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Welcome to the Classroom
Technology department at the University of San Francisco. As part of USF's Information
Technology Services Computer Support department, Classroom Technology provides
technical support and AV equipment for use in learning environments.
We believe that technology can enhance instructional effectiveness, increase
learning, and improve the curriculum. Our goal is to provide facilities and
technical resources that will support outstanding educational programs and enhanced
learning.
We invite all members of the university to share their feedback with us at
Classroom Technology. We welcome your input and shared interest in instructional
technology.
 Department Location, Hours & Staff
(415) 422-6668 Equipment
Procedures and Policies
Smart Classrooms
Classroom Clickers
PDF Quick Start Guides:
Location, Hours & Staff
Classroom Technology is located in Lone Mountain North, 2nd Floor.
Office / Reception Hours
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Delivery Hours
Monday through Friday: 7:40 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: By advance request only
Staff
- Pat Chia, Director of Computer Support
422-2969, chia@usfca.edu
- Larry Montagna, Manager
422-2001, montagna@usfca.edu
- Gerrick Ong , Student Supervisor
422-2007, gong2@usfca.edu
- Debbie Ravatt, Support Technician
422-5776, djravatt@usfca.edu
- Jeffrey Rotter , Support Technician
422-2255, jbrotter@usfca.edu
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Equipment
The Classroom Technology department offers a variety of audiovisual equipment
that includes televisions, VCR's, compact disc players, slide projectors,
overhead projectors, audio cassette and audio amplification equipment.
Any of this equipment can be delivered to Faculty and Staff upon request,
and many classrooms have permanently installed TV's, VCR's, pull-down screens
and overhead projectors. Please call us at x6668 if you have questions about
what is installed in your classroom.
Classroom Technology also provides computer projection carts. These carts
are equipped with a Dell PC imaged with the USF standard suite of software,
computer projection equipment, and a connection for a laptop computer.
Deliverable Assets:
- TV/VCR Carts
- Computer Projection Carts
- PC and Mac Laptops (to Level 1 Smart Classrooms only)
- Slide Projectors
- Portable Screens
- Overhead Transparency Projectors
Loaner Equipment:
Must be picked up and signed for at Lone Mountain North, 2nd Floor
- Portable LCD Projectors
- Macintosh Laptops (other than Level 1 classrooms)
- Portable CD and Tape Players
- Macintosh Video Adapters
(Due to the variety of Macintosh PowerBooks, we recommend you bring your
laptop to LMN to ensure you have the correct adapter.)
Please review our policies for details about requesting
this equipment.
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Smart Classrooms
There are currently 40 Smart Classrooms in the general inventory, and there
are plans to add additional rooms every year. Each Smart Classroom is equipped
with a high-end LCD projector as well as wall-mounted speakers for audio output.
All Level 1 Smart Classrooms have a SmartBox mounted at the front of the
classroom. This gives the presenter the ability to project videotapes and
DVD's onto the pull-down screen. Also, at the Laptop Table, all cables are
provided to allow a laptop computer to be connected to the AV system.
Level 2 Smart Classrooms also provide projection capabilities from videocassette,
DVD and laptop computers. Additionally, our Level 2 Smart Classrooms include
permanently installed PC and Macintosh computers. Both of the computers have
the standard USF suite of software, full access to the USF network and internet,
and a built-in DVD drive.
Keys to USF's Smart Classrooms can be obtained from Classroom Technology
in Lone Mountain North, 2nd Floor from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm . In addition, the Lone Mountain Conference
Center can also provide keys to Smart Classrooms. Please call us at x6668
to ensure that we can provide the key to the room you have been assigned.
To see a list and pictures of current Smart Classrooms on campus, please
follow this link :
http://www.usfca.edu/acadserv/academic/registrar/rooms/index.html
For help in the Smart Classrooms, please check out our Quick Start Guides:
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Policy and Procedures
Advance notice of at least 24 hours is required for delivery of all equipment,
although we recommended a minimum of 48 hours.
We recommend that you make requests in person at the Classroom Technology
office in LMN. For faculty and staff, requests can also be made by calling
the main number during regular office hours. USF ID's may be checked by Classroom
Technology staff members to ensure affiliation with the university.
Faculty approval is required for student use of computers and video projection
systems and must initiate the reservation request.
Smaller assets, such as CD players and cassette recorders, may be borrowed
by students without Faculty approval. Students must complete the Request Form
in person and leave their Student ID with the Classroom Technology Receptionist
until the equipment is returned to LMN.
The maximum checkout period for students is 24 hours or over a single weekend.
Faculty and staff may make reservations for 48 hours. Classroom Technology
management will need to authorize an extended loan.
Equipment will be delivered and set up by our student technicians. Deliveries
and pickups can only be made during our hours of operation. Please be advised
that while we do provide services to classrooms on campus, many non-academic
functions are supported by the Events Scheduling department.
Macintosh and PC laptops can be delivered to Level 1 Smart Classrooms, and
the policies are the same as the computer projection carts. Laptops are not
delivered to any other locations.
Late return of equipment is strongly discouraged as this prevents the department
from fulfilling the needs of subsequent borrowers. Habitual patterns of late
returns may result in the forfeiture of borrowing privileges.
Classroom Support Spreadsheet (Shows what equipment can be delivered to which rooms)
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