Articles related to classroom technology.
This article describes the common A/V cables used in Xavier classrooms.
This article lists available A/V equipment and guidelines for requesting it.
PC and Mac desktops can be duplicated so that content is mirrored by the classroom projection systems.
This article explains how to use a touchpanel to operate equipment in (most) classrooms.
This article describes basic operation of Zoom Rooms for hybrid learning.
This FAQ collects questions we are commonly asked about Zoom Rooms used for hybrid learning.
Information about the 2016 Summer Classroom Refresh.
Information about the 2017 Summer Classroom Refresh.
Information about the 2018 Summer Classroom Refresh.
This article describes the classroom refresh project for Summer 2019.
This article describes the overall scope of IT's 2021 summer classroom refresh project.
T3 Microphones from Lightspeed have replaced the Listen Point microphones in Alter Hall for assistive devices in classrooms.
Newer versions of MacOS prevent the Solstice Audio Driver from loading without user intervention.
3-Series® Processors: Recovery Procedure
This article explains preventative and in-the-moment actions you can take to stop disruptive attendees in Zoom.
This article demonstrates how to delete VidGrid video content.
Frequent disconnects from Solstice are most likely caused by conservative power settings on the shared device.
Layout SIM lab in HUB 205
The screen sharing feature in Zoom may be missing if the preference is turned off in your Zoom profile.
Solstice audio is disabled. This explains the controls to turn audio output to classroom speakers ON and OFF.
The grey screen is an indicator that the video uses HDCP protection. One possible workaround is to use VLC to play the DVD.
Classrooms can be reserved via the Registrar's office.
After installing Solstice App and launching the .exe file an error message appears stopping the installation.
On Windows, this behavior has been traced to outdated video drivers.
Classroom Technology can provide speakers for small to mid size classroom events. Larger venues will require equipment rental by the event organizer.
Errors during playback with Kanopy generally revolve around Digital Rights Management (DRM) or browser issues.
Download & Installation of Mersive Solstice current version client on Mac OS X
This article discusses how to use Breakout Rooms with the Zoom Rooms hybrid classrooms. It requires some adjustments to who hosts the meeting during breakouts.
This article describes how to use the wired podium microphone in Kennedy Auditorium.
This article explains how to use Zoom Rooms specifically in HUB rooms 201/301/307.
VHS is a legacy technology no longer supported at Xavier.
ZOOM integration with Canvas
This article lists all the classrooms containing Zoom Rooms technology for hybrid learning.
Under a certain set of conditions, a Zoom Room will join a breakout room when not intended. This article discusses workarounds.
This article explains what waiting rooms and why Xavier is adopting them as of Sept 1 2020.