Classrooms, Conference Rooms, & Meeting Spaces

Technology guides for Bowdoin classrooms, computer labs, conference rooms, and other campus meeting spaces.

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Classrooms and Computer Labs

This category contains articles about each classroom or public computer lab on campus as well as the configuration of the software installed on each computer. The articles are updated as new technology is installed or when software changes are made. This is generally done only during the summer months.
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Meeting and Event Spaces

There are a variety of meeting spaces and locations across campus to hold events, meetings or to hold special classes outside of a normal classroom environment. Many of these spaces do include audio and video capabilities.
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Remote work & hot desking

Information about remote work and on-campus hot desk or "hoteling" options.
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Classroom Technology

Information about specific technologies and AV touchscreen layouts in various spaces.
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Remote Classes

Join and present in hybrid or remote classes held over Microsoft Teams in a Bowdoin classroom.
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Microsoft Teams Rooms

Using Microsoft Teams Rooms hardware — in-room displays, cameras, and controllers — to book, start, and join meetings.
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Digital Signage

Create, schedule, and publish content to Bowdoin's digital signage displays across campus.
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Articles (5)

Definitions of Computer Lab Types

Defines the categories of computer labs at Bowdoin—public, departmental, teaching, research, and specialized/instrument labs—and explains how each is managed, funded, and replaced. Clarifies which labs are on an automatic 4–5 year replacement cycle versus the CAP process, and who is responsible for software. Applies to all Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students who use or manage campus computer labs.

How to Request a Room Reservation and Manage an Event

How to use the Campus Groups event creation form to request a room reservation, manage event details, and configure registration options. Applies to Campus Groups officers in any Bowdoin department or student organization

How to request event technology assistance for an event

Explains how to request audio/visual and production support—microphones, speakers, and session recording—for an approved campus event, and how to record a session yourself using Teams, Zoom, or Panopto. Directs hosts to reserve the room through Campus Groups first, then submit technology needs through the Provide Technology Needs for Approved Event request form. Applies to Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students hosting events.

Present Wirelessly from a Windows computer using Ditto

Step-by-step instructions for presenting wirelessly from a Windows laptop to a classroom or conference-room Apple TV using the Ditto app. Covers installing Ditto from Company Portal on a Bowdoin computer, using connect.goditto.com on a non-Bowdoin computer, and connecting with a room code to start sharing. Applies to Windows users presenting in Bowdoin rooms equipped with an Apple TV and the Ditto Receiver.

Wirelessly present in a classroom

Overview of the ways to present wirelessly in a Bowdoin classroom or conference room, depending on the device in the room. Covers AirPlay from a Mac, AirPlay from an iPad or iPhone, Ditto from a Windows laptop, and Mersive Solstice Pod rooms, with step-by-step instructions and screenshots. Applies to anyone presenting wirelessly in a room equipped with an Apple TV or Solstice Pod.