Multimedia Support for Instructors
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Support Request Form
Multimedia Equipment Available from the Office of Instructional
Support - Available to Faculty or Staff
Instructional Support maintains a small collection of multimedia equipment that can be checked out by College of Education faculty and staff members for instructional use over a short time period. Included in the equipment are: laptops, LCD projectors, overhead projectors, digital still and video cameras, a computer lab on wheels (COW), projection screens and audio recorders. Following is a description of some of the equipment.
Note: To reserve equipment please fill out and submit the online Instructional Support Request Form.
Presentation Laptops
The five presentation laptops (A-E) are for use with presentation stations in the technology classrooms. These laptops offer a portable solution for College of Education instructors who may reserve these laptops for every class meeting or for occasional use.
It is important to identify the type of classroom that is assigned to you as there may be a need to reserve other equipment or accessories to use technology in that classroom. Even if the instructor uses a personal computer, accessories such as a data projector, cable or access point may be needed.
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Instructional Support Presentation Laptops Available for Checkout * |
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Laptop |
Technical Specifications |
Software |
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Laptop A |
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Laptop B Designed for Multimedia Usage |
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Laptop C |
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Laptop D
Designed for
Statistics
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Laptop E Designed for Special Education Usage |
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ASSISTIVE Technology Software included:
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Computers on Wheels (COW) - Portable Computer Lab
The COW consists of a rolling cart with 24 laptop computers and a separate portable internet access point. These COW laptops are not reserved individually. The instructor is responsible for the set up and return of the COW to the Training Center. Reserve the COW early to allow sufficient time to test the suitability of the location and to determine if additional accessories are needed, especially if internet access is part of the planned activity. If you need internet access, you will need to request the COW's access point when you request the COW. Also, you will need to schedule a meeting with an Instructional Support employee prior to your event to test the system in a particular room.
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Computers on Wheels (COW) Available for Checkout * |
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Technical Specifications |
Software |
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COWS 1-6 |
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COWS 19-24 |
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Multimedia Equipment
Listed below is the multmedia equipment available to faculty/staff from Instructional Support.
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Multimedia Equipment Available for Checkout * |
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Description |
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5 |
Dell Latitude D600-D620 Presentation Laptops |
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5 |
LCD Projectors (2 Sony and 3 Epson) |
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2 |
Overhead Projectors |
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6 |
Samsung Digital Video Cameras (Mini-DV tapes not included)** |
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2 |
Nikon Digital Still Cameras |
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12 |
Tripod |
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2 |
CPS Wand Sets (32 per set) |
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25 |
Microphone Headsets |
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1 |
Tape Recorder (Cassette tapes not included)** |
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1 |
Transcription Machine |
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2 |
Sony or Phillips DVD/VHS Combo Player |
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5 |
Harman Kardon Computer Speakers (pairs) |
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2 |
Portable Projection Screen |
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2 |
External Disk Drives |
* Plan to learn how to use the equipment prior to your planned event. With advance
notice, Instructional Support staff can offer assistance in learning how to use
specific equipment.
**These tapes are not provided with the equipment. Plan to purchase the tapes prior
to checking out the equipment.
If Instructional Support does not have the equipment needed, the employees will
work with University Instructional Services (UIS) and others to locate requested
equipment.
Instructional Equipment on Campus
Technology in Classrooms on Campus
The University provides technology in most classrooms on campus. There are three levels of classroom technology. To identify the type of classroom you are assigned to go to Classroom AV Services and follow links to the types of technology classrooms.
Multimedia Equipment Available on Campus Through UIS Faculty Support
If additional multimedia equipment is needed in a classroom on campus refer to the list of UIS Media Equipment Delivery for Non-Enhanced Classrooms site. Be aware that a fee may apply if you are using the equipment for any event other than a University course.
To report equipment problems in UIS technology classrooms call:
777-3486 or 777-3483 .
Wireless Campus
The University uses a wireless network across campus. For more information about
this plan, go to the Wireless @ USC site.
College of Education faculty/staff members may fill out a
request for assistance to set up your laptop from The COE's Office of Information
Technology. All students must request assistance from UTS'
I Care Center. The I Care Center is located at 1244 Blossom St. To make
an appointment call:
777-1800.
Computer Labs on Campus
The College of Education Training Center has a few public computers for student use, Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Students can check email or work in Microsoft Office. To use computers loaded with more unique software, students can make an appointment with an Instructional Support trainer by calling 777-4475.
USC provides a number of computer labs at various locations across campus. These labs are open to students, faculty and staff. For a list of labs, hours and locations refer to the Columbia Campus Computing Labs site.