HyFlex Classroom Instructions

Overview

This article is designed to provide an overview on how to configure and operate the two Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) classroom types which have been added to existing General Pool and Joint Controlled classrooms scheduled by the Office of the Registrar for Fall 2020. The HyFlex Classrooms are designed to support synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning depending on the instructor's delivery preferences.

Please also see the embedded video tutorials for both types of HyFlex classrooms.

Information

The naming convention is HyFlex 1 Classroom and HyFlex 2 Classroom to indicate which equipment system will be utilized by the instructor.

The HyFlex 1 Classroom

An image of a podium in front of a classroom. in the back/center of the podium is a Logitech MEETUP Camera with a built in microphone. draped in front of it are a USB Camera & and Mic cable and a USB Doc Cam cable. on the top left of the podium is a Crestron Touch Panel. On the top right of the podium is an Aver document camera.

The HyFlex Classroom 1 configuration features the following components (and as seen in the image above unless otherwise noted):

  • Crestron Touch Panel
  • Logitech MEETUP Camera with a built-in microphone (with a USB connection)
  • Document Camera (with a USB connection)
  • Camera Remote
  • An HDMI cable (not pictured)

Configuring the MEETUP camera with Zoom

  • At the Crestron Touch Panel turn on the room system and select HDMI. Connect your device with the HDMI cable at the teaching station in order to use room speakers. 
  • Note some Crestron Touch Panels are wall mounted near the teaching station.
  • Connect either labeled USB cable Camera and Mic or Doc Cam to your computer. You may also use both at same time. 
    • Note: You cannot use a USB hub with the configuration.
  • Open Zoom.
  • Select the camera in Zoom settings and choose the Logitech MEETUP (USB) option.
  • Select the microphone in Zoom settings and choose the Echo Cancelling Speakerphone Logitech MEETUP option.
  • Select the speaker in Zoom settings and choose the Crestron in order to hear audio through room speakers.

Use the square remote control attached to the teaching station to adjust the camera. In most instances, you will be able to view the whiteboard or blackboard and use those behind you.

Note: You cannot play Blu-ray/DVD over Zoom due to copyright blocks though you can play YouTube videos.

If you would like to record your Zoom session, see Zoom: How to Record Meetings for more information.

How to use the document camera with Zoom

  • Ensure that the USB cable labeled Doc Cam is plugged into your computer.
  • To share the Document Camera content, go to Zoom settings Share Screen and select Advanced.
  • Choose select content from Second Camera (which is the Document Camera).
  • Note: After turning on the Document Camera and connecting your device to the USB cable, it needs to initialize fully, which may take about 45 seconds. Your device will need to recognize it; expect a delay.

Displaying your computer screen in the classroom

If you wish to display your laptop through the installed digital data projector or flat screen, connect your device with the HDMI cable at the teaching station.

Compatibility and Certifications

Supported by Information Services (IS)

  • Plug-and-Play USB Connectivity
  • Certified for Skype for Business and ready for Teams
  • Zoom certified

Technically possible but not supported by IS

  • Fuze certified
  • Certified for Google Hangouts Meet hardware
  • BlueJeans
  • Microsoft Cortana
  • Cisco Jabber and WebEx compatible
  • Compatible with BroadSoft, GoToMeeting, and Vidyo
  • Compatible with applications that support USB cameras

HyFlex 1 Classrooms

Classrooms with the HyFlex 1 configuration
Building Name Building Abbreviation Room Number
Alder ALDR 111
Anstett ANS 192, 193
Cascade CAS 202
Chapman CHA 101, 102, 201, 202, 301
Columbia COL 44
Condon CON 104, 106, 201, 260, 301, 330, 360
Clinical Services CLI 145, 350
Esslinger ESL 105, 107, 112, 116, 190, 193, 199
Fenton FEN 105, 117, 119
Frohnmayer Music MUS 140, 163, 178
Gerlinger GER 246, 303
Global Scholars GSH 117, 130, 131, 132
HEDCO Education HED 340
Klamath KLA 107
Lawrence LA 206, 222, 230, 231, 261
Lillis LIL 112, 132, 162, 175, 245, 255
Living Learning Center North LLCN 125
McKenzie MCK 121, 122, 123, 214, 240B, 345, 348, 471
Pacific PAC 30
Peterson PET 101, 103, 105
Prince Lucien Campbell PLC 184, 189, 253, 338
Straub STR 151, 252
Student Recreation REC B039, B040, B041
Susan Campbell SC 250C
Tykeson TYK 233, 240, 260, 360
University UNIV 205, 208, 209, 301
Villard VIL 102, 104, 202, 300, 312
Willamette WIL 147, 350

The HyFlex Classroom 2 configuration

The HyFlex Classroom 2 configuration features the following components (and as seen in the image above unless otherwise noted):

  • Crestron Touch Panel
  • Logitech PTZ Pro 2 Camera (with a USB connection)
  • Document Camera (with a USB connection)
  • Camera Remote
  • An HDMI cable (not pictured)

How to use the PTZ Pro 2 camera with Zoom

  • At the Crestron Touch Panel turn on the room system and select HDMI.  Connect your device with the HDMI cable at the teaching station in order to use room speakers.
  • Connect either labeled USB cable Camera and Mic or Doc Cam to your computer. You may also use both at same time.
    • Note: You cannot use a USB hub with the configuration.
  • Open Zoom
    • Select the camera in Zoom settings and choose the Logitech PTZ Pro 2 Camera (USB) option.
    • Select the microphone in Zoom settings and choose the Shure MVi option. This is the classroom microphone (either Lavalier or handheld).
    • Select the speaker in Zoom settings and choose the Crestron Intel(R) Display Audio option in order to hear audio through room speakers.

In most instances you will be able to view the whiteboard or blackboard and use those behind you. 

Note: You cannot play Blu-ray/DVD over Zoom due to copyright blocks though you can play YouTube videos. You cannot use an installed desktop computer with the HyFlex 2 Classroom system — you must use your own device.

Use the square remote control attached to teaching station to adjust the camera. In most instances, you will be able to view the whiteboard or blackboard and use those behind you. 

If you would like to record your Zoom session, see Zoom: How to Record Meetings for more information.

How to use the document camera

  • Ensure that the USB cable labeled Doc Cam is plugged into your computer.
  • To share the Document Camera content, go to Zoom settings Share Screen and select Advanced.
  • Choose select content from Second Camera (which is the Document Camera).
  • Note: after turning on the Document Camera and connecting your device to the USB cable, it needs to initialize fully, which may take about 45 seconds. Your device will need to recognize it; expect a delay.

Displaying your computer screen in the classroom

If you wish to display your laptop through the installed digital data projector or flat screen, connect your device with HDMI cable at the teaching station.

Compatibility and Certifications

Supported by Information Services (IS)

  • Plug-and-Play USB Connectivity
  • Certified for Skype for Business and ready for Teams
  • Zoom certified

Technically possible but not supported by IS

  • Fuze certified
  • Certified for Google Hangouts Meet hardware
  • BlueJeans
  • Microsoft Cortana
  • Cisco Jabber and WebEx compatible
  • Compatible with BroadSoft, GoToMeeting, and Vidyo
  • Compatible with applications that support USB cameras

HyFlex 2 Classrooms

Classrooms with the HyFlex 2 configuration
Building Name Building Abbreviation Room Number
Allen ALL 101, 140, 141, 221
Anstett ANS 191, 195
Chapman CHA 220
Chiles CHI 225
Clinical Services CLS 250
Columbia COL 150
Lokey Education ED 116, 117, 176, 276
Fenton FEN 110
Gerlinger GER 242, 302
Global Scholars GSH 123
HEDCO Education HED 142, 144, 146, 220
Knight Library LIB 41, 101
Lawrence LA 115, 166, 177
Lillis LIL 111, 182, 211, 212, 232, 262, 275, 282, 285
Living Learning Center South LLCS 101
McKenzie MCK 125, 129, 221, 229, 240A, 240C
Pacific PAC 123
Prince Lucien Campbell PLC 180
Straub STR 145, 156, 245
Tykeson TYK 32, 140, 204
Willamette WIL 100, 110
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