Instructional Space Definitions

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Instructional Environment Definitions

These definitions describe the types of instructional spaces available at Tarleton State University.

  • General Classroom — A standard classroom with integrated instructional technology, including presentation, audio, and interactive teaching tools.
  • Computer Lab — A shared computer classroom equipped with student workstations and instructional technology, including presentation, audio, and interactive teaching tools.
  • Specialized Classroom/Lab — A classroom designed and equipped to support instruction for specific courses or academic disciplines, with specialized furnishings, technology, or equipment beyond a standard general classroom.

Location Capability Definitions

These definitions describe the functional capabilities available in a space.

  • Web Conferencing — Supports live virtual meetings, allowing you to teach, present, and interact with both in-person and remote participants using video, audio, and screen sharing.

Audio/Visual Feature Definitions

These definitions describe the audio and visual technology features that may be present in a room.

  • Assistive Listening — Supports assistive listening devices to improve audio access for individuals with hearing needs.
  • AV Connection Panel — A simple wall or floor connection point (e.g., HDMI) for sharing content to the room display.
  • BYOD Connection — Allows you to connect your university-issued or personal device (e.g., laptop, tablet, or phone) to the room display using HDMI or USB-C.
  • Classroom Piano — A piano available for instructional use.
  • Confidence Monitor — A display visible only to the presenter or instructor for previewing content, notes, or timing during presentations.
  • Digital Microscope — Displays magnified images from a microscope on the room screen for group viewing.
  • Document Camera (Ceiling) — Displays physical materials from an overhead (top-down) view, such as documents, lab work, dissections, or large objects, on the screen.
  • Interactive Display — A large touchscreen display that allows you to present, write, and interact with content (e.g., SMART Board).
  • Interactive Monitor — A small touchscreen at the instructor station for controlling and annotating content while presenting.
  • Lecture Capture System — Enables recording or streaming of lectures, including audio, video, and presentation content.
  • Projectable Whiteboard Wall — A writable surface that can also be used to project content.
  • Projection Screen — A dedicated screen for displaying projected content.
  • Room Monitoring System — Cameras and microphones used to record or monitor activity in the room.
  • Stereo Speakers — High-quality speakers with left/right audio, ideal for music or media playback.
  • Theatrical Lighting — Stage lighting for performances or presentations, controlled by a lighting system.
  • Video Wall — Multiple connected screens that function as one large display.
  • Voice Amplification Mic — A microphone that amplifies your voice throughout the room.
  • Webcam — A fixed camera for video conferencing or recording.

Room Feature Definitions

These definitions describe the physical characteristics and accessibility features of a space.

  • Chalkboard — A traditional chalk writing surface.
  • Flexible — Movable furniture and features that allow the room layout to be easily reconfigured.
  • Mobility Accessible — Designed to support mobility needs, including wheelchair access and ease of movement throughout the space.
  • Soundproofing — Acoustical treatment that reduces outside noise and improves sound quality within the room.
  • Studio Lighting — Lighting designed to support high-quality video recording or streaming.
  • Visual Accessibility — Includes features that support individuals with visual impairments.
  • Wall-to-Wall Whiteboard — Extensive whiteboard space across most or all walls for writing and collaboration.
  • Whiteboard — A standard dry-erase writing surface.
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