• Ceiling mounted multimedia projection unit - Projects large screen images from a computer, VCR, DVD and visual presenter.
  
  
• Pull-down screen - Used as a display unit for projection devices.
  
  
• Computer - Used for software presentations or demonstrations and access to Internet. (Note that though these computers have DVD players, the player should not be used for classroom presentations; the VHS/DVD player is to be used). Additionally, a cable will be provided for easy connection of a thumb drive.
  
  
• Preview monitor - Used by faculty to view projected images without having to turn around and look at the projection screen.
  
  
• VHS/DVD unit(s) - Plays VHS cassettes and DVDs.
  
  
• Overhead Projector - Used to display transparencies.
  
  
• Multimedia lectern - Permanently houses various audiovisual and computer equipment.

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What are Smart Rooms?

Smart rooms include all the equipment contained in a modified smart room with the following additions:

• Document camera - Document cameras replace overhead projectors. This technology projects 3D objects, books, photographs, 35mm slides, transparencies, hard copies, etc.
  
  
• Wall mounted speakers with brackets and an amplifier - Project audio from VCR, DVD, computer, microphone, etc.
  
  
• Custom Control Unit - Programmable wired remote control system including programming and installation; controls all of the technology installed in the room.

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Video Conferencing

Video conferencing services are offered at GBTC 411, FLRS 311 and 308. GBTC 411 and FLRS 311 rooms are fully equipped, high-definition video conferencing facilities consisting of:

• Multiple plasma screens,
• Video conferencing control units, 
• High-definition projectors and
• Microphones. 

The video conferencing services are offered through collaboration with the University of Maryland Academic Telecommunications Systems (UMATS) allowing the college both in-network and out-of-network video conferencing capabilities. We constructed these rooms in collaboration with all Maryland community colleges to ensure standardization and allow us to provide video to most community colleges. The video conferencing infrastructure in place allows for recording and playback of video conferences.

Newly installed infrastructure now affords the college the ability to have a video conference in any room with a data drop and the appropriate mobile video conferencing equipment.

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