VAC304 is a classroom that offers professors the flexibility of instructing students in a traditional setting, while at the same time allowing them to bring technology into their instruction. The classroom is designed to help professors and students give elaborate multimedia presentations. It is also designed to allow students to work in small to mid-size groups moving the furniture around freely.
General Information
Location: Visual Arts Center, Room 304 (North).
Hours: Open by reservation.
Room Type: Classroom.
Seating Capacity: 35.
Reservations: Contact the Campus Scheduler.
Please note: The laptops that were in this room have been moved to Hatch 212. There are no longer laptops in this space. The flat-panel monitors will remain in the event they are used with student devices (Bowdoin-issued iPads or personal laptops).
Technology
Instructor/Podium Station:
- Mac Mini providing Mac OS and a virtual Windows operating system.
- HDMI and Ethernet Laptop/iPad connections available at the Instructor's Station.
- 24" Instructor Monitor.
- Logitech 1080p Webcam w/built-in microphone.
- NOTE: Primary Zoom/MS Teams device!
- A list of software for either operating system can be found here.
A/V Technologies:
- Panasonic PT-FRZ50W laser data projector.
- Ceiling Mounted, native resolution of 1920 x 1200.
- Extron Push-button System Controller (Located on the wall behind the instructor's station).
- Region Free Blu-ray/DVD/CD/MP3 Player.
- Note: Located on a shelf in an in-wall cabinet behind the instructor's station.
- Room Audio.
- Digital Document Camera.
- Crestron AirMedia (Wireless presentation solution).
- Vocal reinforcement Instructor: No.
- Vocal reinforcement Audience: No.
Additional Information:
- 5 wall-mounted whiteboards.
- Pull-down window shades.
- Flexible seating includes movable student tables and independent movable chairs.
Training and Support
Training:
We highly recommend that you request a training session before using this space for the first time. To request a session, click the button below.
Request Training Session
Support:
If you experience any issues in the classroom or lab, either with the AV technology or a computer, please let us know so we can fix it right away!
Report a Classroom or Lab Issue
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