Document Resource Center
Document Resource Center (DRC) is an area where you can access manuals and documents on a wide variety of instructional technologies and resources available to faculty and staff. The TLC is committed to providing updated materials and relevant information so check back often for updates and newly added items.
- Operations video
- Blu-ray/DVD player
- Document camera
- Connecting laptop or mobile device that supports a VGA connection
- Using the XPanel
- Complete operation manual
- Level 1 Quick Start Guide
Instructional Technology Equipment manuals:
- Far end room setup
- Near end room setup and operation
- Shutdown procedure
- Using the XPanel
- Complete operation manual
Instructional Technology Equipment manuals:
- Operation modes video
- Local presentation mode (start system presentation) - Same as level 2 local presentation mode
- Blu-ray/DVD player
- Document camera
- Connecting laptop or mobile device that supports a VGA connection
- Using the XPanel
- Smart Podium tutorial
Start system video conference - same as level 2 linked classroom mode/remote site (start system video conference)
Advance features:
Manual:
Skype offers free calling between calling between computers. It enables file transfers, texting, video chat and videoconferencing. The service is available for desktop computers, notebook and tablet computers and other mobile devices, including mobile phones. www.skype.com
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder software
Respondus
A tool for creating and managing exams that can be published directly to Desire2Learn. Exams can be created offline using MS Word or text format and then imported into D2L quizzes. There is also a feature where students can be monitored (via web cam) during the exam http://www.respondus.com
Softchalk
Create, customize and personalize content with rich media, interactive exercises, quizzes, and text. The combination of personalized content, embedded assessment, interactivity, and immediate student feedback increases student engagement and improves learning outcomes. http://softchalk.com/products/cloud
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Generate PDF forms that may be used to collect information (in excel).
Blackboard collaborate is a collaborative learning platform designed for education.
Take live engagement online. Deliver highly engaging and effective virtual classroom
activities, meetings, webinars, professional development, blended learning, and help
across your academic enterprise.
Desire2Learn (D2L) is a user-centric, web-based learning management system (LMS) for
the delivery of online teaching and learning.
Here you will find helpful information for faculty, staff, and students at PennWest California that will enhance your overall experience with using D2L.