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OTS is pleased to offer the following PDF publications and Flash movie tutorialsas self-help technology resources for the Towson University community. (For other non-profit use please refer to our copyright information.) To open a publication or play a movie tutorial, click on its title. If your browser does not properly display the publication, you may need to install a free copy of Adobe Reader. If your browser does not properly display the movie, you may need to install a free copy of Adobe Flash Player. To search this page for a specific word or phrase, press Ctrl-F.

	Smart Classroom: Tips for Success To ensure a successful Smart Classroom teaching experience, please read through the tips on this self-help document.
	Smart Classroom: Document Camera (ELMO) Learn how to use the document camera to project images of documents, books, transparencies, etc. on the screen.
	Smart Classroom: Using the Elmo Document Camera with the Sympodium Learn how to use the document camera in conjunction with the Sympodium to create and save annotations to be used at a later date.
	Smart Classroom: Using the Interactive Pen with Word 2010 The Smart Podium will work with Word 2010 using ink aware tools. This document will walk you through using the Interactive Pen Display with Word 2010.
	Smart Classroom: Sympodium ID350 Overview The Sympodium interactive pen display allows you to write over any presentation in digital ink, highlight concepts and take notes. The Sympodium is connected to a computer and a projector, so you can bring up a software package, create notes and your audience will see the writing projected onto a large screen.
	Smart Classroom: Sympodium ID350 Using the Interactive Pen Display with Word 2007 The Sympodium interactive pen display allows you to write over any presentation in digital ink, highlight concepts and take notes. This self help document will show you how to use the Sympodium in conjunction with Word 2007 to create and save annotations to be used at a later date.
	Smart Classroom: SMART Notebook 11 Basics The SMART Notebook allows you to make notes, create graphics, text, tables, lines, shapes and more. If you are use to using a white board as a teaching mechanism, the SMART Notebook may be used in its place.
	Smart Classroom: SMART Notebook 10 Exporting Files This self-help document will show you how to export files created in the SMART Notebook into a variety of formats, including HTML, PDF, PowerPoint files or image files.
	Using the WolfVision Document Camera with the Sympodium The WolfVision Document Camera is used to project images of documents, books, transparencies, etc. on the screen. The document camera takes the place of an overhead projector. Learn how to use the WolfVision in conjunction with the Sympodium.
	WolfVision Document Camera: Using the WolfVision Document Camera with the SMART Podium The WolfVision Document Camera is used to project images of documents, books, transparencies, etc. on the screen. The document camera takes the place of an overhead projector. This self-help document will teach you how to use this camera with the SMART Podium.
	CLA Smart Classroom: Hooking up a VCR This self help document will walk you through how to hook up a VCR in the Smart Classroom in the CLA building.
	Crestron TPS 6L The Crestron is a touch screen panel which provides complete control of the electronic and mechanical devices in the classroom through clearly marked buttons and a touch screen display. This self-help document will guide you through how to use the Crestron.
	Smart Classroom: Getting Help Prior to or during a class, the technology in the classroom may fail. It is important to know what to do to get the appropriate help. This self-help document will walk you through the process of getting help when you need it.
	CLA Classroom Technology: Orientation Video This video will show you how to use the technologies found in smart classrooms in the new College of Liberal Arts building. It is designed specifically for faculty who will be teaching in the new building. You will learn how to use the: Crestron, WolfVision document camera, DVD/Blu-ray, SmartPodium with the stylus and much more.
	Using the Crestron in the CLA Smart Classroom The Crestron provides complete control of the electronic and mechanical devices in the CLA classroom. This short movie will step you through how to use the Crestron.
	Using the Sympodium in the CLA Smart Classroom The sympodium interactive pen display allows you to write over any presentation in digital ink, highlight concepts and take notes. This short movie will step you through how to use the sympodium.
	Using the Elmo Document Camera The Elmo document camera is used to project images of documents, books, transparencies, etc. on the screen. The document camera takes the place of an overhead projector. This short movie will show you how to set up and use the Elmo document camera.
	Smart Classroom: Virtual Tour While every Smart Classroom differs, there are a few common elements to the classroom look and feel. In this self-help document, you will be given a tour of a typical instructor station setup.