommodate 31 users, the room's total normal occupancy is 47. Any Faculty or Staff member on Campus can reserve this space for themselves or any campus group. Please email us to make sure your desired date and time are available. 

  • Collaboratory

    About the Collaboratory

    This space has been designed with small group collaboration in mind. Each table has it's own TV and computer. With a push of a button each table can each share their screen to the projector at the front of the room. The presenter can then choose to display any combination of their own computer screen, the screens from the collaboration tables, or an Apple TV.

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    Collaboratory Specifications

    Presenter

    • Epson BrightLink Pro 1470Ui WUXGA 3LCD Interactive Laser Display
    • 2020 13" Macbook Pro
    • REI 4x1 HDMI Switch
      • Source 1 - Bring Your Own Device
      • Source 2 - Windows 10 PC
      • Source 3 - REI HDMI Wireless Receiver
      • Source 4 - Apple TV

    Collaboration Tables

    • 46" 1080p TV
    • REI HDMI Wireless Transmitter
    • 4 way KVM Switches
      • HDMI Port 1 for BYOD
      • HDMI Port 2 for Windows 10 PC
      • HDMI Port 3 for 2020 Mac Mini
      • HDMI Port 4 for Apple TV

    The Collaboratory can accommodate the Presenter, 7 members at one table, and 5 members at the second table. For a total of 13 collaborators. Any Faculty or Staff member on Campus can reserve this space for themselves or any campus group. Please email us to make sure your desired date and time are available. 

  • Recording Studio

    About the Studio

    The recording studio has been designed to make it simple for faculty to create high quality videos that they can use in their class or for other projects. We have recently added a lightboard to our setup to give you more options when recording in our studio.

    What is a Lightboard?

    A lightboard is a transparent whiteboard made of glass with internal lighting to make writing glow. A lightboard allows a presenter to write and draw while maintaining eye contact to deliver their message in a natural and engaging way. Video is filmed through the glass and mirrored so the orientation appears correct to the viewer.

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    Studio Specifications

    Lighting

    • Dimmable glass edge internal lights. Causes the Neon whiteboard markers to appear to glow.
    • Integrated, dimmable presenter-facing LEDs for even illumination of the presenter.

    Audio

    • RØDE RODECaster Pro Integrated Podcast Production Studio
      • Channel 1 - RØDE Wireless GO II Lavalier Microphone
      • Channel 2 - RØDE PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone (Right Side)
      • Channel 3 - RØDE PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone (Left Side)
      • Channel 4 - Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro Audio Out
      • USB Channel - PC Audio Out

    Video

    • Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro (Recordings will be in 1080p unless otherwise specified)
      • Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens
      • Tiffen 72mm Circular Polarizing Filter

    Computer

    • Dell Windows 10 PC
    • Blackmagic design DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder
    • OBS to mirror camera output so text written on the Lightboard is still legible. Also for scene transitions between layouts with multiple video sources. 
    • Stream Deck MK.2 for push button automation of the entire recording process (e.g., Start, Pause, Stop, and all scene changes). 
    • 2 - Dell 32" 4K Monitors. One to monitor the OBS Recording and the other for Content Sources, e.g., Firefox, PowerPoint, etc.

    Other

    • Teleprompter
    • 66" Lightboard
      • Work surface can be adjusted to any desired height with just the touch of a button. Adjustment range: 28" to 53" at desktop, 65"-90" at top of lightboard.

    Any Faculty or Staff member on Campus can reserve this space for themselves. Please email us to make sure your desired date and time are available. 


Available Spaces