LATHER ON THE SUN SCREEN

HISTORY OF CLASSROOM TECH

BEFORE CLASS STARTS  It’s a good idea to come at least 30 min before class starts  If the computer is on, restart it  Log on, test all equipment and apps  Print handouts – Print to closest Canon printer at NC (must have code). All other campuses you must bring thumb drive or to the front desk  Call Classroom Tech if needed  Get coffee

BASIC OPERATION OF CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT  Turn on the computer and log on  User Name: wilmcoll\john.q.smith Password: same as

HOW DO I TURN ON THE PROJECTOR ?  You should hear a noise, light should change from orange to green  You may have to walk closer to the projector  Select the right input

I WANT TO BRING MY OWN DEVICE  Pc Laptop to projector  Mac laptop to projector  Ipad

TESTING TESTING, IS THIS THING ON?  Test all of the technology equipment you will be using  Open all of the apps you need for class  Make sure the volume is where you need it for any videos you maybe playing

SOUND CHECK 3 different ways to adjust sound  Speaker Icon – lower left of screen  Projector remote  Amplifier

WHAT IF IT’S NOT WORKING  Don’t panic  Try troubleshooting your problem  Contact the Classroom Technology Department  Contact the nearest faculty development staff

TROUBLE SHOOTING 101  No power / computer will not turn on = red switch

TROUBLE SHOOTING 101  Blue projector screen = try switching inputs on the projector remote  Wrong screen is showing on the projector = windows key + P  No sound  All else fails, restart the computer  Troubleshooting will help keep your class keep flowing

CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY CONTACT INFO

Please report all issues to

WHAT TECHNOLOGY IS AVAILABLE ?   or call the classroom tech department for your campus And how do I get it?

POWERFUL POINTS PowerPoint operational tips  Use F5 to start your presentation  Always load your PPT files onto the desktop before class, then remove your thumb drive and put it back in your bag this way you won’t leave it behind  Use a power point remote  Use presenter mode

POWERFUL POINTS PowerPoint Design Tips  No paragraphs

POWERFUL POINTS PowerPoint Design Tips  No paragraphs  Pay attention to design

BEGINNER MOTORCYCLES  My personal favorite: the Suzuki Savage  Light weight (~380lbs)  Adequate power (650cc engine)  Low seat height fits most riders

POWERFUL POINTS PowerPoint Design Tips  No paragraphs  Pay attention to design  Use images sparingly

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION  Think outside the screen  Have a hook  Ask questions  Modulate, modulate, modulate 