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Distance Learning Room - College Hall 310


The Office of Information Technology's Distance Learning Room features integrated technology which allows collaboration with other universities, colleges, K-12 Schools and other institutions from around the world!

    The facility is located in College Hall Room 310. Below you will find a description of the room, a list of  the equipment and technologies installed and active in the room, the scheduling priority structure, and important reservation information.

    About 310 Equipment:

  • Sony Data projector
    One 42" Monitor
    Three 35" Monitors
    Two Interactive Cameras
    One Document Camera
    Two VHS VCRs
    DVR (can play DVDs)
    Overhead Transparency Projector
    Fax Machine
    Networked Printer
    Sound System with wireless microphone including an infrared transmitter for the instructor's camera.
    Telephone Conferencing Equipment
    Thirty-Three (33) PC computers in classic Nova learning stations
    Crestron wired and wireless Control System including econtrol
    Polycom VS 4000

    Voice Phone in the room: (973) 655-4429
    Fax:  (973) 655-4190
    Primary Number ISDN: (973) 429-1368

    Detailed Description:

    The 42" and three 35" monitors are for classroom display of the remote site and all of the presentation possibilities provided. The unit is capable of showing and transmitting live video from two interactive video cameras, video tapes and laser video discs. It can also record up to four simultaneously run activities as it connects with a remote site having a special Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) phone line. 

    ISDN

    This type of line is available in most corporate offices and major universities throughout the world, making it possible to bring world-renowned experts to our students for completely interactive, two-way video and audio conferences.

    IP/H.323

    H.323 is a new internet protocol which connects to other H.323 device all over the world. Montclair State University's membership to NJEDge.Net will soon allow video conferencing to all 40 plus members with no additional lines charges. In addition, NJEDge's membership with Internet2 will allow H.332 calls not only to other Internet2 universities in the US on 43 other advance high speed network around the world. 

    Scheduling Priority Structure

    CO-310 Calendar

    The CO-310 facility is heavily booked by instructors who wish to use it as a teaching/computer lab. While the use of the room for on-site teaching is certainly allowed and encouraged by IT, CO-310 is first and foremost a distance learning facility. Video conferences for courses, classes, presentations, interviews, Continuing Education, and satellite downlinks have the highest priority. The use of CO-310 as a high technology instructional classroom (teaching computer lab, Power Point Presentations, etc.) is the next priority, followed by software training, FRS training and then regular classes. In some instances, individuals who have booked the room for anything other than distance learning may be "bumped" from the room.  Because of this, it is imperative that you have a "fall back" room in the event that you are "bumped" from this facility. 

    OIT appreciates your understanding and cooperation in this matter, and we ask that you plan accordingly.

    Priority List 

Distance Learning Video Courses in collaboration with other colleges and universities within:

Distance Learning single event classes/lectures/presentations with domestic and international colleges and universities.
Interviews with potential job candidates from a distance.
Over flow for DL programs originating from additional distance learning facilities on campus
High Technology classes/courses that need one or more of the following technologies:

computer teaching lab
data projector (ceiling mounted)
computer access to the Internet
a mediated room to make Power Point presentations
document camera
fax machine
video taping
audio conferencing

Faculty/Staff training for:

    Computer hardware & software
    FRS
    Regular classes

To reserve this space please email helpdesk@mail.montclair.edu

For technical consultation please contact

Thomas Green, 973-655-6940 or
John J. O'Brien, 973-655-7435
 

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