Standard Classroom Technology Overview

Explore our interactive 360° classroom tour to learn what technology is available in a standard Cambrian classroom and how to use it effectively for in-person, hybrid, and remote teaching.

Cambrian classrooms are equipped with instructional technology to support in-person, flex, and flexible teaching. For a full interactive walkthrough, visit our 360° Classroom Technology Tour.

Launch Interactive Classroom Tour

How to Find Where You Teach

1. Sign in to myCambrian.
2. Navigate to the Faculty Dashboard.
3. Click Week at a Glance.
4. Scroll through the calendar until you find your class.
5. Here you will see the delivery method and room number.

If your class is on campus, use Cambrian's Wayfinding to locate your room.

How to Read Delivery Modes:

• In-Person: Only a room number is displayed.
• Virtual (Online/Synchronous): Shows VIRT, no room number.
• Flex/HyFlex: Shows both the room number and VIRT (e.g., 3412/VIRT) to indicate it is taught in-person and via Teams simultaneously.

Recommended: Test Before Your First Class

We strongly recommend visiting your assigned classroom before the term starts to:

1. Power on the system, projector, and TV
2. Sign in
3. Familiarize yourself with the displays
4. Test audio with YouTube or other media
5. Open any software you plan to use (Teams, PowerPoint, Moodle, etc.)
6. Power everything off

This prevents first-day technical issues and ensures a smoother experience for you and your students.

Teaching Flex or Remote?

If teaching with Microsoft Teams we recommend you also do the following before your first class:

• Sign into Teams and launch a meeting
• Practice sharing screens for PowerPoint, Word, and a web browser
• Test speakers and microphones
• If sharing a video, click Share Audio to include sound for online participants

Refer to our related guide: Teaching with Microsoft Teams

Quick Reference: Most Common Issues

No Sound in the Room?

• Ensure the amplifier is powered on.

• Check that volume knobs (L & R) are turned up.

• Confirm correct source selected in Speaker settings on the instructor station.

Students Can’t Hear Me in Teams?

• Ensure the mixer is powered on.

• Confirm master and microphone levels are up.

• Check audio settings in Teams on the instructor station.

Projector Not Displaying?

• Confirm system is powered on.

• Click source search on the projector remote or HDMI to connect to the correct source.

Click here for more detailed instructions.

Need Assistance?

If you experience technical issues in the classroom:

• IT Service Desk: phone extension 7370 or in person in room 2165

• IT Service Portal: submit a service request

If you would like to book a walkthrough or some training: 

• Email the Ed Tech team in the Teaching and Learning Hub