CPC Technology Training

If you regularly hold course sessions in Central Pool Classrooms (CPC), we highly recommend saving this page as a bookmarked link in your browser for future reference. Classroom Technology Services routinely refreshes and maintains the technology in the CPC to help improve your teaching experience.

Request in-person training

If you would like to have someone personally help you navigate the in-room technology, or if you have specific questions, please click here.

Self-guided training video

Click here for a comprehensive self-guided training video on how to use the technology in your classroom, provided by the generous courtesy of SAS Multimedia Services.

Step-by-step instructions

Basic Operation

To turn on the projector or display, tap on the touch screen to select the device you wish to use. Please note that the location and overall appearance of the touch screen may vary depending on the room.

Touch panel sources

PC users can use the provided keyboard and mouse. Laptop users can connect their devices to the system with the HDMI or USB-C cable. Wireless Sharing is available for laptop, tablet, and smartphone users (see below for additional instructions).

Wireless Sharing

Important Note: Your device must be connected to AirPennNet and have Bluetooth enabled.

After selecting Wireless Sharing on the touch panel:

Wireless sharing highlighted
  • For Macs, iPads, and iPhones

1. In Control Center  on your device, tap the Screen Mirroring icon

iOS Command Center icons

2. Under Screen Mirroring, select the option with the name of the room you are in

iOS Screen Mirroring Selection

3. Enter the 4-digit code on the in-room display
 

  • For Windows and Android devices

1. Open a new browser tab or window

2. Navigate to the URL on the in-room display [insert screenshot]

3. Enter the 4-digit code on the in-room display

Remote Participants

To ensure a remote presenter or participant can see and hear you while using Zoom:

  • Using the in-room PC

1. After logging in to Zoom with your PennKey, go to Settings in the app

Zoom app settings

2. Under Audio settings in Zoom, please make sure that PC-Conference  is selected for Speaker and Microphone: 

Zoom Audio Settings

3. Under Video & effects settings in Zoom, please make sure PC-Conference  is selected as the Camera under Video:

Zoom Video Settings

To turn on and adjust the cameras and microphones, please tap the options under Camera Selection, Camera Controls  or Microphones  on the touch panel

Camera and microphone controls
  • Important note:
    • Adjustments made to microphone levels in-room does not adjust sound in the Zoom call.