Classroom Setup in the Gray Ceremonial Courtroom
The steps for setting up to teach in the Gray Ceremonial Courtroom are fundamentally the same as in our lecture halls, although the hardware controls are in part unique. Information on the general setup for teaching in-person and online students simultaneously can be found in our guide to teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific instructions for setup in the Gray Ceremonial Courtroom follow below.
A Note on Presentation Modes
The equipment in Gray has three separate modes.
AV Presentation mode
This mode is to be used for your classes.
Courtroom mode
This mode is limited, and restricts operation of AV equipment to the Judge's Bench position
If this mode is selected, the control panel on the teaching station itself will reflect that it has been locked out in Courtroom Mode
Should this be the case when you are setting up for your class:
Use the control panel on the bench to shut down the system
Restart from the teaching station's control panel using the steps below
Audio Only mode
Not used in this context
Teaching Station Setup
Tap on the teaching station's control panel to begin
Choose AV Presentation mode
Choose source to display
If Sources panel is not automatically displayed, tap the menu icon in the upper left corner, then select Sources
Tap the "Lectern" button to select the lectern PC
Note that you may need to tap this button even if it appears to already be selected
Turn on projector
Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner, then select Displays
Tap to the projector on button
Adjust lighting
Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner, then select Lighting
Tap the button for preset 1
Turn on lapel microphone
Remove lapel mic from teaching station drawer
Pinch the buttons on either side of mic to open the battery door
Press and hold the on/off button until mic powers on
Check mute switch on top of transmitter pack to ensure that the mic is not muted
Set up Zoom
Set up Zoom as usual
Follow these instructions for further information on setting up Zoom
Teaching Station Shutdown
Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner
Select Power Off
Confirm that you wish to power down