This page outlines things you might find helpful to know about classroom technology at UD, whether you're teaching face-to-face, online, or in a blended mode to students participating both in-person and remotely simultaneously.
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What technology is available in my classroom?
What software is installed on all classroom computers?
Connecting and projecting personal device
Using the Doc Cam
Using Zoom
Need help now?
What technology is available in my classroom?
Standard classrooms include:
- Podium with a dedicated computer
- Projection system (projector(s) or tv display)
- HDMI /VGA port to connect a personal device
- Touch screen interface (controls power, volume, and input source)
- Peripherals (web camera, annotation tablet, and document camera) connected to the dedicated computer
NOTE: Available classroom technology may vary. Visiting the classroom or searching for more information on 25Live is recommended. Open 25Live and use the Search locations field to find your room.
What software is installed on all classroom computers?
The following software is installed on standard classroom computers:
| 7-Zip |
Amazon Corretto |
| Box Drive / Edit |
Firefox |
| Google Chrome |
Google Drive |
| IBM SPSS Statistics 31 |
Microsoft Edge |
| MS Office (2024) |
Omnissa Client |
| Sphere 2 (doc cam) |
VLC Player |
| Wacom Tablet |
Zoom |
Need to request software to be installed on a classroom computer? Submit a software request form.
Bookmarks are set on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge for your convenience:
Connecting and projecting personal device
Be aware that not all peripherals (i.e. doc cam, speakers, microphone) will be accessible through that HDMI or VGA connection.
- Securely connect the HDMI or VGA cable to your device laptop. If your laptop requires a special adapter, make sure you have it available.
- Choose the input you are connected to (HDMI or VGA) on the touch panel.
- Make sure the audio source is selected for the room’s projection system. To play media with audio, lower the laptop’s volume and adjust it after the audio connection has been established.
Display and Audio Check for Windows Laptops
- Press the <Windows> <P> keys simultaneously for the projection mode selections.
- Select Duplicate to display the laptop image on the projection screen.
Display and Audio Check for Apple Laptops
- Go to the Control Center or to the Display Options in the system preferences to confirm the desired display settings.
- Select Mirror to display the laptop image on the projection screen.
- Navigate to the top right task bar or open the control center on your Mac. Make sure the audio source is selected for the room’s projection system. To play media with audio, lower the laptop’s volume and adjust it after the audio connection has been established.
Using the Doc Cam
A webcam is available on the dedicated podium PC, usually situated on top of the monitor.
- The webcam is automatically powered on when plugged in. Ensure the privacy cover is open before using.
- When using Zoom, choose LiveStreamer 313 as the video and microphone source. This allows you to present the image to Zoom participants and allow the participants to be able to hear you.
- Remaining close to the camera will ensure your remote attendees can hear the presenter and can be used with camera-based software.
When using Zoom, choose LiveStreamer 313 as the video and microphone source. This allows you to present the image to Zoom participants and allow the participants to be able to hear you.
Using Zoom
Using Zoom on the Dedicated Podium PC
Some units have Owls that can be requested for classroom zoom sessions, reach out to academictechnologies@udayton.edu to find out what is available. The podium webcam will have limited reach in terms of both video and audio.
- Open the Zoom app installed on the podium PC using the desktop icon, or access your zoom session from Canvas or Google calendar.
- If you login using the Zoom icon on the desktop, choose the SSO option.
- Use the domain: udayton.zoom.us
- If using a laptop for Zoom, both the speaker source of the meeting and the sound output of the laptop is set to the classroom speakers.
Need more information about using Zoom? Go to Zoom at UD