IV. Price College Classrooms and Multimedia Technology

A. Mission

The integration of computing and audio-visual technologies into the instructional process has become the norm in Price College rather than the exception. We recognize that it is critical that our classroom technology always operates at 100 percent. PCB IT aims to provide a problem free instructional environment.

B. Classroom Technology Overview

Price College maintains general purpose classrooms, conference rooms, presentation rooms, and study rooms. Price Hall classrooms employ the Crestron AV control system to manage multimedia capabilities.

B.1. Standard Classroom Multimedia Equipment

• Projection system
• Desktop computer
• VCR
• DVD
• Document camera

B.2. Standard Classroom Software Build

Price College faculty may request installation of specific software applications to meet their instructional needs. Requests should be submitted through the Help Desk prior to the start of a semester. A valid copy of the software license is required prior to installation and remains on file. Installation codes or other instructions for installation of specialized software are required.

C. Classroom Technology Support

PCB IT is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all technology installed in Price College classrooms, special use rooms, presentation rooms, and conference rooms. Classroom technology support is divided into two primary categories; routine support and maintenance and emergency support. 
Routine support and maintenance includes:

• Creation and installation of computer image for all classroom computers
• Disposition of classroom work orders submitted via the PCB Help Desk
• Special classroom equipment set-up requests
• Weekly, preventive troubleshooting of all computing and audio-visual technologies in all Price College classrooms
• On-site support staff ready to respond any time a class is in session
• Ongoing technical education for support staff

Emergency classroom support includes:

• Dedicated phone in each classroom direct to classroom support center
• On-site support staff ready to respond any time a class is in session

C.1. Logon Instructions for Classroom Computers

There are two options when logging on to the computers in Price College classrooms: 

The first and principal option is to logon using your OUNetID and OUNetID password with the following procedure:

• Username: USER#### (your OUNetID)
• Password: (your OUNetID password)
• Domain: Sooner (automatically set by Windows 7)
• This option allows access to Class Files, Class Files NP (Non-Public), and your home user (U: Drive) directory.
  

The second option is to log on to the local machine as INSTRUCTOR with the following procedure:

• Username: Instructor
• Password: (no password needed)
• When you logon as Instructor you will not have access to the PCB network (i.e. CLASSFILES) but you will have full access to the Internet and all applications locally available on the computer.

If you have any questions or need additional information about the classroom computers are any classroom technology contact Keith LeBaron at keith@ou.edu.

D. Classroom Technology Training

In addition to support services, PCB IT offers individualized training for all classroom technology to any faculty assigned to a Price College classroom. Printed instructions are posted at each station to provide an on-site user reference.

Individualized training can be scheduled by contacting Keith LeBaron at keith@ou.edu or calling 325-5714.

E. Reporting Classroom Equipment Problems

Report any routine equipment problems by submitting a request to the Help Desk. Emergency problems are handled by contacting the Student Assistant on duty in 312 for problems in Adams Hall and the Student Assistant on duty in 1030 for Price Hall.

Equipment problems encountered in classrooms installed with a Crestron touch display may be immediately reported by pressing the Help button on the touch panel and follow the displayed instructions.

In Adams Hall, you can dial "2" on the phone in the classroom to get help.

F. Classroom Equipment Overview

Adams Hall classrooms 100, 101, 102, 104, 112, 150, 255, 301, 304, 311, 315, 352, 355 and 359 are equipped with:

• Desktop computer
• VGA projector
• VCR
• DVD
• Dedicated document camera
• Laptop connection at podiums
• Sound capabilities

Price Hall classrooms 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040, and 3065, are equipped with:

• Dedicated computer
• Two VGA projectors
• VCR
• DVD
• Dedicated document cameras
• Laptop connection at podiums
• Audio conferencing abilities
• Sound capabilities

The multimedia equipment in Price Hall classrooms is controlled by the industry standard Crestron AV control system.

Rooms 3010 and 3040 in Price Hall also have the ability to accommodate video conferencing (equipped with two video cameras and two plasma screen TVs).

G. Special Use Rooms

Price College provides special rooms designed to accommodate meetings, presentations, and group study. These rooms are restricted to Price College related use only. Study, presentation, and conference room reservations are submitted via their respective online reservation systems.

G.1. Study Rooms

Rooms 2036, 2046, 2047, 3036, 3046, and 3047 in Price Hall are designated as Study Rooms for use by Price College students, faculty, and staff. These rooms are equiped with 55 in. displays for use with laptops. These study rooms are available for two hour time blocks and must be reserved in advance. Reservations are made online using the Price College Study Room Reservation System developed by PCB IT programmers.

• Price College faculty and staff who wish to reserve a Study Room should go to: http://pcbfaculty.ou.edu/studyroom/faculty_help.aspx
• Price College students who wish to reserve a Study Room should go to http://pcbfaculty.ou.edu/studyroom/login.aspx

G.1.1. Price College Study Room Reservation System Logon Instructions:

• Open your web browser and go to http://pcbfaculty.ou.edu/studyroom/faculty_help.aspx
• Click on the "Faculty/Staff Logon" button at the top right corner
• A window will pop up to prompt you for authentication
• Enter "sooner\your 4X4" as your user name if you use Windows XP, or simply your 4x4 if using Windows 7
• Enter your password

If you receive an error while attempting to logon, please first check to see if the logon information is typed in correctly and that the Caps Lock is not on. If the problem persists, please call PCB Tech Center at 325-4476, or come to Price Hall Room 1030 for assistance.

After the reservation is made, keys to your study room may be checked out for the duration of the reservation period from the Tech Support Center located in Price Hall Room 1030.

G.2. Conference Rooms

Rooms 1046 and 2005 in Price Hall are designated as conference rooms. Rules governing the use of these rooms are the same as for study rooms with the following exceptions:

• Price College faculty and staff may override student reservations
• Room 2005 in Price Hall must be reserved through the Dean's Office
• Room 1046 in Price Hall is dedicated solely for Price College faculty and staff use

G.3. Dean's Conference Room

Room 2065 is significantly larger than other conference rooms. Use of this room must be approved through the Dean's Office.

Equipment installed in the Dean's Conference Room includes:

• Dedicated desktop computer
• VGA projector
• Plasma screen TV
• Dedicated document camera
• DVD
• VCR
• Laptop connections
• Audio and video conferencing capabilities

G.4. Presentation Rooms

Price College has two presentation rooms for student use. One of these presentation rooms is contained within the Business Communications Center. Reservations for this room must be approved through David Williams (325-5595). The second presentation room, room 2012, is managed by PCB IT.

Each of these presentation rooms includes:

• Equipment in both Presentation Rooms includes:
• Dedicated Desktop computer
• DVD
• VCR
• VGA projector
• Laptop connections
• Audio and video conferencing capabilities
• *Room 2012 has a dedicated document camera.