Tech Tips Info Useful Links School of Public

Tech Tips, Info & Useful Links School of Public and International Affairs Fall 2020

Introduction • This brief slide deck provides information about tech tools for fall course preparation. • All faculty who requested a lapel mic and/or Logitech webcam will receive these technologies as orders arrive at SPIA. Webcams are presently on backorder.

Using lapel mics in the classroom • To use a lapel mic in any SPIA classroom, open the podium cabinet and plug it into the 3. 5 mm port (as shown to the right). • Lapel mics are great for dealing with ambient noise without impairing the quality of the wearer’s spoken word. Best practice: repeat questions and answers from students to ensure a good experience for synchronous participants and for users of the uploaded recorded sessions. • In case you need an extension for your lapel mic wire (i. e. , to walk around while teaching, etc. , ) please reach out to the local SPIA-IT Tech to borrow an extension cable. Note: if you walk around, you may move out of range of the webcam. Also: take care with social distancing vis-à-vis you & students.

Switching to and testing a mic on a MAC Step 1: Click the Apple icon present in the top left corner of the screen. A menu will appear as shown in this image: Step 4: Under Sound select the Input tab. Step 5: Highlight Digital In or Line in Step 2: Click System Preferences. Step 3: Under system preferences select Sound either by clicking it or by searching for it in the search text box. Step 6: Speak into your mic and confirm the Input level reacts

Switching to and testing a mic in Windows Step 1: Select Start > Settings Step 2: Select System Step 4: Click on the drop down for Choose your input device Step 5: Select your mic. Step 6: Speak into your mic and confirm the Test your microphone bar reacts Step 3: Select Sound

Baldwin classroom tech • 101 D – Podium, Logitech Webcam, Windows PC, HDMI and VGA inputs, 8 TV’s (4 per left and right wall), 2 Projectors (front and back), and 8 HDMI cables for students to plug into the TV’s (ports on wall beneath tvs) • 102 – Podium , Logitech Webcam, Windows PC, HDMI and VGA inputs, 1 Projector • 104 – Podium , Logitech Webcam, Windows PC, HDMI and VGA inputs, 1 Projector • 202 – Podium , Logitech Webcam, Windows PC, HDMI and VGA inputs, 1 Projector, Document Camera, DVD Player • 301 – Podium , Logitech Webcam, Windows PC, HDMI and VGA inputs, 1 Projector, Document Camera, Blu-ray player • 302 – Podium , Logitech Webcam, Windows PC, HDMI and VGA inputs, 1 Projector, Document Camera • 480 – Podium , Logitech Webcam, Windows PC, HDMI and VGA inputs, Lighting and Blinds controls

202 Herty Dr. classroom tech • 115 – Podium , Logitech Webcam, Windows PC, HDMI and VGA inputs, 1 Projector, Document Camera, Student PCs • 117 – Podium , Logitech Webcam, Windows PC, HDMI and VGA inputs, 1 Projector, Document Camera • 214 – Podium , Logitech Webcam, Windows PC, HDMI and VGA inputs, 1 Projector, Document Camera, Student PCs

Platforms for remote learning • A Zoom account can be created upon request at no charge to the end-user. • Kaltura, a part of e. LC, has a downloadable software for screen capturing that also allows for voice & camera recording as part of the visual.

Useful Zoom links • UGA Zoom Page • Guide to Getting Started with Zoom • UGA Recommended Tips • Zoom's video tutorials page

Useful ELC & Kaltura links • UGA e. LC Page • e. LC Tutorial and Support page • e. LC Frequently Asked Questions • Creating and Uploading Video and Audio with Kaltura • Captioning within Kaltura & e. LC • Sharing Content • Kaltura Windows Download • Kaltura Mac Download

Your IT team and how to reach us Colter Mc. Whorter IT Manager Candler Hall 116 Office: 706 -542 -6322 coltermc@uga. edu Damon Garner IT Specialist Baldwin Hall 213 B Office: 706 -542 -2106 djgarner@uga. edu For technical support, please send an email to – spiait@uga. edu Doing this will create a ticket which notifies all IT personnel.

A final note Please remember, your SPIA-IT team is here to assist you, whether to demonstrate how to use tech in the classrooms, repair minor or major issues on school-owned machines, or address questions or concerns. Just reach out to spiait@uga. edu or to us individually through email, phone, or in-person as needed.