Interactive Video (ITV) Classroom The 18’ x 33’ interactive video classroom is large enough to allow classes of up to twenty people. Furnished with comfortable chairs and seminar tables, people may participate actively and simultaneously using the two-way interactive distance learning video system. It is equipped with a Polycom unit with audio and microphone systems, which take the digital compressed video signal from the University of Missouri MoreNet backbone and Video Network that operates among the four campuses and other locations, decodes it and displays it locally. The Polycom unit has a built in camera and an audio/video signal transmitter. The system allows a remote user/instructor to see and hear him/herself on screen while seeing and hearing students at the Salem site. This unit is also equipped with a state-of-the-art document camera for students to share visual information with the instructor. A projector and projector screen are available in the room. The projection system allows presenters to utilize computer-generated presentations and the audience to see clear and sharp images directly from a computer presentation. Additional television monitors allow for easy viewing. A networked computer and printer are available for use in the room to interact with instructors from transmitting campuses as well as for independent student use. This interaction may include the transmittal of curriculum materials, visuals, examinations and e-mail with the instructor or students at other participating classroom sites. Direct access to the networked computer allows students at the remote site to participate in group projects with students at a host site or other remote sites. The room is also equipped with a phone, fax, and auxiliary camera allowing the Salem TCRC to be a broadcast site.

Computer/ITV Lab The 18’ x 20’ computer lab is a general-purpose classroom and is available to groups on a fee-for-use basis as scheduling allows. The room also serves as an additional interactive video (ITV) room. The room is equipped with a ceiling-mounted projector linked to an instructional computer, ten networked computer workstations, and a Smart Board touch screen. A combination VCR, large screen TV, and Polycom videoconferencing unit is also available for use in the room.

Multimedia Production Suite The multimedia production workstation provides a variety of desktop publishing and imaging capabilities and includes a color scanner, digital camera and CD writer. The multimedia production workstation is available to the public on a fee-per-use basis as scheduling permits.

Videoconferenceing and Conference Room The 15’ x 18’ conference room provides typical conference room style seating for up to twelve people. A networked computer is available with Internet access. A combination VCR, large screen TV and Polycom videoconferencing unit is also available for use in the room.

Public Access Computers Six networked computers are available for public access. These computers provide the public free access to workstations connected to the Internet and include the Microsoft Office product suite. A laser printer is connected to the public access workstations and can be used for a nominal charge. Although use of the public access workstations is free, patrons are required to read and agree to stated usage guidelines.

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