Chafee 235
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Location
Second Floor of Chafee
Contact
Classroom Media Assistance, Lower Level Library (LL4), 401-874-4278, cmaking@etal.uri.edu
For reservations, Reserving Kingston Facilities.
Access
Important Notes: Card Activation
This auditorium is accessed with a card swipe lock. Before you can enter, you must have your URI ID card authorized for
access to this room.
Test your card at least 1 business day prior to your first class meeting. If your card does not work, contact Facilities Services Access Control Office at 874- 4577, or e-mail at access@etal.uri.edu.
Media Equipment
Chafee 273 has the following equipment installed:
- Installed LCD Projector
- Media Rack (includes DVD, VCR Player)
- Wireless Microphone
Directions
- Light Switches
There are two switch panels that control lighting for this room. The first is highlighted in the panoramic view, next to the main entrance, and the other is next to the back entrance. Each controls the lights for its side of the room.
- Podium/AV Cabinet
The lecturer's Podium doubles as the media rack. The media devices are located inside the podium, behind the locked door on the front side (highlighted). A key lock secures the media equipment rack. The key is assigned after room media orientation. Contact Classroom Media Assistance in Chafee 217 at 874-4278.
The cordless microphone and device remotes can be found in a space inside the cabinet on the left of the lower shelf..
The podium also comes equipped with a Dell computer tower and flat-screen monitor.
- Podium Computer
The Dell computer is pre-installed on the podium, and its keyboard and mouse can be found on an extendible tray in the podium. The computer tower has a a CD-ROM drive, floppy, and zip disk drive. You can control this computer with the keyboard and mouse on the podium, or with the Smart Board.
- Smart Board
The Smart Board works in conjunction with the computer and projector to allow you to interact with your desktop on a large scale. Using the Smart Board makes it possible to give type-written, as well as hand-written notes to the class, since both can be saved to a disk or emailed.
- Installed LCD Projector
The projector hangs stationary from the ceiling in front of the projector screen. Its video feed and power switch is controlled by the Extron Switcher (see "Turning Projector On/Off" and "Switching Inputs"). Do not operate manually.
NOTE: The Display Power ON and warm-up cycle time for the projector is 2 minutes. Any attempt to power OFF within this time period will crash the system. The warm-up time is done when the green light on the projector is no longer blinking. The projector can be re-powered ON- if needed again- after the 2-minute cool-down cycle.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not try to Power On/Off the projector prior to the 2-minute warm-up and/or cool down cycle.
WHEN DONE: Press the green Display Power button for 2 seconds. The Power Display button will not be lit. The last media source button used will remain lit.
3.DVD - Video signal is routed to the projector. To control the DVD, use the buttons on the face of the DVD player or the DVD remote control stored in the Media Rack (5) Drawer. Manually power On/Off. Volume Control knob is on right side of the Extron Switcher panel. 4. VCR - VHS Video signal is routed to the projector. To control the VCR, use the buttons on the face of the VCR player, or the VCR remote control stored in the Media Rack (5) Drawer. Manually power On/Off. Volume Control knob is on right side of the Extron Switcher panel. 5.Cassette - Audio signal from the Cassette Player is routed to the sound system. To control the cassette, use the buttons on the face of the player. Projector need not be on to operate. Manually power On/Off. Volume Control knob is on right side of the Extron Switcher panel. 6. Document Camera - Video signal is transmitted through the VGA cable marked # 6 stored in the media rack. Use Input 6 located on the side of Media Rack to connect the document camera to the Extron Switcher.
Document Camera is not stored in the auditorium. It must be reserved on the CMA Equipment Request web form, picked up and returned after use.
Note: There is no audio included with this input.
7. Video - These inputs connect alternative video sources (e.g. Video Camera, etc.).
If there are any questions about how to hook up your auxiliary device, ask Classroom Media Assistance.
Using the Smart Board:
The Smart Board can be used as a physical interface between you and the podium computer. The projector and podium computer must be powered on to project the computer image and communicate with it. You should see the desktop screen of the podium computer appear on the Smart Board.
You can use your fingers as the mouse cursor, (you will notice that the arrow follows your finger around the screen). To "left-click" on the desktop, tap once with your finger. For a "right-click", press the mouse button on the right side of the Smart Board tray (shown right). If you wish to type on the Smart Board, press the keyboard button above the mouse button from the last instruction. A virtual keyboard will appear on the screen, which you can use to type.
On the bottom left corner of the desktop image, there should be a "Smart Notebook" icon. This is the program with which you will take notes on the Smart Board. Double-tap it to open.
While SMART Notebook is open, or even when its not, you can use the pens and eraser on the tray to draw on the board. Each pen has an individual color associated with it, depending on which pen is out of its slot. You must remember to put each color pen in its own slot.
Circular eraser and color marker pen in slots.
- Power Outlet
Laptop power outlet is located on the wall under the Smart Board. There are outlets located along each wall for student use.
Wired/Wireless Internet Access
- Ethernet Port
Connect your laptop to this internet connection. Red dot indicates active port.
Wireless Microphone
Using the Microphone: The cordless microphone's sound is pre-set in the audio system. To activate, slide the cover door (highlighted #1) protecting the buttons on the microphone. Press the red "on/off" power button. DO NOT TOUCH THE CHANNEL BUTTONS. Close door. Switch the Mute button to Off (#2) in order for sound to be picked up.
When done, switch to Mute On, power Off the microphone, and return microphone to the rack.
Locking Up Procedures
- 1. On the Media Link Controller, press the "Power Display OFF" button to turn Off the projector.
- 2. Remove your media and Power Off the media machine used. Power Off your laptop. Return cables to the floor box and/or media case.
- 3. Power OFF microphone and return to Classroom Media Assistance Office in Chafee 217.
- 4. Turn the classroom Lights OFF. Shut all Exterior Doors.
- 5. Swipe-lock the main door using your URI ID card. The card-reader light will blink green when in locked mode.
Security
Ask students waiting for the next class to remain outside the classroom until their instructor arrives. You as Instructor are responsible for the room's security during your class time, so please lock up!
