The Media Geeks’ main priority is to provide equipment, services, and support to help faculty and students utilize classroom technology to its fullest potential. All classrooms on the main campus are standarized with at least the following technology and are Zoom or lecture capture capable.

The Standard Classroom

  • One touch panel control system to integrate/operate the multimedia equipment.
  • One or more main displays for instructor content.
  • One sound system.
  • One computer with DVD and digital media playing capability.
  • One instructor monitor with adjustable mount.
  • One laptop connection (bring your own device).
  • One document camera with Zoom/Panopto Integration.
  • One document camera white board (for close proximity demonstrations and handwritten equations).
  • Crestron AirMedia for wireless presentation (bring your own device).
  • Zoom video conferencing and Panopto lecture capture features
    • One pan/tilt/zoom instructor camera with touch panel control and white board presets.
    • One instructor area microphone.
    • One student area microphone.
    • Second lecture capture backup drive in instructor PC.

Click here for a downloadable PDF overview of the above video. (PDF)

The “HyFlex” Classroom

In 2018, the Chancellor set a technology goal to upgrade 10% of classrooms to HyFlex classrooms. Based on that expectation, the VCCS issued these HyFlex classroom guidelines (PDF) developed by technology specialists across the VCCS.

Virginia Western identified the following classrooms to receive “HyFlex” updates. Estimated completion is Summer 2023.

  • D107
  • D207
  • W308
  • W221
  • W308
  • ST212
  • ST416
  • HP128
  • HP238
  • M245

Off Campus Sites

Virginia Western maintains classrooms at the following off campus sites.

  • Claude Moore Educational Complex
    • 3 Culinary Instruction Kitchens – Standard Classroom
    • 1 Lecture Hall – Standard Classroom
  • Greenfield Education and Training Center
    • 3 Standard Classrooms
  • Franklin Center for Advanced Learning and Enterprise
    • 1 Standard Classroom
  • Melrose Jobs Campus
    • 2 Classrooms with 60-inch displays, lectern, and HDMI connection
  • Bergland Franklin Road
    • 2 Classrooms with 60-inch displays, lectern, and HDMI connection

Requesting Classroom Tech Service

If you need help with technology in the classroom, call the Help Desk at 77354, or email them at helpdesk@virginiawestern.edu.