Classroom Technology
Classroom Technology Help
Faculty and staff who need immediate help with technology in the classroom can contact the ITS Classroom Services at 515-294-8026, 515-294-4000, or . This help may include problems with
- laptop to projector connections
- data projectors/monitors
- DVD and VHS video playback
- document cameras
- networking
- audio systems
Media Enhanced Classrooms
Of the university's over 200 general classrooms, all with an overhead projector and a projection screen, more than 170 are equipped with varying degrees of advanced instructional technology. Classrooms may include data projectors/monitors, video playback (DVD and videotape), document cameras, audio systems, as well as access to the campus network. View equipment availability by room, or view photos and locations of all general classrooms on campus.
Student Response Systems (Clickers)
Student response systems, or clickers, have become standard equipment in many classrooms across the nation. Clicker technology allows instantaneous interactions between instructors and students, regardless of class size. The use of clickers in the classroom allows instructors to poll students during class, check students' understanding of the topic, administer quizzes, and take attendance. The three main components of clicker technology include the clickers (purchased by the students), a receiver installed in the classroom to collect responses, and the software that controls the system, installed on the instructor's laptop. To use clickers in your class, contact clickerhelp@iastate.edu.
Equipment Checkout
There are several instructional techology equipment resources and services available to students, faculty, and staff.
Media Installation
Media equipment purchase recommendations and installation services can be provided to departments or other campus users. Purchase specification recommendations can be made for instructional technology applications that either parallel current campus equipment, or change to meet differing user needs. Installation of that hardware and software can also be contracted. For more information, please contact Matt Darbyshire.
Media Coordinators
Media coordinators assist IT Services in providing media solutions such as location-specific media technology support.
