Technology in Teaching Spaces & Beyond MCU Technology in Teaching Spaces & Beyond Steven Jack s.jack@it.gla.ac.uk
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MCU Multimedia Communications Unit
LT Developments Help Desk Recording Camera Remote Control Integrated PC Wireless AP
MCU Monitor Control Unify
Monitor
Monitor & Control
Unify
MCU AKA Multipoint Control Unit One to one Many to Many Turns individual communications into a shared discussions
Integrated PC What’s the problem Users Login/Logout Updates Users network attached file-store Updates Installed Software Network Access
Integrated PC Deep Freeze http://www.faronics.com DHCP Private Address Space Remote Admin Controlled Updates Deep Freeze http://www.faronics.com
Deep Freeze Restores Baseline Configuration Removes all changes on reboot Based on XP & Office 2003 No AD or eDirectory Remote Installs Remote Assistance Central Management Auto Logon
Devices IP Connected LT Equipment PC Laptop Wireless Access Points IP Camera Room Controller Touch Panel Audio Mixer Power Management Projectors IP Recording equipment AV Switchers Visualisers Conferencing Equipment IP Phone ……………………………….
MCU Developments VOIP VOD VCON SMS IPTV Live Streaming Signage Support & Consultation Training Strategy Recording Collaboration Tools
Communications Web Page SMS Text Spotlight / RSS Blog – http://blogs.gla.ac.uk (teaching space) Newsletter Forum ?
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