Inclusive Access Classroom (IAC) Guide

Inclusive Access Classroom (IAC) equip instructors with the tools to capture the in-person classroom experience and offer digital access for remote or asynchronous learning. Cameras and microphones cover the classroom, while remote participants are able to be seen and heard in the physical classroom. Zoom Whiteboard is available to use from the podium touchscreen for more interactive, digital teaching experiences. These features offer flexibility for live, remote, and asynchronous attendance.

This guide is intended to provide information specific to Zoom Rooms in IACs. For more detailed instructions on using Zoom Rooms, please refer to the Zoom Room Guide on the AV Technology Resources page.

We recommend that instructors familiarize themselves with the IAC technology before the first day of teaching by reviewing this guide and practicing with hands-on experience in a room.

Classroom Hardware

• Extron touch panel to control AV in the classroom

• Zoom touch screen where you can manage Zoom functions

• Zoom Display (optional) to view participants and shared content (located in the back of the classroom)

• Two Podium PC Displays, one that can be shared to the projector and/or Zoom

• Document Camera

  • There is a light switch on the head of the document camera to illuminate the desired surface

• Classroom capture camera with full pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ)

• Step mat camera control to automate camera movement

• Installed microphones to capture audio throughout the room

• Lavalier/clip-on microphone for Zoom and/or sound reinforcement

Getting Started

• To use AV in an IAC classroom, select the System ON button located on the Extron touch panel.

• Select the desired Projector Input (PC, DOC CAM, HDMI, VGA)

  • Note: If using Zoom, select the Zoom button to mirror the Zoom touch screen to the projector. The desired source input (PC, DOC CAM, HDMI, VGA) can still be selected.

• To mute all AV in the room system, select the AV Mute button

• Always remember to select System Off and confirm Power Down when finished using the system.

Camera Adjustments

The mounted camera can be repositioned to focus on any part of the classroom. Choose a preset to focus on a predetermined location, or select Camera Controls for full pan-tilt-zoom functionality.

IAC rooms are equipped with a step mat to automate camera movement. When on, the camera will focus on the step mat location when pressure is applied (ie standing or sitting on it), and will return to a wider front-of-room angle when pressure is released. Toggle this feature on or off using the “Step Mat Off” button on the Extron Control Panel.

Audio Adjustments

To adjust the master volume of the input source, use the Program volume adjustment button located on the Extron touch panel.

Adjust the volume of the microphones to capture in-room sound for remote participants from Mic Controls. Change the room and/or Lapel lavalier (wireless) microphone volume(s) as needed.

The lapel lavalier microphone can also be used for in-room sound reinforcement by selecting the PA LOCK button on the Mic Controls page.

To adjust the volume of a Zoom meeting, whether the participant voices or shared audio content, open Mic Controls, select Zoom Audio, and use the buttons to increase, decrease, or mute the sound as needed.

Select GLOBAL MIC MUTE to mute all microphone inputs simultaneously. A flashing red mute button indicates that the source is muted.

Additional Features

Share Content to Zoom from the Podium

The main camera is mounted in the back of the room. If you would like to allow both your camera view and other content to be seen at the same time, use the Share Content option. Remember to select the Zoom button on the Extron touch panel to duplicate the Zoom touch screen to the projector.

1. Select the desired input source (PC, DOC CAM, HDMI, VGA) on the Extron touch panel.

   1. If using the resident PC, sign in using your PSU credentials.

   2. If using a personal device, use the provided HDMI cable and plug in to the front of the podium. Note: If you need an adapter to connect to the HDMI cable, you can borrow one from the library checkout desk.

2. On the Zoom touch screen, select Podium.

3. On the popup dialog box, select “Share to Meeting”.

You will automatically begin sharing content. To stop sharing, select Stop Current Sharing

Using Zoom Whiteboard

Zoom Whiteboard can now be utilized in IACs for both remote and in person attendance. Access it from the Zoom touch panel under the More “...”. Pick a board, then add and manipulate content using the Zoom touch display. If Zoom is chosen as the projector input, both in-person and remote attendees will see the Zoom Whiteboard.