The Beta Classroom is located on the First Floor of the Folsom Library. The Beta Classroom is a high technology testing space for interactive learning, which can accommodate about 20 participants. The goal of this space is for faculty to pilot new or interactive technologies and pedagogical approaches that may be appropriate for rolling out in a broad range of classrooms.
Click the Technology Preview Session sub-topic link below for information on in person workshops available. Workshops are offered every term. If you are unable to attend the workshop, please view the following tutorial on the Beta Classroom Technology.
The following technologies are currently available in the Beta Classroom:
- PN-L803C AQUOS BOARD™ Interactive Display System
- Vibe Board S1
- Cisco Webex Board
- SMART kapp® 84 board
- 3600-Lumen Interactive Ultra Short Throw Projector
- ClickShare CSC-1
- Meeting Owl 3 - premium 360 camera, mic and speaker
- Swivl - C3 Model
- Apple TV
- Hovercam Ultra 8
- Apple iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- Microsoft Surface Pro 4
- Elite 1080p Streaming Blu-ray Disc Player
Check out our workshop schedule to see if a Beta Classroom Preview Workshop is running. Be sure to click the red plus sign to the left of the Current Workshop title to expand the listing.
If you are unable to attend the workshop, please view the following tutorial on the Beta Classroom Technology.
If the workshop is not available or does not fit your schedule, contact Maureen Fodera to schedule a preview session of the technology.
Send an email to Maureen Fodera with a brief summary on your learning concept using the various technologies available in the room. Define which technologies you would like to work with and explain how you will be testing/using the technology with your content to create engagement for the students and improve their learning.
If your proposed concept is approved by the Vice Provost and Instructional Technology Specialist for testing in the Beta Classroom, you will work with Maureen Fodera to schedule your session(s).
After testing, you will be asked to complete a survey that collects your observations and conclusions on using the technology to improve learning. The data will be used to assist in the justification for pushing out some of the technologies into other classrooms on campus.