Videos, Tutorials, and Instructions

Adapter, laptop, and question marksThe Videos, Tutorials, and Instructions provides one-stop shopping for all of DCS's help resources. Click on any of the sections below to browse through our library, which includes instructions on using classroom systems, various additional technology, and informational videos. If you would like to learn what technology is in your room, visit the Find a Classroom page. For more information about DCS classroom systems, visit the In-Class Technology page, which will direct you to full pages devoted to all information pertaining to each system. For hands-on-training, consider requesting a consultation session.

DCS Classroom Systems

Collaborative Instructor Hub

Videos

Getting Started
Using the Hub Computer
Using the Blu-ray Player
Using the Document Camera
Using a Laptop, Phone, or Tablet
Using Solstice Wireless Display Sharing
Using Student Connections

Instructions

Other Useful Info

Visit the Collaborative Instructor Hub page for more info.

Digital Classroom Lectern
Digital Classroom Podium

Videos

Getting Started
Using the Podium Computer
Playing a Blu-ray or DVD
Using the Document Camera
Using a Laptop, Phone, or Tablet
Using a Microphone
Using Advanced Features
Building the Digital Classroom Podium

Instructions

Other Useful Info

Visit the Digital Classroom Podium page for even more info about DCPs.

Immersion Lectern

Videos

Introduction to the Immersive Synchronous Lecture Halls (full version)
Introduction to the Immersive Synchronous Lecture Halls (short version)

Instructions

Visit the Immersion Lectern pagefor more info.

Laptops, Phones, and Tablets

Other

Active Learning

Videos

Active Learning in Calculus II
Building the Tillett 204 Active Learning Classrooms
Dr. Francis Barchi's Global Health Perspectives Class
Dr. Richard Serrano's Class Uses Solstice Wireless Display Sharing

Instructions

Using the Collaborative Instructor Hub - Printable Instructions

Conferencing

If you are interested in conferencing in a specific DCS classroom, please visit the Getting Started with Conferencing page, which can guide you through using the various options avaibale in your space.

Videos

Converged Learning
Introduction to the Immersive Synchronous Lecture Halls (full version)
Introduction to the Immersive Synchronous Lecture Halls (short version)
Videoconference and Lecture Capture in the Classroom

Instructions

To determine which instructions to use, you can identify a conference-capable room on the Conference & Lecture Capture chart or look up your classroom on the Find a Classroom Page to determine its capability.

Immersive Synchronous Learning Halls

Videoconference & Lecture Capture Space

Audioconference & Lecture Capture Rooms

Engaging Students with Social Media

Videos

Rutgers Today Video
Recording

There are various methods of recording available to faculty using DCS classrooms.

Kaltura is video management and recording software that is available on DCS systems and free to download by anyone with a Rutgers Net ID. Among many other purposes, Kaltura can be used to record in class presentations for future use or used to pre-record lectures to free up class time for other activities. If you have familiarity videoconferencing with Zoom, Webex, or BigBlueButton - you may prefer to use these to make a class recording.

If you are interested in recording in a specific DCS classroom, please visit the Getting Started with Capture page to learn about the various options available in your space.

Videos

Kaltura in the Classroom
Videoconference and Lecture Capture in the Classroom

Instructions

Videoconference & Lecture Capture Spaces

Audioconference & Lecture Capture Rooms

Additional Resources

Solstice Wireless Display Sharing

Videos

Dr. Richard Serrano's Class Uses Solstice Wireless Display Sharing

Instructions