Classroom Technology (CTec)

This designated group of technicians and student workers are available for troubleshooting, training, and equipment maintenance in supported facilities. CTec provides consulting to other units and department technicians, WVU-hired vendors, architects, design firms, and with WVU administration. Part of OIT's Support Services unit, this group also works with the Provost's Office to define classroom standards and renovate general purpose classrooms.

As of Fall 2008, there will be 67 classrooms on the Downtown and Evansdale campuses supported by CTec. Of those, 58 will have the "CTec Standard" designation, which are equipped with a PC (with DVD playback capabilities), data video projector, document camera, auxiliary input panel, and touchpanel control system.  Additional "optional" equipment such as microphones, personal response system clickers (PRS), Macintosh computer, and dual projection screens are available depending on the room. An additional 3 rooms will have the "CTec Computer Lab" designation, which incorporate the CTec standard into a room with computer workstations for each student. 6 classrooms will have the "CTec Basic" designation for facilities that are "Laptop Ready" with a projector and an input panel available for a laptop or other devices that an instructor can bring with them to class. If you are interested in teaching in any CTec classroom, please ask Classroom Reservations for proper placement to meet your instructional needs.

CTec staff are available to meet with faculty for individualized instruction sessions. A mock classroom equipped with a standard technology lectern is available in the CTec office located in G4 Oglebay Hall. Please contact us at 304-293-2832 with your questions, concerns, or training requests.

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Faculty Survey on Classroom Renovations and Technology

http://simpleforms.scripts.wvu.edu/2010plan/ctec/ WVU has invested significant resources in classroom renovations and technologies. These renovations are intended to improve the teaching and learning environment by enabling instructors to integrate technology seamlessly and by providing visual, audio, and physical resources to facilitate student learning. We are seeking your feedback regarding centrally-scheduled rooms in need of renovation, the technology resources desired in classrooms, and barriers to using technology. This survey should take less than ten minute to complete, and all responses are anonymous. Please complete the online survey at http://simpleforms.scripts.wvu.edu/2010plan/ctec/. Questions should be directed to Jessika Thomas, Office of the Provost (jlthomas@mail.wvu.edu or 293-4813).

 

CTec Open House Training Sessions scheduled for August

The Classroom Technology group will host Fall open houses for instructors interested in using technology resources in university-supported classrooms. CTec staff will be available during the open houses to provide instructors with information about the equipment in the classrooms, demonstrations on using the technology, and hands-on practice sessions. Information about resources in CTec supported rooms is available at http://oit.wvu.edu/ctec.

Fall 2008 Open House Schedule

·       Wednesday, August 13, 2008, from 10 am to 2 pm in 1001 Agricultural Sciences Building to demonstrate a "CTec Standard" classroom

·       Thursday, August 14, 2008, from 10 am to 2 pm in 101 Woodburn Hall to demonstrate a "CTec Standard" classroom

·       Friday, August 15, 2008, from 10 am to 2 pm in 711 Allen Hall to demonstrate a "CTec Basic " classroom

·       Thursday, August 28, 2008, from 10 am to 2 pm in G4 Oglebay Hall

·       Personal appointments are available throughout the year at the model classroom in CTec's downtown office, G4 Oglebay Hall.  Please call 293-CTEC (2832) to schedule an appointment.

 
Due to the expense of purchasing and maintaining technology equipment, instructors who wish to use technology resources in university-supported classrooms are requested to attend an open house or schedule a personal appointment to learn about CTec equipment and support. CTec staff members will work to accommodate your schedule and ensure that you feel prepared to use the lectern and equipment in your classes. For a list of CTec classrooms, visit http://oit.wvu.edu/ctec/classrooms.

 

Requesting CTec Classrooms

Attention Class Scheduling Coordinators: The SLI designation for CTec supported technology classrooms is "CTec Standard". Please select this option when scheduling classes in one of our technology classrooms. Each "CTec Standard" room is equipped with a PC with DVD playback capabilities, data video projector, document camera, and auxiliary input panel.  Additional "optional" equipment may be requested via the comments box on the eSLI or writing it on the paper SLI. These optional items include microphones, personal response system (PRS), a Macintosh computer, and dual projection screens. Please note that not all equipment is available in all classrooms, but every effort will be made by Scheduling to place instructors in the rooms that best meet their instructional needs.