Zoom Classroom Upgrades

Release Date: Wednesday, Aug 19, 2020


Over the summer, we updated our classrooms to meet the needs of remote teaching via zoom. These previously-unequipped rooms now have a Zoom-compatible camera and Shure mic system that will interface with zoom.

 

  • ACAD: 224
  • AGLS: 111A, 111BC
  • AIEN: M113, M207, M309
  • ALLN: 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1016, 2064, 1002, 1015
  • BICH: 107, 108
  • BLOC: 104, 129, 149, 150, 161, 202
  • BLTN: 003, 006, 018
  • BSBE: 115
  • CHEM: 100, 2102, 2104, 2121, 2122
  • CHEN: 102, 104, 106, 108, 111, 112
  • CSA: 302, 303
  • ETB:, 1003, 1020, 1035
  • FERM: 110, 303
  • HALB: 101, 104, 105
  • HEB: 110, 134, 136, 203, 222, 223
  • HECC: 100, 105, 108, 110, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 207, 209
  • HELD: 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 118, 119, 121
  • HFSB: 101, 102, 104, 105, 119X
  • HPCT: 101, 102, 103, 123
  • HRBB: 104, 113, 115, 124, 126, 131, 204
  • KLCT: 113, 117, 121, 123, 127
  • LAAH: 264, 301, 372, 373, 401, 465, 466, 467
  • MHEC: 105, 106, 119, 120, 133, 220, 318
  • MILN: 201, 202
  • MILS: 110, 213, 217, 316, 317
  • MPHY: 107, 109, 203, 204, 205, 213
  • NCTM: 120, 122
  • OMB: 103, 110, 112, 206
  • PSYC: 106, 108
  • REYN: 141, 214, 215, 230, 305, 403
  • RICH: 101, 106, 114
  • SCC: 114, 102B, 210F
  • SCTS: 317
  • SPHC: 119, 120, 235
  • THOM: 121, 122, 107A, 112D
  • VMS: 201
  • YMCA: 109, 113, 115

 

We also updated several rooms not supported by us to help meet the demand for remote learning. These rooms vary, but have our standard Shure mic system and a Zoom-compatible camera:

 

  • ACAD: 225, 226, 227, 228, 307
  • ANTH: 130
  • BLOC: 457
  • CHEM: 255
  • CVLB: 421
  • EDCT: 215, 225, 503, 569, 614, 616, 632, 717
  • GLAS: 8, 205, 206
  • KLCT: 021A
  • MSTC: 100
  • PEAP: 135, 136, 137, 138
  • WCBA: 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 154, 155, 156, 161, 181, 182, 184, 185, 290
  • WCLF: 126
  • MPHY: Hawking Auditorium

 

In addition to the updates done by us, the DSA, Reed, and Athletics teams also updated many of the non-traditional spaces with classroom technology to meet the needs of remote teaching via zoom.

 

  • Rudder Theater Complex - (979-845-8903):
    • WiFi update in all large venues
    • Zoom-compatible cameras installed
    • OAL-managed computers installed
  • Rudder Tower - (979-845-8904):
    • WiFi and wired network updated for increased demand
    • Zoom-compatible cameras installed
    • OAL-managed laptops purchased
  • Memorial Student Center - (979-845-8904):
    • WiFi updated for increased demand
    • Zoom-compatible cameras installed
    • OAL-managed computers installed
  • All Faiths Chapel - (979-845-8904):
    • WiFi and wired network installed
    • Zoom-compatible camera installed
    • Portable projector and screen purchased
    • OAL-managed computer installed
  • Koldus 144 - (979-845-8903):
    • OAL-managed computer installed
  • UACC - (979-845-8903):
    • Distributed projection system installed
    • Sound system updated
    • WiFi updated for increased demand
    • OAL-managed computer installed
  • WCCC 116 A/B - (979-845-8903):
    • Zoom-compatible camera installed
    • OAL-managed computer installed
  • Rec Center 1132 and 2229 - (979-845-3076):
    • Zoom-compatible cameras installed
    • OAL-managed computers installed
  • Kyle Hall of Champions and Zone Club - (979-845-0094)
    • OAL-managed computers installed
    • Stylus-operated Wacom monitors installed
    • Zoom-compatible cameras and microphones installed
    • Lectern installed
  • Annenberg 1003, 1007, 1011ABC - (979-862-8957)
    • OAL-managed laptops purchased
    • Zoom-compatible cameras and microphones installed
    • Tripod installed
  • Reed Arena Bowl & 2nd Floor - (979-862-8957)
    • OAL-managed computers installed
    • Stylus-operated Wacom monitors installed
    • Zoom-compatible cameras and microphones installed
    • Lectern installed
  • Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building - (979-845-7720)
    • OAL-managed computers installed
  • Equine 708AB & 741
    • OAL-managed computers installed
    • Zoom-compatible cameras and microphones installed
  • Richardson 910 - (979-845-0807)
    • Portable whiteboard installed
  • GSC 101ABC - (979-862-8957)
    • OAL-managed computers installed
    • Zoom-compatible cameras and microphones installed
    • Portable displays installed

 

We are confident that these upgrades will enable a smoother transition to the high percentage of remote-learning in the fall. If you have any questions about a room you will be teaching in, please see the classroom equipment page for information or contact your local IMS center. For anything else, please reference keepteaching.tamu.edu.