Using data projectors in the General Purpose Pools
Use of data projectors in pools has been provided for in two ways.
Pools with fixed projectors
A few General Purpose pools on each campus are equipped with a DVD player
and a ceiling-mounted data projector which can be used in conjunction with
the DVD player, one of the pool PCs or a notebook PC (if the tutor or
presenter brings one to the class). This equipment (apart from the PC)
is managed by Campus Services as part of their AV03 audio-visual equipment
standard. Further details can be found on the Campus Services web site
at
http://www.unisa.edu.au/facilities/av/avguidlines.asp including locations and
operating instructions.
Pools with projector stands
Most of the remaining General Purpose pools which do not have a fixed
projector do have facilities to assist staff who can bring a portable data projector
for their class or training session. These facilities are:
- a projector stand (usually on the centre bench)
- a power outlet and bench-mounted VGA video output socket for connecting a data projector to one of the pool PCs (the one closest to the front of the room)
- in most cases the number of PCs has been increased to 21 to allow the tutor or presenter to use the data projector and PC in a full class of 20 students
- a pull-down projector screen (standard equipment in nearly all general purpose pools)
Note that you still need to bring a data projector. Staff who do not have access to a projector through their school can book a loan projector (with notebook PC) from their Campus Central office.
Check the
pools information or hardware
search facility for locations of pools with these facilities.