Classroom Technology
This article will assist you with classroom technology.
General Technology Information
Classrooms at Geneseo offer a laptop connection (HDMI/VGA) and a DVD player. Some classrooms also have a document camera.
To explore the technology available in each classroom, visit Virtual EMS.
To reserve a room, contact Campus Scheduling & Special Events at 585-245-5500.
If you have a classroom emergency that requires immediate attention, call the CIT HelpDesk at 585-245-5588. Provide the building and room number, the faculty name, and a brief description of the issue.
To report an issue after class, where no immediate response is necessary, submit a request to the CIT helpdesk.
CIT can assist with many other needs in the classroom, including student seating and instructor furniture. Since these issues are not typically an emergency, it is best to submit a request to the CIT helpdesk.
Wireless Microphones - Newton
The following Lecture Halls have dedicated wireless microphone systems installed, with the belt-pack microphone available for pick up from the A/V desk in Newton 121:
Newton 201
Newton 202
Newton 203
Newton 204
Newton 214
Each setup includes an audio-to-USB microphone interface. This allows the wireless microphone audio to be fed into a laptop or the dedicated PC in the classroom. Faculty will need to select “Focusrite Scarlet Solo” as the “Microphone” input in Zoom audio settings for that audio to be part of a hybrid class using Zoom. The students connecting remotely will get clearer audio from the presenter, and Zoom sessions can be recorded to the local computer as well.
Sign-out equipment will be sanitized routinely, and disposable mic covers are available.
Wireless Microphones - Bailey, South, Welles
The following rooms have a wireless microphone system. This system works with the faculty laptop to enhance audio for remote participants.
Bailey 102
Bailey 103
Bailey 104
Bailey 105
Bailey 202
Bailey 203
Bailey 204
South Hall 233
South Hall 336
South Hall 338
South Hall 340
Welles Hall 24
Welles Hall 26
Welles Hall 121
Welles Hall 123
These rooms also have disposable microphone covers available. Microphone audio-to-USB Microphone interface are included to facilitate better audio for hybrid Teams classes.
Microphone Troubleshooting
If your wireless microphone isn’t working, there are a few quick things you can check before calling for help.
Look at the belt pack; are the batteries dead?
Even if the mic worked earlier, batteries can drain quickly.
Check the mic receiver, is it on?
The receiver is usually located in the teacher's station near the system switcher, and must be powered on for the mic to function.
When class ends, shut off the microphone to extend its battery life, making sure it is ready for the next class.
Hybrid / HyFlex Rooms
Web cams and ceiling microphones facilitate hybrid and HyFlex class delivery in the following rooms:
Newton 202
Newton 204
Newton 205
Newton 214
South Hall 338
South Hall 340
Welles Hall 24
Welles Hall 26
Welles Hall 121
Welles Hall 123
Personal Voice Amplification
CIT recommends the Giecy Voice Amplifier. It is portable, rechargeable, and comes with its own headset microphone. The headset is wired and the amplified speaker can be clipped to a belt. It's also relatively inexpensive.
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