- Policy:
Distance Learning Classroom Accessibility and Availability.
- Date:
August 11, 1999
- Subject:
Access/Availability of Distance Learning Classroom
- Purpose:
To establish guidelines for the access and
availability of the Distance Learning Classroom.
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- The
Center for Interactive Learning is fully equipped to handle
videoconferencing. This room equipped with the following hardware for presentations: a networked desktop computer and connection
for up to three laptops, a slide-to-video converter, and a document camera,
2 LCD projectors and 26 microphones to support videoconferencing. See chart for full list of CIL capabilities.
1.
Scheduling:
To
schedule use of the distance learning classroom please fill
out the Educational Media request form. Please schedule
early to ensure availability.
2.
Priority:
Due
to the specialized nature of this classroom the following priorities
are to be adhered to:
A:
The top priority for using this room
will go for teaching purposes. Regularly scheduled classes that
are conducted via videoconferencing will have top priority.
B: Class sessions that only use videoconferencing
for certain sessions.
C: Administration meetings that require
videoconferencing.
D: Training sessions designed to
teach how to teach at a distance.
E: Outside clients requiring videoconferencing.
F: Academic classes that require
educational media support.
G: Academic classes that do not require
any educational media support.
3.
Classroom Rules:
Absolutely
no food or drink will be allowed in the classroom. All food
and beverages must be left outside the classroom; no exceptions
will be permitted.
When any
educational media is being used, whether it is videoconferencing
or slides, someone from the EMS department will be required
to operate the equipment. Training can be provided for faculty
to operate the system and should be scheduled through the EMS
office.
4.
Exceptions:
Realizing
that special circumstances arise, users that are classified
as low priority may be asked to reschedule their class if an
emergency exists.
