Departmental Spaces

Overview

The following guidance and resources can help in planning for audio visual upgrades and enhanced live stream/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

Self-installable and Portable Equipment Recommendations

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 updated on an ongoing basis.

Review recommendations- coming soon

Check-out Kits for Instructors

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

Classroom Technology Standards and Examples

We have put together a set of standardized room designs that can be used as a jumping off point for your project, as well of some examples of more customized solutions. These range from a basic AV setup, a simple Zoom Room and all the way up to a full General Assignment classroom with integrated Zoom Room. View the standards and examples here - Classroom Technology Standards and Example Spaces- coming soon

Third Party Vendors

Through a competitive RFP process, the UC system's Procurement team has established systemwide contract agreements with these 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.

Learning Spaces Community of Practice

Join us at the 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 - coming soon

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