Classroom Tools and Technology for Virtual Learning

From VITAL and the Office of Information Technology

Classroom Technology

Technology Cart

Standard technology cart with desktop computer

PC with Windows 10, Office 2019 and SPSS 25.
Internal DVD player with VLC Media Player software.
Webcam with microphone
Projection (projector or flat-screen TV)
External speakers
Many carts include a document camera
a few carts include an external DVD player

Webcam

IT is working to add webcams to classrooms based on classroom priority and availability of equipment. These will be standard webcams that can be used if virtual meetings are needed in the class.

Technology for Virtual Meets and Recordings

Zoom	This virtual meeting space requires a passcode for entrance into the virtual classroom to ensure security. The University has purchased a license for this platform. If you need an account please visit valpo-edu.zoom.us >Sign In > Sign in via SSO. Use valpo-edu for the domain. Ability to record your session to the cloud, if desired. Zoom can be integrated with Blackboard. Here’s how. Please be sure to have your Zoom account activated before trying to use the integration option within Blackboard.
Blackboard	Tips for using Blackboard
Google Meet	Virtual Meeting space available to Valpo users. https://meet.google.com Please note: Recording capability will be unavailable in September due to changes being made by Google.
ScreenPal	Video recording and editing platform that is quick and easy to use. This option can also be integrated with Blackboard Learn. How to Get Started with a ScreenPal Account
OneButton Studio	Located on the bottom floor of the CCLIR, this small recording studio will allow you to record and save a presentation to a local USB drive. The room even features a green screen for all of your creative needs. Schedule time in the studio
Remote Labs	Access campus software from home through our remote labs option. Use this option to log into a campus computer that has specific software downloaded on it. Computers from ASB 236, GEM 160, and URH 119 are available through this option. ASB 236 - SPSS 25, SAS 9.2, RStudio, NetBeans, Java Development Kit, Wireshark GEM 160 - Maple for calculus; Civil3D, RISA, and Vissim/Visum/Vistro for Civil Engineering; and SolidWorks and Inventor Pro URH 119 - SPSS 25, SAPGUI

Requesting Personal Microphones or Other Specific Equipment/Technologies

In order to streamline requests- Contact your Dean.

*Please note that there are high demands for technical equipment and quantities may not be available. IT will do the best they can to obtain equipment.

Resources and Available Training Options

Zoom Resources	Need assistance learning how to navigate Zoom? Check out these resources: LinkedIn Learning YouTube Valpo Knowledge Base
Valpo Knowledge Base	Our Knowledge Base (Confluence) is a searchable resource with how-to’s on most University software and processes. Use this to learn more about: Dealing with Slow Internet Speeds Zoom Blackboard VPN Connections Remote Labs And more!
VITAL Training	VITAL hosts a number of training sessions on different topics throughout the year. Please check here for session offerings and availability. VITAL's Online Teaching Resources site
IT Support	Need a technology consultation or have an issue with technology that you need assistance with? Email us at helpdesk@valpo.edu!