The Many Features of the Classroom Capture Studio

As the heart of the Classroom Capture Studio, the Echo 360 system of software and hardware allows the complete classroom experience to be saved. That means the live video, audio, and images shown on the projection screen are all captured, then delivered to the students through their Blackboard course.

The system automatically produces three versions: full rich media, an audio-only version, and voice-over slides. Students can choose the options they wish to use.

In VH 1324, the front part of the Classroom Capture Studio is laid out in a more traditional classroom lecture seating style.

Each desk has power outlets for laptops and other electronic equipment. The room is wireless, but should you need them, there are ports around the perimeters of the room.

The chairs have rollers and can easily be turned to face the table behind for quick, small group breakout sessions.

At the back of the Classroom Capture Studio is the Group Workspace Area.

Four magnetic whiteboards hang vertically to provide plenty of writing space for small groups to work out problems or list ideas.

The four desks allow small groups to gather around and research together at individual workstations.

Thin client technology allows multiple computing workstations to function through one computer. This technology provides the following cost saving benefits:

• Less equipment needs to be purchased
• Less consumed energy

The podium computer is connected to the Truman network, allowing access to personal and group drives, as well as full Internet access. Remote desktop connection is available should you need access to specialized software not found on the podium computer. USB flashdrives or other devices may also be connected.

The document camera allows 3-D images, documents, books, negatives, and more to be projected on screen.

The telephoto lens allows for closeup detail.

Music and video clips can be played through the on-board DVD player found in the podium computer.

A supersized whiteboard that serves as a projection screen, a touch screen, and an endless writing surface.

As a touch screen, presenters can control any computer application running at the podium by simply touching the SMARTBoard surface.

As a writing surface, presenters are no longer limited to the physical space of the board. SMART Notebook software allows presenters to write unlimited pages of notes in class, or to prepare notes in advance and modify them during class. All pages can be saved and shared with the audience for later review and reference.

Providing wireless control of the computer and SMARTBoard, the SMART AirLiner allows the presenter to move about freely while still writing on the board or manipulating computer applications. In addition, the AirLiner can be used to turn control of the SMARTBoard over to the audience easily and effectively without disrupting seating.

The ceiling-mounted, remote controlled camera can capture the speaker and audience from various pre-set positions.

This camera uses 3-chip image quality, producing video suitable for DVD or web distribution.

The confidence monitor lets the speaker know what is being captured.