Central Teaching Facilities
There are around 100 central teaching venues including lecture theatres, general classrooms, general purpose computer rooms and open-access computer rooms at EdUHK. All these rooms are equipped with essential audio-visual equipment and network connections. OCIO is responsible for the support and maintenance of the equipment in these venues so as to provide a reliable and effective teaching environment for our users. List of teaching facilities and details of the equipment available in the venues can be found at the iBooking system.
IT and AV equipment in teaching venues: | |||
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Campus | Room Type | Qty | IT and Audio-Visual Facilities |
Tai Po | Lecture Theatre | 14 | Teaching Consoles with PC/Network/Laptop connections and basic AV equipment |
General Classroom | 54 | Teaching Consoles with PC/Network/Laptop connections and basic AV equipment, some with smartboards and short-focus projectors | |
General Purpose Computer Room | 4 | Teaching Consoles with PC/Network/Laptop connections, one room with smartboards and short-focus projectors | |
Tseng Kwan O Study Centre | Lecture Theatre | 2 | Teaching Consoles with PC/Network/Laptop connections and basic AV equipment |
Classroom and Special Purpose Room | 20 | Teaching Consoles with PC/Network/Laptop connections and basic AV equipment | |
General Purpose Computer Room | 2 | Teaching Consoles with PC/Network/Laptop connections | |
Creative Media Lab | 1 | Teaching Consoles with Mac/Network/Laptop connections | |
North Point Study Centre | Lecture Theatre | 1 | Teaching Consoles with PC/Network/Laptop connections and basic AV equipment |
Classroom Room | 12 | Teaching Consoles with PC/Network/Laptop connections and basic AV equipment | |
General Purpose Computer Room | 1 | Teaching Consoles with PC/Network/Laptop connections |
Classroom Facilities and Automation
All teaching venues are equipped with teaching consoles. It is an easy-to-use integrated teaching console with common audio-visual equipment, standard networked computers, laptop connection and control facilities installed. Most of the control of the teaching equipment can be performed through the control panel on the teaching console. Users can conduct multimedia presentations through these consoles without the hassles of setting up equipment on the spot. For further information about the PC in the console, please see Using PC in Central Computer Rooms / General Classrooms.
To facilitate interactive learning and teaching, all central teaching venues are equipped with webcams, dual monitors, wireless microphones and presenters. Please see Wireless Microphones and Presenters in Central Teaching Venues for more information.
Standard equipment on lectern (General Teaching Room)
Classroom Facilities for Teaching and Learning introduction video
Other Basic AV Equipment and Control Facilities
In addition, most of the teaching venues are equipped with smartcard readers and controls to automate the management of air-conditioning, booking and utilisation of the classrooms.
The following education technology tools are also introduced in individual teching venues. Certain tools can be arranged at other venues upon request. Please contact classroom service hotline.
- Auto-tracking Camera (Pilot Use)
- Self-service Classroom Recording System
- Multiple Cameras for Zoom
- Smart Ceiling Microphones
- Interactive Flat Panel (IFP)
- Catchbox
Click Room Equipment Summary for quick reference. (Require Login)
Support on Central Teaching Venues
Our support on central teaching venues includes:
- Design and maintenance of the equipment in the venues.
- An one-stop classroom service hotline in case of equipment problem during class.
- Adhoc classroom setup of audio-visual equipment and standard computers for venues without those equipment. Users are required to submit "Classroom Services Request Form" in advance to set up the required equipment in the venues. Forms are available in ocio/forms.
- Audio-visual and lighting support on University events and functions in lecture theatres and the council chamber.
Booking of Teaching Venues
Booking of the teaching venues can be made through the iBooking System.