Classroom:
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Type
active learning
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Capacity
72
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Student Seating
round tables and moveable seating electrical outlets at student seats
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Writing Surface(s)
dry-erase board(s) |
Facilities Help: |
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James Trumbo 123 Fisher-Bennett Hall drl-facilities@sas.upenn.edu 215-746-3526 |
Technology Help: |
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Multi-Media Services David Rittenhouse Laboratory drl-classrooms@sas.upenn.edu 215-898-4947 |
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Pictures updated February 2017
The equipment listed below is permanently installed in David Rittenhouse Laboratory A5:
- centralized control of audiovisual system
• control touch panel on southeast wall
- 2 installed video projectors
- 8 installed video displays
- recommended display resolution is 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz
• please note that display images from the installed computer are viewable on the projection screens/video displays only
- multiple electronically operated projection screens are controlled:
• by turning the system on or off
• using the wall-mounted switches
- computer with Windows™ operating system
• please note that there is no optical drive attached to this computer
- HDMI input to attach laptop computer to the projection/audio systems
• please note that laptop users may need to provide an adapter to use this feature
• please note that laptop Internet connectivity is available via AirPennNet only
- Solstice Pod (wireless projection and collaboration capabilities)
- wireless microphone system for voice reinforcement (also used for recording and/or dual-delivery instruction)
• 2 lavalier microphones
- active learning table microphone system
- overhead projector available from LSP upon request
- installed assistive listening broadcast
- high-density wireless Internet access (AirPennNet)
Recording and distance-enabling technology installed in David Rittenhouse Laboratory A5:
- wireless microphone system for recording and/or dual delivery instruction (also used for in-room voice reinforcement)
• 2 lavalier microphones
- table microphone system for recording (also used for in-room voice reinforcement)
- cameras for recording and/or dual-delivery instruction
• 3 pan/tilt/zoom cameras capable of capturing the presenter, the classroom participants, and/or the classroom writing surfaces
- please note that recording and/or dual-delivery features are available using the installed Windows™ computer and laptops
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due to the variability in quality of USB ports in laptops, Classroom Technology Services strongly recommends using the installed Windows™ computer for recording and dual-delivery instruction
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please note that laptop connections with the cameras and microphones use a USB-A connector; laptops without a USB-A port require a user-provided adapter
Additional technology information about David Rittenhouse Laboratory A5:
What's green in David Rittenhouse Laboratory A5:
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The lighting system in this classroom uses LED technology.
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The projectors and video displays in this classroom will shut down automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity as measured by seating area vacancy sensors.
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The projectors in this classroom use an alternate light source in lieu of traditional lamps.
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Access to David Rittenhouse Laboratory A5 is restricted. Please note that the doors to this classroom are scheduled to lock automatically on a daily basis.
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Join us in reducing Penn's carbon footprint by using the classroom controls to turn off the projectors/video displays at the end of your class/event. You'll save energy and help us save money by extending the life of the audiovisual system components.
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Project information about David Rittenhouse Laboratory A5:
Ten Year Project History:
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Description of Work |
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technology upgrade |
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completed |
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2021 |
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HVAC improvements |
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completed |
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2016 |
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classroom renovation (active learning) technology upgrade |
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completed |
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2015 |
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Page updated on 13 August 2021