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Software Based Teaching Spaces

Most of our large learning spaces are equipped with integrated microphones and cameras to enhance hybrid discussions and interactions. This technology allows remote participants to hear and clearly see the in-person audience, fostering greater engagement.

  • Baker Hall 136E
  • Doherty Hall 1212
  • Doherty Hall 2210
  • Doherty Hall 2302
  • Doherty Hall 2315
  • Hamerschlag B103
  • Hamerschlag B131
  • Margaret Morrison A14
  • Margaret Morrison 103
  • Porter Hall 100
  • Posner Hall A35
  • Wean 4708
  • Wean 7500

Get Started

1. Connect your laptop and share your screen with the room.


Do one of the following:

  • Wired - Connect the HDMI or USB-C cable to your laptop and tap Laptop on the panel.
  • Wireless - Tap Wireless Presentation on the panel and follow the on screen steps to connect.

Note: If you are using a device that does not have an HDMI or USB port, please bring your own multiport adapter.

2. Connect to Zoom for remote participants.

If you have remote participants, start the Zoom meeting for them.

  1. Connect the blue USB cable, labeled Conferencing, to your laptop.
  2. Tap Conferencing on the touch panel to use the conference camera and microphone.
  3. Open the Zoom app on your computer.
  4. Select your profile icon > Settings.
  5. Verify the Video and Audio settings:
    • Video - select the one for your room: USB Capture SDI+, HuddleCamHD
    • Audio (Speaker) - Crestron (Crestron)
    • Audio (Microphone) - Dante USB I/O Module (Gates 4401 & Wean 7500), Shure ANIUSB-Matrix (Wean 4708) or TesiraFORTE for all other rooms
  6. Use the Zoom app to share your screen.
  7. Adjust your camera view through the Zoom app. 

I'm set up, I want to...

  1. Under Display Controls, tap the location for the additional device.
  2. Under Devices, tap the additional device to display (i.e., Desktop, Document Camera, etc.).
  3. (Optional) Under Display Controls, tap Blank Screen/Unblank Screen to toggle the room screens on or off in the corresponding location.
  1. Under Actions, select Video Preview.
  2. Tap Desktop to preview on the monitor.
  3. Tap Left Display or Right Display to preview additional devices (if applicable).
  4. Tap the arrow to return to the touch panel menu.
  1. Click Share Screen from within the Zoom meeting.
  2. Select either your desktop or an application and then click Share. The toolbar will move to the top of the screen. 
Control the camera view with the Zoom app. 
  • Auto Tracking - used to enable the presenter view and automatically track the presenter.
  • Chalkboard - preset used to focus on the camera on the room chalkboard or whiteboard.
  • Audience - preset to show the full classroom/audience.
  1. Place the materials under the document camera.
  2. Tap Laptop. The document camera will be projected in the classroom.
  3. Click Share Screen from within the Zoom meeting.
  4. Select Advanced and then Content from 2nd camera.
  5. Select ELMO UVC Camera as the USB document camera and then Share.

Note: Not all spaces are equipped with a USB-enabled document camera.

Before you begin, make sure:

Follow the steps below to share:

  1. Click Share Screen from within the Zoom meeting on your laptop.
  2. Select iPhone/iPad and then click Share.
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect your iOS device.

See Sharing your screen (iOS) with the Zoom Desktop Client for more information.

You can also use annotation tools on a shared screen or whiteboard within the Zoom meeting.

  1. From your Zoom meeting, click Record. Remote participants will be notified that the meeting is being recorded.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Select Record on this computer to save the recording to your hard drive.
    • Click Record to the cloud. You will receive an email with a link to the recording once it's available for viewing.
  3. Learn more about Meeting Controls and Tools.

Help and Support

Equipment Issues

Phone: 412-268-8855 (+ option 1)
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 am - 10 pm