portable instructional equipment

IDT
Phone: x2290
Email: classtech@nmu.edu
Address: 112 LRC

Hardware

Audio Amplifier
Many classrooms, especially lecture halls, use this item to amplify voice, laptop computers, DVD's & VHS videotapes.
Blu-ray Player
This machine plays blu-ray, DVD, and compact discs.
Bookshelf Stereo System
This item allows the user to play 33 1/3 and 45 RPM vinyl records, CD's, audio cassettes, and FM radio.
Camcorder (instructor use) [Kodak]
This high def camcorder is used by faculty to record student presentations. It comes with 36 GBs of memory on a SD card for hours of record time. It connects easily to a wireless mic for improved audio. It also comes with a USB for downloading videos to one's computer.
Camcorder (mini DVD-R) [Sony]
This item records both audio and video onto blank DVD's.
Camcorder (prosumer HD digital) [Canon]
This item records high definition audio and video which is easily transfered to the user's computer using its built-in USB port or inserting its SD card directly into the computer.
Camcorder (student use) [Flip]
This camcorder records both audio and video as digital .avi files which are easily transfered to student computers using a built-in USB port.
Digital Stills Camera
This item takes digital pictures.
DVD/VHS Player
This item allows the user to play both DVD's and VHS videotapes.
Interactive Display
This item mirrors what is displayed on the user's computer screen but can be manipulated with a stylus and saved for later viewing.
LCD Projector (high definition)
This item projects high resolution widescreen stills and motion video from the user's laptop computer and media player.
Microphone (classroom)
This item is used to amplify your voice and is accomplished by using a microphone that clips to your lapel along with a self-amplified speaker which straps to your waist.
Microphone (conference)
This item allows more than one person to be recorded at the same time without the microphone having to move about.
Microphone (lecture hall)
This item allows for the user to be heard over a robust sound system for a large audience.
Microphone (wireless for laptop)
This item uses your laptop's USB port for easy plug and play wireless microphone use.
Podcast Recording Kit
This item records digital audio mp3 files that can then be easily uploaded to NMU Wildcast or iTunes U.
Portable Presentation Station
This multi-purpose portable cart comes equipped with a LCD projector, DVD/VHS player, and speakers.
Projection Screen
This item is a standard portable pull-down 8 foot screen on tripod legs.
Tablet [iPad / Galaxy Tab]
Tablet computers are used primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, apps and web content. A tablet's size and weight fall between those of contemporary smartphones and laptop computers. The tablet is controlled by a multi-touch display and has a virtual onscreen keyboard. The tablet accesses the internet through WiFi and can easily be connected to a TV using S-VGA or HDMI using corresponding adaptor.

Verizon has donating a number of Android tablets to NMU. The 20 Samsung Galaxy 2 tablets are available for departments and faculty to check out from the CITE. The tablets are to be used for educational use, and documentation of the projects for which they are used is required as part of this program. Review these NMU Tablet Check-Out Guidelines for details.
Transparency Projector
This equipment projects transparent images to a screen or wall.
Tripod
This equipment is used to mount cameras and camcorders on.
Turntable / Record Player
Connected to an audio amplifier, this equipment acts as a record player.
Visual Presenter / Document Camera
Very similar to a document camera, this camera captures high definition quality still and motion video digitally. Great for displaying 3D objects. Comes with SD memory card.
Webcam
This equipment connects to your computer and allows you to capture digitally pictures and motion video. Some webcams have built-in microphones.
Whiteboard
Standard portable white board.
Wireless Presenter
This wireless remote allows for remote control of Windows PowerPoint slides. It also has a built-in laser pointer. It connects via a USB port.
Writing Tablet
This item provides a hard surface on which to write on that is displayed on the user's computer screen and can be saved digitally.