Borrowing AV equipment
Either e-mail Mary Todhunter, the AV Assistant, or come to the TV/AV Department (Room 250,
across from the art rooms)
to request equipment. Please fill out the proper form to indicate the type
of equipment you need, and the time and location you will need it. If
sufficient equipment is available, you may request an extended loan, up to a
full school year. Most equipment is gathered at the end of the year for
maintenance and cleaning. If you would like assistance in setting up or
using a piece of equipment, please ask the AV Assistant when you request the
equipment. Be on the lookout for workshops we offer in using new types of
equipment.
Note: to avoid frustration, please request equipment with plenty of advance
notice.
Setups of Presentation Equipment
We understand that not everyone is comfortable in using all types of
equipment, and it is our job to assist you. You may want to try something
new, and nobody wants to risk damaging expensive equipment. We can help you
to connect computers to TV monitors or to video projectors. Or add speakers
to your computer. Microphones, video cameras, and large screens may be
helpful for a classroom activity. Just call us (ext. 119) or e-mail us, and
we can help you be a star!
Note: when you're planning some type of
presentation, please tell us what you're planning. Sometimes we go to set
up a projector, as requested, but discover that there's no computer in the
reserved location -- or an extension cord is required to reach the place
where the teacher has set the projector. Help us all to avoid frustration
by planning with us in advance.
Lamination
Whether it's small bookmarks, signs, or large posters, we can laminate items
for classroom use. Please give us at least one week to complete the order.
Posters, Signs, Displays
Our goal is to help you learn how to use the technologies we have available
-- Microsoft Publisher, Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator, and various laser
printers. But we can help you design and reproduce attractive items for
classrooms, or for clubs or other school organizations. Stop by or call
ext. 119 to brainstorm ideas. And if you do a lot of posters, signs,
brochures, tickets, or other items, you might want to take advantage of some
staff development workshops offered by the technology department.
Photography
Digital cameras are available from the Computer Lab Assistants (call ext.
116), but the AV Department has both video and 35mm cameras available for
teachers and staff.
AV repairs and supplies
Just call ext. 119 or send a student to report a problem, and
the AV Assistant will come to your room as soon as she is able.
Instant repairs might not be possible. We may be able to
provide a replacement item until the repair is completed. You
may need to borrow an item from a nearby classroom. We can often
correct problems such as burned-out overhead projector bulbs,
projectors that won't work, sounds that don't work -- our goal
is to have you up and running as soon as possible so that you and
your students can continue the learning.
If you cannot reach anyone at ext. 119, and
no one is available in the AV Center, call the pager, 718-0526,
to report an emergency problem.
