KSC, PSU Classrooms: Laptop Ready Classrooms FAQ

Summary

Hello from the desk of Learning Space Technologies

The following article attempts to answer all of your questions about the Laptop Ready Classrooms (LaRC) or Type I classrooms at Keene State College (KSC) and Plymouth State University (PSU).  We will be adding to these FAQs on a regular basis.

 

Questions

Q1 - Where are the new 2024 Fall Laptop Ready Classrooms? - KSC and PSU only

Q2 - Can I borrow a laptop to teach? 

Q3 - What technology is in a Laptop Ready Classroom? 

Q4 - Are there instructions for how to use a laptop Ready Classrooms? 

 

Answers

 

A1 - Where are the new 2024 Fall Laptop Ready Classrooms?

At Keene State College (KSC) for Fall of 2024 these classrooms will be Laptop Ready (LaRC):

  • Joslin 108
  • Media Arts Center 142 | Media Arts Center 169
  • Morrison 103
  • Parker 210
  • Redfern 320
  • Rhodes S153 | Rhodes S163 | Rhodes S215 | Rhodes S257
  • Science 201 | Science 203 | Science 205 | Science 207 | Science 259 | Science 329

At Plymouth State University (PSU) for Fall 2024 these classrooms will be Laptop Ready (LaRC):

  • AllWell 115
  • Draper & Maynard 301 | Draper & Maynard 417 | Draper & Maynard 419
  • HPC w108  
  • Lamson 102 | Lamson 202
  • Mary Lyon 011 (already BYOD, being upgraded) | Mary Lyon 013 (already BYOD, being upgraded) | Mary Lyon 101 (already BYOD, being upgraded)

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A2 - Can I borrow a laptop to teach?

The borrowing option will be limited to those faculty who are not already assigned a USNH laptop and who teach in one of the above classrooms (16 at KSC and 10 at PSU) that have been upgraded to the Laptop Ready (LaRC) standard.

  • The loaner laptops will be available as Mac OS or as Windows OS.
  • The laptop will come in a protective case and have the proper adapter (dongle).
  • The loan period will be for the entire semester. For example, for the fall semester you would be able to pick the laptop up at the Help Desk in August and return the Laptop in mid-December.
  • During semester breaks, our ET&S team would provide routine updates and maintenance.

We will reach out via email with more information.

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A3 - What technology is in a Laptop Ready (LaRC) Classroom? 

Laptop Ready (LaRC) Classroom contains foundational technology elements:

  • an HDMI cable for your laptop/device
  • wireless presentation (AirMedia) casting capability (How To Use Airmedia: https://td.usnh.edu/TDClient/60/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=2067)
  • a display (LCD TV or Projector)
  • a sound (not speech) reinforcement system
  • a control system (may be push button or touch screen)

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A4 - Are there instructions for how to use a Laptop Ready Classroom (LaRC)?

Yes, please visit this article: USNH Classroom Type I Instructions (BYOD) Bring Your Own Device

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Further Readings

USNH Classroom Type I Instructions (BYOD) Bring Your Own Device

 

Need additional help?

Submit a Learning Space Technology Support Request for assistance with classroom and learning space technology at all USNH campuses.

For other issues, visit the Technology Help Desk Support page to locate your local campus contact information. For password issues you must call or visit the Help Desk in person. 

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