 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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- 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.
| Computers on Wheels (COW) Available for Checkout * |
Technical Specifications |
Software |
- Windows XP
- DVD player
- Writeable CD-Rom
- Floppy drive
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- Microsoft Office 2003
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Clean Access
- Deep Freeze Security
- Firefox web browser
- Flash Player
- InfraRecorder CD/DVD Burn
- Java
- Netscape web browser
- Open Office
- Opera web browser
- QuickTime media player
- Shockwave web plug-in
- SMART board
- SSH client
- Trend Micro Antivirus
- USC VPN
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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.
Multimedia Equipment Available for Checkout *
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Quantity |
Description |
5 |
Dell Latitude D600-D620 Presentation Laptops |
| 5 |
LCD Projectors (2 Sony and 3 Epson) |
| 2 |
Overhead Projectors |
| 6 |
Samsung Digital Video Cameras (Mini-DV tapes not included)** |
| 2 |
Nikon Digital Still Cameras |
| 12 |
Tripod |
| 2 |
CPS Wand Sets (32 per set) |
| 25 |
Microphone Headsets |
| 1 |
Tape Recorder (Cassette tapes not included)** |
| 1 |
Transcription Machine |
| 2 |
Sony or Phillips DVD/VHS Combo Player |
| 5 |
Harman Kardon Computer Speakers (pairs) |
| 2 |
Portable Projection Screen |
| 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.
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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.
- Classrooms enhanced complete presentation technology including LCD projector, VCR/DVD player, document camera and computer network connection.
- Classrooms equipped with data projectors, DVDs, and VCRs
- Classrooms equipped with data-ready televisions and VCRs
- 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 .
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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.
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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.
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Office of Instructional Support - College of Education - University of South Carolina - Columbia, SC 29208 - 803-777-4475
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