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.

Categories (4)

Classrooms

Room-by-room guides to Bowdoin's managed classrooms — the AV, presentation technology, and computers available in each space.
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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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Public Computer Labs

Room-by-room guides to Bowdoin's public computer labs — locations, available computers, and the software and technology installed in each.
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Managed Teaching Labs

Room-by-room guides to Bowdoin's managed teaching labs — specialized instructional spaces and the hardware and software configured for teaching in each.
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Articles (8)

Pinned Article Classroom and Meeting Space Technology Changes

Explains Bowdoin's phased removal of instructor computers from classrooms and meeting spaces (Fall 2025 through Fall 2026) and the addition of Apple TVs for wireless presentation, including how to present from your own device, where to get orientations and emergency help, and which rooms are affected. For faculty, staff, and students who teach or present in Bowdoin classrooms and meeting spaces.

Pinned Article Classroom and Public Lab Quick Glance

Pinned Article Managed Teaching Labs - Quick Glance

Connecting and disconnecting an iPad to a room's AV system by cable

Step-by-step guide and video for connecting an iPad to a Bowdoin classroom or meeting space display by cable using a USB-C-to-HDMI or Lightning Digital AV adapter, including selecting the room input, sound and mirroring tips, and disconnecting. For faculty, staff, and students presenting from an iPad in Bowdoin classrooms.

Connecting and disconnecting macOS to a room's AV system by cable

Step-by-step guide and video for connecting a Mac laptop to a Bowdoin classroom or meeting space display by cable (USB-C or HDMI), including choosing the right adapter, selecting the room input, fixing display and audio issues, and disconnecting. For faculty, staff, and students presenting from macOS in Bowdoin classrooms.

Connecting and disconnecting Windows to a room's AV system by cable

Step-by-step guide and video for connecting a Windows laptop to a Bowdoin classroom or meeting space display by cable (HDMI or USB-C), including adapters, selecting the room input, using Windows+P to duplicate or extend, fixing audio, and disconnecting. For faculty, staff, and students presenting from Windows in Bowdoin classrooms.

Current macOS Classroom and Lab Software

Lists the baseline (minimum) software installed on all Mac OS classroom and computer lab computers at Bowdoin, including the macOS version, Apple and Microsoft Office productivity apps, academic applications, media players, browsers, and clicker software. The image is updated each summer, so versions may change year to year. Applies to faculty, staff, and students using Mac lab and classroom computers.

Hide Desktop Items Quickly on Mac and Windows

Explains how to quickly hide desktop items on a Mac or Windows 11 computer for a meeting or screen share. Covers hiding all items, moving items into a folder, tidying with Stacks, and hiding system or device icons. These options change only what appears on the desktop and do not delete files. Applies to college-owned or personal computers.