It’s that time of year again and ITS is in the process of upgrading some of our learning spaces, also known as smart classrooms. Technology upgrades include, but are not limited to, newer and brighter projectors, updated sound systems, faster instructor computers, and lecture capture systems. We also strive to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act as we redesign these classrooms. In addition, many of these classrooms will receive facilities upgrades including fresh paint, new student desks, and new flooring for an all around improvement in environment and functionality. This summer, the following 12 classrooms will be refreshed:
- AL 105
- EBA 247
- HT 140
- LS 365
- LSS 244
- LSS 246
- NE 73
- NE 85
- NE 172
- P 146
- P 147
- PSFA 318
Below are some highlights of this summer’s classroom refresh project.
Lecture Capture
One of these refresh rooms (HT 140) will become lecture capture ready using Mediasite technology. In addition, one of our current smart classrooms (HH 130) will also become lecture capture ready with Mediasite for the Fall semester. For faculty who want to leverage this capacity, thanks to the newly installed cameras and AV systems, everything the instructor says and shows in class will be captured and posted to Blackboard for students to review at their own pace, anytime and anywhere they have Internet connectivity.
With the addition of these two rooms, that makes a grand total of 14 classrooms on campus equipped with Mediasite lecture capture. For more information on how to get started, please contact the ITS Lecture Capture team at its.capture@nullmail.sdsu.edu.