At a Glance

In this guide, you’ll learn how to sign up to practice using the teaching table and other in-room technology in a MIT Sloan classroom.

Practice Session for MIT Sloan Classrooms

A practice session is a reservation to meet with an AV Specialist to learn the basics of the MIT Sloan classrooms and an opportunity to practice using the in-room technology before a live class session.

Tip: It is highly recommended that teaching teams practice together in the same session in order to best simulate a classroom session with a clear understanding of each person’s roles.

In the classroom you’ve reserved for the practice session, you can:

  • Get a brief overview of the classroom from an AV Specialist
  • Understand where the in-room controls are
  • Explore the classroom’s capabilities and controls, including:
    • Using a document camera, the in-room PC, an auto-tracking camera, and the Teaching Table and its Touch Panel
    • Swapping screens
    • Connecting and using a laptop or iPad wirelessly
  • Do a test run of an activity in the classroom

Suggested Pre-work:

  1. Invite your teaching team to the Practice Session.
  2. Watch the short video How to Use the Classroom Technology at MIT Sloan.
    • Note: This video applies to all E62 classrooms, E51-315, E51-325, E51-335, E51-345.
  3. Reserve your classroom at least 5 days in advance.
  4. Prepare the activity you want to practice in the classroom.
  5. Submit the Audio Visual or Instructional Technology Consultation Request Form and choose Classroom Technology or Practice Sessions under What is the primary topic of this consultation?
Request a Practice Session

Consultation for Classroom Technology

Request a consultation with the Manager of AV Systems and the Teaching Studio to get an in-depth understanding of the classroom technology or explore advanced ways of using the classroom technology for your specific needs.

We recommend requesting a consultation if you plan to include a simulation, hyflex session, remote guest speaker, group presentation, or any activities that go beyond the built-in capabilities of the classroom technology.

Suggested Pre-work:

  1. Invite your teaching team to the Classroom Technology Consultation.
  2. Watch the short video How to Use the Classroom Technology at MIT Sloan.
    • Note: This video applies to all E62 classrooms, E51-315, E51-325, E51-335, E51-345.
  3. Reserve your classroom at least 5 days in advance.
  4. Prepare a lesson plan that you will walk through during the consultation.
  5. Submit the Audio Visual or Instructional Technology Consultation Request Form, mention that you’d like to meet with the Manager of AV Systems and Teaching Studio, and choose Classroom Technology or Practice Sessions under What is the primary topic of this consultation?
Request a Consult

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