Penn State University Libraries’ Media and Technology Support Services (Media Tech) and Teaching and Learning with Technology teams are making upgrades to most University Park general-purpose classrooms this summer continuing through fall 2024 semester. Auto-tracking pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera equipment is being installed at or near the rear of classroom spaces with camera controls programmed into Crestron podium systems. The cameras will configure easily within users’ Zoom video conferencing and recording account settings.
In addition, Zoom recording is replacing Mediasite, which is no longer being supported by Media Tech. Instead, Zoom will work through the classroom cameras to enable anyone using the room to self-record lectures and meetings. Zoom recordings made in the classroom will continue to appear within 24 hours in the user’s Kaltura account. To learn more, click here.