Interactive Video Classroom - Instructor Resources
Distance Education Production Manager: Sue Quast | Technical Support: 971-722-4990
IVC is a state of the art educational videoconferencing system integrating several technologies and using equipment that is easy to operate:
- Turning on the system simply requires use of a remote control unit to activate a projector. The host has constant, live, visuals of every site.
- Pushing a button activates microphones in front of the participants. Participants at the sites see the presenter, other participants, electronic notes, graphics, videos, and other selected images on a large screen.
The video network provides classrooms at all PCC campuses and most centers which can be used for linking throughout the district, to sites in Oregon and internationally. PCC is a leader in the use of high quality live, interactive video and audio conferencing systems.
Using the system
Most technical operations are done from the Sylvania Campus. Participants only need to use the touch to talk desktop microphones located on the tables, to talk to the other sites. Video signals are voice activated. When you speak, the other sites can see and hear you.
- Call ext. 4990 for technical assistance.
- Please do not change the settings on the equipment, including the computer, without technical guidance.
- After the event you do not need to turn off any of the equipment. Simply, turn off the classroom lights and make sure the door is securely closed when you leave.
Desktop Microphone Instructions
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Press down and firmly hold the "push" button while talking - A red light will indicate the microphone is activated.
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Give your name and identify your site:
"This is Joe at Rock Creek"
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Wait for the meeting facilitator to acknowledge you and invite you to continue. They might say:
"Yes, Joe, go ahead."
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When finished speaking, release the "push" button.
Remember:
- Only depress the button while you are speaking.
- Do not get too close to the microphone (15" - 20" is optimum).
- Speak in a normal voice (loud volume may distort sound).