Departmental Spaces

The following guidance and resources can help in planning for enhanced live stream and lesson recording capacity in departmental classrooms and other learning spaces. From commercial level upgrades in outfitting spaces through third party vendors to an individual instructor equipment check out program, there are a few options to choose from.

Guidance

Learning Spaces Community of Practice

Join us at the brand new Learning Spaces Community of Practice to network with like-minded colleagues in the UC Berkeley audio/visual and videoconferencing areas. Network, discover collaboration opportunities and learn more about campus resources to help you with your work. Learn more here -  Learning Spaces Community of Practice.

Self-installable and Portable Equipment Recommendations

Refreshed with a new design as of Nov 2023, we have extensive recommendations for departments who desire to equip a room with a lower cost AV solution and minimal installation in support of synchronous and mixed learning modes. This area is being expanded on an ongoing basis.

Review recommendations

Check-out Kits for Instructors

Our Instructional Equipment Checkout catalog includes check-out kits for instructors to support various modes of instruction. Please visit our Instructional Equipment Checkout service page for more details.

Classroom Technology Standards

We have put together a set of example standardized room designs that can be used as a jumping off point for your project. These range from a basic AV setup, a Zoom Room and all the way up to a full General Assignment classroom. View the standards here - Classroom Technology Standards

Third Party Vendors

Through a competitive RFP process completed in 2019, the UC system's Procurement team has established systemwide contract agreements with four vendors. These agreements include audio and visual products, with associated professional services, available at a discount to all UC locations and projects that serve as options for departmental spaces AV design and installation.

Our team has direct experience with Key Code Media and One Diversified. We are happy to share our experiences with these two vendors with our UC colleagues upon request.

For Zoom Room specific installations, Zoom Professional Services is also an option that we have experience with. The UC Berkeley sales representative is George Mourgos (george.mourgos@zoom.us).

Please contact classroomav@berkeley.edu if you have any questions.

Request a Departmental Space Consultation

Not sure what you need? We are happy to provide a consult to provide you with options and point you in the right direction.

FAQs

Can RTL install A/V equipment in my departmental classroom?

RTL only installs equipment in GA classrooms. For departmental spaces, your options are:

  1. Check out a portable AV kit from RTL (subject to availability)

  2. Purchase your own portable equipment

  3. Use a 3rd party vendor to install commercial-grade AV equipment in your departmental space

Does RTL offer consultation service for AV equipment in my departmental class?

Yes. Although RTL doesn’t install equipment in departmental classrooms, we’re happy to consult and brainstorm with you.

Who can I contact at RTL for additional assistance?

Please fill out this request form and someone from our team will get back to you

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