Information and Technology

Classroom Technology Standards

Updated March 8, 2011

Bowdoin’s standard classroom technology installation features a user-friendly SmartPanel classroom that is paired with an instruction workstation: Table, Podium, Movable Lectern or Credenza.  To view the technical details of each classroom and to view video instructions, go to:  http://www.bowdoin.edu/it/labs

• Page 1: Standard classroom technology configuration. 
• Pages 2-3: Technical specifications and additional technology.

STANDARD CONFIGURATION:

• Instructor workstation is located near SmartPanel
• Contains a secured, small form factor computer with movable 17” Flat panel monitor
• Small form factor keyboard and mouse
• Web cam w/built in mic on desktop for video conferencing
• Provision for laptop connection
• Output to Hi-Resolution Projector & Screen or LCD panel
• Digital presenter
• Moveable, covered, consolidated cabling
• Floor box underneath or patch panel (least noticeable as possible) contains power, ethernet, video/audio and control cables
• Remote controls for projector and DVD player
• Laminated instructions in plastic holder

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

The following are the “SmartPanel” classroom equipment specifications:

• Projector - A ceiling mounted, networkable, data/video proector capable of the following resolutions:
  • Minimum: XGA (1024 x 768)
  • Current - High Definition 1 (1280 x 800): An aspect ratio of 16:10, capable of displaying High Definition Video (720p)
  • Ideal - High Definition 2 (1920 x 1080): An aspect ratio of 16:9, capable of displaying High Definition Video (1080p)
  • A minimum of 4500 NASI lumens is required
• LCD Panel - Capable of displaying HIgh Definition images (1920 x 1080) and various other computer resolutions. LED backlighting is required.
• SmartPanel - The source selection buttons are mounted at ADA height, clearly labeled and backlit. From left to right and top to bottom, there are two rows of three as follows:
  • Row 1: Instr Comp (for lecturn computer), Laptop1 (for SmartPanel interface), Laptop 2 (if applicable)
  • Row 2: Doc Cam, DVD, Blank

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  •   User Interface:
    • Laptop Connection:
      • 3 row/15 pin VGA input and 15 pin output with mini-audio plug (3.5mm)
      • VGA Cable w/integrated audio provided for laptop users
      • Ethernet connection
    • DVD controller
    • AC power (electrician required):  Outlet located within 2 ft of SmartPanel for laptop.  A quad AC outlet for a SmartBox and duplex at the projector.
      
      
      • Screen - Electric tab-tensioned screen to be controlled by the SmartPanel (combined with Projector On/Off)
      • Network control of primary switching unit
      • Multi-standard/regional DVD player
      • Speakers – Either two wall mounted speakers on either side of the screen or ceiling recessed
      • Audio Amplifier (built in) to supply amplification for all sources

  
  Cabling Specifications (Networking):

  • Two CAT6 cables to projector in ceiling, one plugged into projector, one for redundancy
  • Four CAT6 cables to SmartBox: One connected into SmartBox network module, one for instructor computer, one connected to laptop hook-up, and one for redundancy

  Additional Technology:

  • Wall mounted VoIP phone
  • Wall mounted PoE clock
  • Light switch at entrance and near instructor station
  • Microphone or voice amplification (for over 50 students)
  • Podium or table light