Please report software and hardware problems in labs and classrooms by calling the Technology Support Center at 206-TECH or 206-6000. You can also send an email to the Technology Support Center at techsupport@uis.edu.
Technology-enhanced classrooms are located throughout the campus. These "Smart" classrooms are designed to enhance the integration of technology into the curriculum. With the addition University Hall, thirty-four classrooms have been equipped with state-of-the-art equipment:
Polyvision Interactive Whiteboard (TS600 or TS800)
The Polyvision Interactive Whiteboard digitally captures any notes written or projected onto the board, so your students can focus on the session content rather than concentrating on taking notes. There is little room for miscommunication when all session participants have the same notes; simply save your work to a computer for later distribution. Notes can be provided in your choice of format: via e-mail, Internet, or intranet.
- ITS instructional videos on using interactive smartboards
- Learn more about interactive whiteboards in teaching and learning
- Download the "Smart Classroom Technologies: QuickStart Guide" or "Using the Smart Board: QuickStart Guide"
Dukane Document Camera (DVP505A)
The Dukane Document Camera allows you to display through the projector a variety of objects whether paper, transparency or three dimensional object. Through the Dukane software loaded on every station, snapshots of images can also be saved onto the instructor computer, laptop or a variety of media.
NEC Wireless Projector
Every projector in UHB can be accessed through the wireless network and images displayed through student laptops or instructor PCs. This capability also allows Educational Support staff the ability to troubleshoot potential problems even if they are not in the room. Projectors are also capable of displaying closed captioning, when available.
Crestron Control System
Forget troublesome remotes or complicated screen menus. Each instructor station has a white Crestron control system which allows faculty to control all the equipment in the room through a simple button and touch screen display.
Panasonic DVD/VCR Combo Player
All classrooms are equipped with a combo player to allow the playback of both DVDs and VHS tapes. This player can also be completely controlled by the Crestron control system.
University Hall also has two lecture halls [UHB 2008, 2034] and one MIS computer lab [UHB 2025] which includes two wireless projectors and wireless microphone system. Besides this, they include all the other equipment mentioned above.
University Hall also has six modern language classrooms [UHB 2002, 2007, 2009-2012] which use plasma screens instead of wireless projectors. These rooms broadcast a cable television system featuring multiple modern language channels and recording capabilities.
Besides the "Smart" classrooms in University Hall, other classrooms located throughout the campus are equipped with technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience. All include an instructor station containing a computer, VHS and DVD player and document camera. Projectors [or data monitors] are installed in these rooms. Closed captioning is available either through built-in technology or a V-Gis system. Below is a listing of the classrooms, organized by seating capacity:
Classrooms with Seating Capacity up to 25
BRK334, BRK371, BRK372, HSB234, HSB235, HSB303, HSB304, PAC3C, PAC3D, PAC4E
Classrooms with Seating Capacity of 26-35
BRK370, BRK373, BRK476, CBM12, CBM22, CBM28,CBM50, CBM58, PAC3B
Classrooms with Seating Capacity of 36-45
BRK333, BRK411, BRK417, CPV150, CPV152, HSB302, PAC3G/H
Rooms with Seating Capacity of 46-58
BRK376, BRK475, HRB112, PAC3F
Every classroom at UIS has the potential to become a computer lab. Information Technology has five laptop carts that can be reserved for classroom use. Each cart has between 10 and 24 wireless capable laptops with the same software found in our traditional computer labs. Battery life on these units can run between 3 to 6 hours depending on use of the CD or floppy drives.
To schedule a cart for your classroom, please call us at 217-206-6550. We ask that you please schedule these carts a week ahead of time. If possible, we would also like to deliver the cart 10 to 15 minutes before the event and/or class begins to set up the laptops for you.
